N.Y. General City Law Section 27-B
Approval of special use permits

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Definition of special use permit. As used in this section the term “special use permit” shall mean an authorization of a particular land use which is permitted in a zoning ordinance or local law, subject to requirements imposed by such zoning ordinance or local law to assure that the proposed use is in harmony with such zoning ordinance or local law and will not adversely affect the neighborhood if such requirements are met. 2

Source: Section 27-B — Approval of special use permits, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/GCT/27-B (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jan. 31, 2026).

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