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Last-Mile Facility Text Amendment
The Last-Mile Facility Text Amendment is a proposed zoning change that would establish a City Planning Commission (CPC) Special Permit for new last-mile facilities. This means that before such a facility can open, it may undergo a substantial public review process to help ensure that these facilities do not create significant conflicts with their surroundings.
What is a last-mile facility?
A last-mile facility is a type of warehouse where large numbers of parcels are quickly sorted before being sent to their final destinations. The term "last-mile" refers to the fact that the parcel's final destination is often close to the warehouse. Today, last-mile facilities are generally classified as “warehouses” in the NYC Zoning Resolution and permitted as-of-right in industrially zoned areas, specifically C8, M1, M2, M3 and MX districts.
Why Now?
The rise in online shopping and demand for fast deliveries has made last-mile facilities a more significant part of the logistics network. These facilities play an important role in enabling many of the conveniences that New Yorkers have come to enjoy. A new special permit review process is intended to ensure that new last-mile facilities are appropriately reviewed before going into operation.
Timeline
Throughout 2024, the Department of City Planning sought input from a wide range of stakeholders to inform the preliminary proposal development process. In 2025, the agency continues to seek feedback as the proposal undergoes environmental review. See the materials below for more details on the proposal and how to get involved.
Materials
Zoning Application Portal (ZAP) Record with the following listed under "Public Documents" drop down:
- Draft Scope of Work (DSOW)| March 28, 2025
- Environmental Assessment Statement (EAS) | March 28, 2025
- Positive Declaration | March 28, 2025
- Scoping Notice | March 28, 2025
- Market Assessment | March 28, 2025
Meetings
Info Session | April 24, 2025 | 6:30 pm | Virtual
An overview of the draft proposal will be presented, followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Details on how to participate will be posted on nyc.gov/engage.
Environmental Scoping Meeting | May 6, 2025 | 2:00 pm | Virtual
An overview of the draft proposal and environmental review process will be given, followed by an opportunity to submit comments on the Draft Scope of Work of the environmental review.
Details on how to participate will be posted on nyc.gov/engage.
Written comments on the Draft Scope of Work may be sent to 25dcp067y_dl@planning.nyc.gov.
Contact Us
Please email LastMile@planning.nyc.gov with questions or comments.