Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP)
ULURP is the public review process mandated by the NYC Charter for certain land-use actions, including zoning map amendments, special permits, and actions such as site selection, acquisition, and disposition of city property, with defined participation at community and citywide levels. NYC materials describe a structured sequence involving community boards, borough-level advisory review, City Planning Commission determinations, and City Council actions for specific categories.
- Where it applies
- New York City
- When it comes up
- Entitlements; public review
- Property types
- All (NYC discretionary land use)
In practice
Operators should model ULURP as a fixed-clock workflow once certified, with limited tolerance for major redesign midstream; pre-certification strategy is often decisive.
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Related terms
Development Process
- 197-a Plan
- Borough President Recommendation
- Call-up
- City Council Review
- City Planning Commission Vote
- Community Board Review
- Construction Documents
- Design Development
- Entitlement
- Pre-development
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.