Explaining the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP)
In a nutshell, the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) is the public review process, established by the New York City Charter, that certain land use actions are required to undergo. The process is dictated by a strict timeline, and involves the review and advisory recommendations of the local Community Board and Borough President, followed by the review and approval (or disapproval) of the City Planning Commission (CPC), the City Council, and finally, the Mayor. Read more here.
Press Release Concerning the Community Board Vote
The Community Board is Part of ULURP
Borough President’s Report on South Avenue Retail Project
Borough President’s Report is Part of ULURP
New York City Planning Commission:
Part of the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP)
The City Planning Commission holds hearings and votes on proposals to change how land is used in New York City. Learn more about City Planning Commission meeting details, how to participate, and its history. Read more here.
New York City Council Votes on Zoning, de Mapping of Paper Streets1, and Final Votes on Graniteville Wetland and Forest (aka South Avenue Retail Project)
New York City Council is Part of ULURP
1 What is the definition of paper streets? (See also Paper street)
New York City Mayor:
Part of ULURP
Once the project is accepted and signed by the Mayor, the NYC process has ended. Generally, the Mayor’s approval is not required. The City Council’s decision is considered final, unless the Mayor, within five days, elects to veto the City Council’s vote. The City Council then has an opportunity to override the Mayor’s veto within ten days, by a 2/3 vote.
CWF then moved to fighting the approval of the South Avenue Retail Project (the destruction of the Graniteville wetland) to New York State DEC.