Creates a special on-premises license for properties which are located within a designated industrial or economic zoning district, occupy not less than twenty thousand square feet of floor area, and are utilized for the purpose of hosting entertainment or cultural, social, or community events.
Impact
The bill is expected to foster economic development in certain areas by allowing large venues to serve alcohol, potentially leading to increased foot traffic and more vibrant community engagements. It would enable these venues to cater to a wider range of events, thereby attracting more visitors and enhancing the economic activity within the specified zones. This amendment could also simplify the licensing process for large properties, which typically attract more significant gatherings and events.
Summary
Bill A08875 proposes a significant amendment to the New York alcoholic beverage control law by introducing a special on-premises license. This license would be applicable to properties located within designated industrial or economic zoning districts, that are at least 20,000 square feet in size, and primarily used for hosting various events including entertainment, cultural, social, or community purposes. The stipulation of being at least 500 feet away from residential buildings suggests an intention to minimize potential disturbances in residential neighborhoods.
Contention
Discussions surrounding A08875 may focus on the balance between facilitating local economic opportunities and ensuring that residential communities are not adversely affected by increased commercial activity and noise. Stakeholders may express concerns over the implications of relaxed alcohol regulations in proximate areas to residential neighborhoods, fearing that it might lead to disturbances. Furthermore, the criteria for zoning and size may also prompt discussions about equitable access to these licenses among smaller businesses and venues not meeting the required thresholds.
Same As
Creates a special on-premises license for properties which are located within a designated industrial or economic zoning district, occupy not less than twenty thousand square feet of floor area, and are utilized for the purpose of hosting entertainment or cultural, social, or community events.
Relates to standards for the construction of all new buildings and for the construction or renovation of existing buildings that undergo a substantial improvement and which are located wholly or partially in an area designated on the applicable Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA") flood insurance rate map, as amended from time to time, as a Special Flood Hazard Area or Moderate Risk Flood Hazard Area.
Relates to standards for the construction of all new buildings and for the construction or renovation of existing buildings that undergo a substantial improvement and which are located wholly or partially in an area designated on the applicable Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA") flood insurance rate map, as amended from time to time, as a Special Flood Hazard Area or Moderate Risk Flood Hazard Area.
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Provides for loan forgiveness for social workers who commit to work in counties with less than two hundred thousand population, or towns which have a population of less than one hundred fifty persons per square mile for the duration of the award.
Provides for loan forgiveness for social workers who commit to work in counties with less than two hundred thousand population, or towns which have a population of less than one hundred fifty persons per square mile for the duration of the award.
Provides that for the two thousand twenty-four--two thousand twenty-five school year, the two thousand twenty-five--two thousand twenty-six school year, and the two thousand twenty-six--two thousand twenty-seven school year, surplus funds as used in this subdivision shall mean any operating funds in excess of five percent of the current school year budget, and shall not include funds properly retained under other sections of law.