(a) Applications for Special Permits and Zoning Map amendments pursuant to Section 197-c of the Charter:
(1) Applications for special permits: For special permits, the total amount of floor area, or in the case of open uses, area of the zoning lot:
Less than 10,000 square feet | $2,040 |
10,000 to 19,999 square feet | $3,100 |
20,000 to 39,999 square feet | $4,080 |
40,000 to 69,999 square feet | $5,215 |
70,000 to 99,999 square feet | $6,125 |
100,000 to 239,999 square feet | $6,805 |
240,000 to 500,000 square feet | $17,765 |
Over 500,000 square feet | $29,485 |
For this purpose the amount of floor area shall be calculated based upon the floor area for the entire development or enlargement.
(2) Applications for zoning map amendments, the area of all zoning lots in the area to be rezoned:
Less than 10,000 square feet | $2,190 |
10,000 to 19,999 square feet | $3,250 |
20,000 to 39,999 square feet | $4,310 |
40,000 to 69,999 square feet | $5,445 |
70,000 to 99,999 square feet | $6,425 |
100,000 to 239,999 square feet | $7,105 |
240,000 to 500,000 square feet | $18,445 |
Over 500,000 square feet | $30,620 |
(b) Applications for changes to the City Map, Landfills: Except for applications to eliminate a mapped but unimproved street from the property of an owner-occupied, one- or two-family residence, for which no fee shall be charged, fees are as follows:
Elimination of a mapped but unimproved street | $1,740 |
Establishment of a landfill | $3,400 |
Any other change in the City Map | $5,445 |
(c) Applications for franchises and revocable consents:
(1) Applications pursuant to Section 197-c of the Charter – $3,400
(2) Enclosed sidewalk cafes pursuant to New York City Administrative Code § 20-225: $55 per seat/minimum of $1,360
(d) Applications for amendments to the text of the Zoning Resolution pursuant to Section 201 of the Charter – $5,445
(e) Applications for zoning certifications and zoning authorizations:
(1) For certification for public school space pursuant to § 107 – 121 of Article X, Chapter 7 (Special South Richmond Development District) of the Zoning Resolution, the fee shall be $160.
(2) Pursuant to Article VI, Chapter 2 (Special Regulations Applying in The Waterfront Area), Article X, Chapter 5 (Natural Area District), Article X, Chapter 7 (Special South Richmond Development District) and Article XI, Chapter 9 (Special Hillsides Preservation District) of the Zoning Resolution.
Certifications | For an application for one zoning lot with no more than two existing or proposed dwelling units – $380 | |
For all other applications the fee for each zoning lot shall be $430. | ||
Authorizations | For an application for one zoning lot with no more than two existing or proposed dwelling units and no commercial or community facility use – $755 | |
For all other applications with no commercial or community facility use, the fee shall be based upon the number of dwelling units being proposed, in the amount of $830 per dwelling unit, however, in cases of open uses, the fee shall be based upon the area of the zoning lot, and in cases of community facility or commercial uses, the fee shall be based upon the total amount of floor area, as follows: | ||
Less than 10,000 square feet | $1,060 | |
10,000 to 19,999 square feet | $1,590 | |
20,000 to 39,999 square feet | $2,040 | |
40,000 to 69,999 square feet | $2,645 | |
70,000 to 99,999 square feet | $3,100 | |
100,000 square feet and over | $3,400 | |
(3) Pursuant to § 95-04 (Transit Easements) of the Zoning Resolution – $270
(4) Pursuant to all other sections of the Zoning Resolution:
Total amount of floor area, or in the cases of open uses, area of the zoning lot as follows:
Less than 10,000 square feet | $1,060 |
10,000 to 19,999 square feet | $1,590 |
20,000 to 39,999 square feet | $2,040 |
40,000 to 69,999 square feet | $2,645 |
70,000 to 99,999 square feet | $3,100 |
100,000 square feet and over | $3,400 |
In the case of area transfer of development rights or floor area bonus, the fee shall be based upon the amount of floor area associated with such transfer or bonus.
(f) Modifications, follow-up actions and renewals.
(1) The fee for an application which requests a modification of a previously approved application, where the new application is subject to Section 197-c of the Charter, shall be the same as the current fee for an initial application, as set forth in this Schedule of Charges.
(2) The fee for an application which requests a modification of a previously approved application, where the new application is not subject to Section 197-c of the Charter, shall be one-half of the current fee for an initial application, as set forth in this Schedule of Charges.
(3) The fee for a follow up action under the Zoning Resolution, or a restrictive declaration or other legal instrument shall be one-quarter of the amount prescribed in this Schedule of Charges for an initial application.
(4) The fee for the renewal of a previously approved enclosed sidewalk café shall be one-half of the amount prescribed in this Schedule of Charges for an initial application.
(5) The fee for the renewal pursuant to § 11-43 of the Zoning Resolution of a previously approved special permit or authorization which has not lapsed shall be one-half of the amount prescribed in this Schedule of Charges for an initial application.
(g) Supplemental Fee for Large Projects. In addition to all applicable fees as set forth above, a supplemental fee shall be required for the following applications:
Applications that may result in the development of 500,000 to 999,999 square feet of floor area | $80,000 |
Applications that may result in the development of 1,000,000 to 2,499,999 square feet of floor area | $120,000 |
Applications that may result in the development of at least 2,500,000 square feet of floor area | $160,000 |
(Amended City Record 2/17/2022, eff. 3/19/2022)