NYC Rules of the City of New York

§ 5-03 — Tree Planting in Lieu of Obligations under the Zoning Requirements.

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If a person or entity is required under Zoning Resolution Article 2, Chapter 6, Section 41 to plant street trees, but pursuant to the Zoning Resolution such person or entity is required or opts to have the Department plant such trees on such person or entity's behalf, then the person or entity must deposit the cost per

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§ 5-03 Tree Planting in Lieu of Obligations under the Zoning Requirements.

RCNY § 5-03

If a person or entity is required under Zoning Resolution Article 2, Chapter 6, Section 41 to plant street trees, but pursuant to the Zoning Resolution such person or entity is required or opts to have the Department plant such trees on such person or entity's behalf, then the person or entity must deposit the cost per tree, which is determined by calculating the average planting price for a three (3) inch caliper street tree based on Department planting contracts for the preceding City fiscal year, in an account of the City as directed by the Department, unless otherwise permitted by law.

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