As-of-right Development
An as-of-right development complies with applicable zoning regulations and does not require discretionary action by the City Planning Commission or the Board of Standards and Appeals; NYC materials note that most developments and enlargements are as-of-right. This status directly affects entitlement timeline because approvals are routed primarily through permitting rather than discretionary land-use review.
- Where it applies
- New York City
- When it comes up
- Feasibility; permitting strategy
- Property types
- All
In practice
"As-of-right" does not mean "no constraints": it simply means the proposal fits the rules; operator risk shifts to code compliance, technical permits, and construction execution.
Related terms
Zoning and Land Use
- Air Rights
- Area Variance
- Authorization
- Base Height
- Base Plane
- Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA)
- Building Envelope
- Bulk
- Certification
- Commercial Overlay
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