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What is NYC ZR § 73-02?

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This section outlines the requirements for the Board of Standards and Appeals when granting or denying special permits. The Board must detail each required finding and provide substantial evidence or data supporting its decisions. Applies to property owners seeking special permits or modifications.

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§ 73-02 Further Requirements

ZR § 73-02

It shall be a further requirement that the decision or determination of the Board of Standards and Appeals shall set forth each required finding in each specific grant of a special permit use, modification or renewal and, in each denial thereof, which of the required findings have not been satisfied. In any such case, each finding shall be supported by substantial evidence or other data considered by the Board in reaching its decision, including the personal knowledge of or inspection by the members of the Board.

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