Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Meeting Addresses Franchise Extension and Midtown Signage Amendments
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On November 13, 2025, the New York City Council's Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises convened to discuss a franchise extension for public communications infrastructure and zoning amendments related to signage in the Theater Subdistrict of Midtown Manhattan. The meeting included hearings on resolutions and land use applications, all of which were laid over for further consideration.
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- Held a hearing and laid over Resolution 1109-2025 to authorize the Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications to extend the franchise for public communications structures across all five boroughs.
- Held hearings and laid over Land Use Application N 250189 ZRM to amend sign provisions within the Theater Subdistrict of the Special Midtown District in Manhattan.
- Held hearings and laid over Land Use Application C 250188 ZSM for a special permit to modify signage and street wall regulations at 1551 Broadway in the Theater Subdistrict Core.
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