Franchise
NYC procurement/charter-related rules define a "franchise" as a grant by an agency of a right to occupy or use the inalienable property of the City to provide a public service. Franchises interact with land use because they involve city property and can require structured review pathways.
- Where it applies
- New York City
- When it comes up
- Public approvals; procurement; operations authorization
- Property types
- Infrastructure and utility-linked projects; public-right-of-way uses
In practice
Operators should distinguish "revocable consent" (often for a private benefit structure) from "franchise" (public service use) because governance and review structures differ.
Related terms
Public Policy and Land Regulation
- Concession
- County Planning Referral (General Municipal Law §239-m)
- Landmark Designation Criteria
- Landmark Designation Process
- Request for Proposals (RFP)
- Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
- Revocable Consent
- Vault
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