General Definition A “severe disaster” shall include any event within any boundary of the City of New York, for which the Mayor proclaims a local state of emergency, or the Governor declares a disaster emergency.
ZR GLOSSARY
severe disaster
§12-10 Definitions
severe disaster
severe disaster is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 7 ZR sections. Last amended May 12, 2021.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 7
- Last amended
- May 12, 2021
What does “severe disaster” mean?
Where is “severe disaster” referenced?
7 sections reference this term. Showing first 7.
Frequently Asked
What does "severe disaster" mean in NYC zoning?
"severe disaster" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition A “severe disaster” shall include any event within any boundary of the City of New York, for which the Mayor proclaims a local state of emergency, or the Governor declares a disaster emergency.
Where is "severe disaster" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "severe disaster" is referenced in 7 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "severe disaster" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "severe disaster" is an officially-defined term in §12-10 of the NYC Zoning Resolution maintained by the NYC Department of City Planning. The authoritative source is zr.planning.nyc.gov.
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