The New Zoning Code is implemented by various City Agencies, with the Department of City Planning (DCP) and the Department of Building and Safety (DBS) playing the primary roles. Other departments involved in the implementation process, such as the Department of Transportation and Public Works Department, each with specific responsibilities for certain regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Each project is unique and the process may vary. However, the general process for obtaining a building permit can be summarized as follows:
If your building or use existed legally before the New Zoning Code went into effect for a property, it might be considered a nonconformity. Nonconformities are allowed to continue, but there are rules about how they can be changed or expanded.
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