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- Substituted by A4835B
- Amended on third reading 3736b
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.199
- Print number 3736a
- Amend and recommit to cities
- Referred to cities
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Authorizes the reinstatement of prior approved work permits and waives certain requirements of general city law for homes devastated by Hurricane Sandy
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Phillip Goldfeder
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S3736B
Title of bill
An act authorizing the reinstatement of prior approved work permits and waiving the requirements of section 35 and subdivision 2 of section 36 of the general city law as such provisions relate to rebuilding and repairing homes devastated by Hurricane Sandy in the city of New York; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose of bill
The bill is designed to aid those residing in Breezy Point that seek to rebuild or repair their homes following the devastation or Hurricane Sandy. Due to the unique layout of Breezy Point many homes do not have mapped street frontage which triggers a BSA hearing and ultimate sign off. This application and review process can typically take 6-12 months or more to be addressed and therefore in a effort to speed recovery, it is a necessity to waive the requirements of sections within the General City' Law in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. As a result of the waiver, Breezy Point residents can finally begin the process of rebuilding their homes and putting their lives back together.
Summary of provisions
§ 1: Legislative Intent
§ 2: Definitions
§ 3: Reinstatement of Prior Approved Permits
§ 4: Waiver of Permit and Hearing Requirements
§ 5: The Date the Act Shall Take Effect
Justification
The storms, rains and floods of Hurricane Sandy (Oct 29th 2012-Nov 3rd 2012) caused much devastation to residents of Breezy Point. General City Law requires applications that can take up to 12 months or more to be completed. That is too long for our residents to be without a home. They must be able to start rebuilding and have shovels in the ground as soon as possible.
Prior legislation history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications for state
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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