Directs the board of standards and appeals in the city of New York to mail a copy of each application for a variance to property owners within 1 mile

1 Co-sponsor

• Tony Avella

BILL NUMBER:S2911

Title of bill

An act to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring the board of standards and appeals to forward a copy of each application to vary the zoning resolution or for a special permit to each owner of real property within one mile of the land to which such application applies

Purpose

Directs the board of standards and appeals in the city of New York to mail a copy of each application for a variance to property owners within one mile.

Summary of specific provisions

Section one amends paragraph 1 of subdivision a, and subdivision b and c of section 668 of the New York city charter, paragraph 1 of subdivision a and subdivision b as amended by local law number 102 of the city of New York for the year 1977, and subdivision c as amended by a vote of the people of the city of New York at the general election held in November 1989.

Section two is the effective date.

Justification

Informing and serving the public are two of the major responsibilities of local government. By directing the Board of Standards and Appeals in New York City to mail a copy of each application for a variance to property owners within one mile, the public well-being will be increased. By being informed, the public will have a greater opportunity to voice their opinions on and prepare for any changes that may take place to the area in which they reside. In addition, this small action by the Board of Standards and Appeals would increase government transparency and public disclosure leading to the further betterment of the lives of area residents.

Legislative history

2014: S.3610 Referred to Cities/ A.5241 Referred to Cities. 2012: S.6669 - 3rd Reading Calendar/A.9562 - Referred to Cities.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law, and shall apply to proposals and applications filed with the board of standards and appeals on or after such date.