Press Release: Statement from DCP Director on Executive Order suspending NYC’s land use decision making processes

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For Immediate Release
March 16, 2020

Contacts:
Melissa Grace, Joe Marvilli – press@planning.nyc.gov (212) 720-3471

Statement from Department of City Planning Director and City Planning Commission Chair Marisa Lago on Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Executive Order suspending New York City’s land use decision making processes:

“To avoid the need to hold public gatherings and minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, Mayor Bill de Blasio has temporarily suspended New York City’s land use decision making processes. The suspension of the City's official public review process, the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP), was made via Executive Order.

As of the issuance of this Executive Order, all City Planning Commission meetings, including public hearings and votes required as part of land use review processes, are suspended and the time periods for hearings and votes will not run.”

Additional Information
Under Executive Order No. 100, Section 1, Paragraph 2, the time frames established in the Charter for Community Boards, Borough Presidents, Borough Boards, the City Planning Commission (CPC) and the City Council to take action on land use applications are suspended.

As a result, Community Boards, Borough Presidents, Borough Boards, the CPC and the City Council will not need to convene to consider land use applications or hold public hearings on applications. The CPC will not meet until further notice.

The Mayor’s Office -- and the Department of City Planning (DCP) -- will send out another announcement when the land use review process resumes. Please also keep an eye on the CPC webpage as well as @NYCPlanning on Twitter for further information.

New Yorkers should text COVID to 692-692 to get regular updates on the latest developments regarding COVID-19; Text COVIDESP to 692-692 for updates in Spanish.

Department of City Planning
The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the strategic growth and development of the City through ground-up planning with communities, the development of land use policies and zoning regulations applicable citywide, and its contribution to the preparation of the City’s 10-year Capital Strategy. DCP promotes housing production and affordability, fosters economic development and coordinated investments in infrastructure and services, and supports resilient, sustainable communities across the five boroughs for a more equitable New York City.

In addition, DCP supports the City Planning Commission in its annual review of approximately 450 land use applications for a variety of discretionary approvals. The Department also assists both government agencies and the public by advising on strategic and capital planning and providing policy analysis, technical assistance and data relating to housing, transportation, community facilities, demography, zoning, urban design, waterfront areas and public open space.