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A variance is a discretionary action by the Board of Standards and Appeals which grants relief from the use and bulk provisions of the Zoning Resolution to the extent necessary to permit a reasonable or practical use of the land.

Variance is listed under:
Land Use
Zoning Terminology
Related Terms:
197-a (in charter)
197-c (in charter)
197-d (in charter)
As-of-right development
Board of Standards & Appeals (BSA)
Certification
Certification
City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR)
City Planning Comission (CPC)
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Environmental Assessment Statement (EAS)
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
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Mixed-Used (Mx)
Racial Impact Study (RIS)
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Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP)
Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP)
Voluntary Inclusionary Housing (VIH)
Zoning amendments
Zoning district
Zoning Map changes
Zoning Text changes
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