Bill > A03810

This bill establishes a comprehensive and detailed review procedure for development projects in marshlands within New York City. The bill defines key terms such as "development," "marshland," and "project," and requires that any proposed project in these sensitive ecological areas must undergo a rigorous approval process through the city planning commission. Developers must submit a detailed application including survey maps, site plans, drainage plans, landscaping strategies, and other technical documentation that illustrates the potential environmental impact of their proposed project. The city planning commission must conduct a site-specific environmental review, hold a public community forum to gather input from local residents and community boards, and carefully evaluate the project's potential effects on the marshland's ecological system, including topography, soil conditions, water quality, and wildlife. The commission can approve, modify, or deny the project based on its environmental assessment, and no building permit can be issued without the commission's certification. The bill also allows for potential exemptions to these requirements through a consultation process with community boards, ensuring that local perspectives are considered while protecting these environmentally sensitive areas from potentially harmful development.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3810