Int. No. 38
By Council Member Cohen
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to city planning commission permits in Special Natural Area Districts
Body
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Title 25 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 25-116 to read as follows:
? 25-116 Authorization of natural features alteration in Special Natural Area Districts. a. As used in this section, the following terms have the following meanings:
Commission. The term "commission" means the city planning commission.
Special Natural Area District. The term "Special Natural Area District" means an area of the city defined as a Special Natural Area District pursuant to chapter 5 of article 10 of the zoning resolution.
b. An owner of property within a Special Natural Area District, upon receiving a certification, authorization or special permit from the commission or its chairperson pursuant to the provisions of chapter 5 of article 10 of the zoning resolution, shall post such certification, authorization or special permit on the property:
1. In a location that is reasonably visible at the main point of entry to the property, in a manner and form to be determined by the director of city planning;
2. Promptly after its issuance by the commission or its chairperson; and
3. Until the completion of construction as determined by the department of buildings.
c. The commission shall forward by regular mail or email within five business days of issuance any certification, authorization or special permit pertaining to a Special Natural Area District, along with the accompanying plan, to the relevant community board.
d. The department of city planning shall post the requirements of this chapter on its website.
e. The department of buildings shall enforce the provisions of subdivision b of this section.
...
Click here for full text