The article discusses the complexities of New York City's ULURP process, which requires extensive public hearings and reviews for land use projects not compliant with zoning laws. It emphasizes the necessity for applicants to engage with local city council members and Department of City Planning staff early in the process to clarify land use rationale and gauge potential approval support. With a timeline that can extend to 18 months or more, strategic outreach and compliance checks are essential to navigate the multiple layers of approval successfully.
The first discussion a potential ULURP applicant should typically have is with relevant staff from the Department of City Planning to discuss land use rationale.
If an application is rejected by the CPC, then it is dead on arrival and does not go to the council, making early outreach crucial.
While the ULURP process can take 12-18 months to certify an application, effective strategies can help mitigate risks involved in lengthy approvals.
ULURP applications require a majority vote approval by the City Planning Commission and the New York City Council, with the latter being the final decision maker.
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