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What is NYC ZR § 65-11?

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This section outlines the suspension of certain building permit requirements and construction timelines in all districts following a severe disaster. It specifies that the time periods for submitting permits or completing construction will resume after the expiration of a designated duration. Applies to building owners affected by severe disasters.

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§ 65-11 Vesting Provisions

ZR § 65-11

In all districts, the provisions of Section 11-30 (BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED BEFORE EFFECTIVE DATE OF AMENDMENT), inclusive, and any other provision that requires a building permit to be submitted, or a particular amount of construction to be completed within a certain timeframe, shall be suspended. Subsequent to the expiration of the applicable time duration as set forth in Section 65-01 (Applicability of Article VI, Chapter 5), the time period established by the applicable provisions of this Resolution shall be resumed, and the remaining time associated with submitting a building permit, or completing a particular amount of construction shall be the amount existing prior to the severe disaster.

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