197-a Plan
A 197-a plan is a community-based land use plan referenced in NYC land use reporting as part of the landscape of CPC determinations and City Council review. DCP's CPC report guidance lists "Section 197-a community-based land use plans" among categories the City Council automatically reviews.
- Where it applies
- New York City
- When it comes up
- Policy/planning; entitlement context setting
- Property types
- Neighborhood planning; corridor and district strategies
In practice
Even when not legally binding like zoning, adopted plans can shape agency posture and negotiation expectations for subsequent ULURP applications.
Related terms
Development Process
- Borough President Recommendation
- Call-up
- City Council Review
- City Planning Commission Vote
- Community Board Review
- Construction Documents
- Design Development
- Entitlement
- Pre-development
- Schematic Design
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.