Interested parties have until mid-July to review proposed zoning changes to facilitate flood-resilient construction in designated flood zones in New York City. The City Planning Commission, which released the proposed zoning text amendment on May 20, will refer the proposals to 41 community boards—all of which contain flood zones—and all five borough presidents and borough planning boards for a 60-day review period, which would include public hearings.
Based on the groups' advisory recommendations, the planning commission will conduct its own review, hold a public hearing, potentially make modifications and vote on the proposals. That process usually takes one to two months. The proposals then go to the City Council as a resolution. After more hearings, there is a vote—likely some time mid-fall.