The Charter Revision Commission has approved four proposals for the November ballot concerning land use, including allowing certain housing projects to bypass City Council review in underserved districts. Publicly financed affordable housing can go through a separate Board of Standards and Appeals process instead of the lengthy City review. The mayoral veto for projects affecting only one borough will be eliminated, with an appeals board taking over decision-making. Additionally, the commission plans to launch a public education campaign to simplify understanding of these proposals and their implications for housing production.
The Charter Revision Commission approved four land use-related questions for voters, aiming to streamline housing projects in underserved districts and modify review processes.
Affordable housing projects can bypass extensive city review, allowing them quicker access through the Board of Standards and Appeals, reducing time delays significantly.
One proposal eliminates the mayoral veto for borough-specific affordable housing projects, placing decision-making power with an appeals board instead of the City Council.
A public education campaign will clarify land use process changes to voters, aiming to simplify understanding of the charter amendments in relation to housing production.
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