Land Use & Zoning
In New York City, 'rezoning' of a neighborhood is initiated by a formal application and goes through which review process?
ADOS review only
BULURP (Uniform Land Use Review Procedure) involving community boards, borough president, City Planning Commission, and City Council✓ Correct
CJudicial review only
DA referendum voted on by residents
Explanation
Rezonings in NYC require ULURP review, a formal public process involving the local community board, borough president, City Planning Commission, and ultimately City Council vote (for some actions). SEQRA environmental review also applies.
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