Policy Database
Local Policy
New York City,
New York
Promoting the establishment of neighborhood grocery stores in underserved communities through zoning and financial incentives
New York City, N.Y., Zoning Resolution, Art. VI, Ch. 3
Last Visited 4/6/26
Policy Summary
This policy promotes the establishment and expansion of neighborhood grocery stores with at least 6,000 square feet of retail space dedicated to staple grocery products in underserved communities by providing zoning and financial incentives to eligible store operators and developers, including reductions in parking requirements and increases in permitted floor area ratios.
State
New York
Jurisdiction Name
New York City
Jurisdiction Type
city
Population Size
over-800k
Legal Strategies
- Expressly allows something
- Creates an incentive for a change
Food System Topics
- Zoning, Planning & Land Use
- Nutrition
- Food Access
