Int. No. 866
By Council Members Epstein, Brooks-Powers, Louis and Morano
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of transportation to post notification signs regarding upcoming disruptive work
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Subchapter 1 of chapter 1 of title 19 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 19-101.7 to read as follows:
§ 19-101.7 Posting of signs in advance of disruptive work. a. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the term “disruptive work” means work that is performed by the department or pursuant to a permit issued by the department that is expected to involve the occurrence of any of the following for at least 7 days:
1. Street or sidewalk closures;
2. Parking space closures;
3. Rerouting of traffic;
4. Relocation of bus stops or public bicycle sharing stations; or
5. Work between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. that includes noise, vibrations, or bright lighting.
b. Signs required. At least 48 hours in advance of the anticipated commencement of disruptive work, the department shall post signs within a 500-foot radius of the location of such disruptive work with notification that such disruptive work will occur. Such signs shall include:
1. The name and contact information of the entity performing the disruptive work;
2. The anticipated start and end dates of the disruptive work; and
3. The location, nature, and extent of the work to be performed.
§ 2. This local law takes effect 120 days after it becomes law.
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