Throughout the public review process for ZHO, the Council heard from many stakeholders and other engaged New Yorkers about their concerns regarding its impact and the lack of complementary housing solutions. The Council recognized these concerns and released its City for All housing plan to meet the full range of needs of communities. Through its review of the Zoning for Housing Opportunity Citywide Text Amendment, it has sought to reach a balanced, well-considered outcome that respects the character of neighborhoods and secures investments into neighborhoods for housing stability and other support.
The following summarizes the final modifications to the ZHO citywide text amendment proposals. The final modifications were approved by the Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use at their November 21, 2024 meetings. This summary is intended to provide a broad overview; the full text of the citywide zoning text amendment, as modified, can be found here: link on Legistar.
