Speakers Re Dancing Link to YouTube Candace Thompson Zachary (5:36:42) Jerry Goldman (6:22:18) Keith Powers (6:32:50) Link Vanessa Gibson ( 6:40:19) Jeffrey Garcia, Executive Director of The Office of Nightlife (6:50:07) Link Mark McNulty (sic)(7:11:03) Greg Miller (8:51:15) Sandra Jaquez, New York State Latino Restaurant Bar and Lounge Association (9:08:44)… Continue reading January 24, 2024: City Planning Commission Public Meeting
Document Category: Department of City Planning
Zoning Text as Proposed by DCP March 26, 2024
Proposed Amendment November 3, 2023 Unlocked and Searchable
Proposed Zoning Text BSA Special Permits 32-163 p-163
[Concerning the special permit BSA nightmare for the Red Rooster in Harlem, See http://dance-music-regulation.com/document/special-permit-by-bsa-18-years-and-only-one-social-dancing-special-permit/] Proposed Zoning Text BSA Special Permits 32-163 p-163 November 2023. Commented [Z20]: The Proposal maintains the current requirements for these specified uses, though the locational and design requirements for eating or drinking establishments in some C6 districts would be extended to… Continue reading Proposed Zoning Text BSA Special Permits 32-163 p-163
Selected Pages From Proposed Zoning Text November 2023
On November 3, 2023, The Department of City Planning released the proposed text of the zoning amendment. “City of Yes for Economic Opportunity” Amendment Enters Public Review with annotations provided by DCP. The 1127 page 10.8 MB draft text may be found here. DCP documents frequently are locked and are not searchable. We have prepared… Continue reading Selected Pages From Proposed Zoning Text November 2023
DCP Proposal 8 For Common Sense Regulation of Dancing and Music
The Mayor has narrowly defined the problem and the need to change zoning regulation of dancing and music. This is a narrow view of the problem. The problem is the need to eliminate the arbitrary regulation of dancing and music, whether by the DCP or any other governmental entity. The most important regulators restricting dancing… Continue reading DCP Proposal 8 For Common Sense Regulation of Dancing and Music
Steps to Determine Whether Dancing is Prohibited in an Establishment Because of Zoning
The Liquor License Database does not indicate the Use Group of the 2324 establishments prohibiting Patron Dancing. Below are steps to determine this fact for a singles establishment.
Special Permits by BSA – 18 Years and Only One Social Dancing Special Permit – Red Rooster
Few establishments have endured the BSA in order to obtain a special permit to allow dancing. One such establishment was the Red Rooster in Harlem, that received a special permit that was so onerous that the establishment was still unable to practically offer dancing in its downstairs space. Attached is a 602 page file of… Continue reading Special Permits by BSA – 18 Years and Only One Social Dancing Special Permit – Red Rooster
Letter to Dan Garodnick Director Dept of City Planning July 24, 2022
Letter suggesting issues to be explored in reviewing zoning resolution re music and dancing.
Office of Nightlife (ONL) June 2021 Report
The complete 160 page report may be downloaded at this link and is described at this ONL page. Comments: Excerpts relating to dancing and music are below. The Report, issued 3.5 years after the establishment of ONL and the repeal of the Cabaret Law, avoids specific recommendations at to changes to the zoning resolution. No… Continue reading Office of Nightlife (ONL) June 2021 Report