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What is NYC AC § 25-202?

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This section outlines the fee structure for various applications, appeals, filings, and reviews related to zoning variances and special permits under the zoning resolution. Fees vary based on the type of application and the square footage or lot area involved. Applies to building owners seeking zoning variances or special permits.

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§ 25-202 Fees.

AC § 25-202

The fees hereinbelow set forth shall be charged for the following applications, appeals, filings and reviews: 1. Zoning variances. Application for any variance under the zoning resolution with respect to: a.

(1)Individually owned one and two family dwellings: $1,100.00.

(2)Individually owned three family dwellings: $1,700.00. b. Other buildings and structures (fee schedule applicable to square footage involved in application), and junk yards, parking lots, automotive service stations and other similar uses (fee schedule applicable to lot area involved in application).

(3)In excess of 20,000 but not more than 40,000 square feet of floor area or lot area: $7,040.00.

(4)In excess of 40,000 but not more than 70,000 square feet of floor area or lot area: $8,560.00.

(5)In excess of 70,000 but not more than 100,000 square feet of floor area or lot area: $10,100.00.

(6)In excess of 100,000 square feet of floor area: $10,100.00 for the first 100,000 square feet of floor area plus 5.0% of square footage in units of 10,000 square feet above 100,000 square feet of floor area.

(7)In excess of 100,000 square feet of lot area: $11,200.00. c. All other applications for any zoning variance under the zoning resolution not subject to paragraph a or b of this subdivision: $5,480.00.

2.Zoning special permits. Application for any special permit under the zoning resolution with respect to: a.

3.Special order calendar. a. Application to reargue or rehear an application pursuant to the rules of practice and procedure of the board of standards and appeals: $1,850.00. b. Application for amendment of a variance or special permit previously granted under the zoning resolution with respect to: (1) Individually owned one and two family dwellings: $440.00.

(8)In excess of 100,000 square feet of lot area: $6,720.00.

(9)All other applications: $3,290.00. e. Application to waive the rules of practice and procedure of the board of standards and appeals when: (1) Application to extend time to complete construction is filed one year or less after the permitted filing period: $660.00.

4.Appeals. a. Application to waive section thirty-five or thirty-six of the general city law with respect to: (1) One, two and three family residences, per building permit: $790.00.

5.Application for extension of period to complete construction pursuant to section 11-33 of the zoning resolution: a. One, two and three family residences, per building permit: $940.00. b. All other residences, per building permit: $3,690.00. c. All other buildings and properties, per building permit: $4,740.00.

6.Exemptions. The provisions of this section shall not apply if a municipal department or agency of the city is the applicant or appellant before the board of standards and appeals.

7.Other. Request to obtain off-site file of previous applications to the board of standards and appeals: $50.00.

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