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What is NYC PC § 1101.2.1?

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This section mandates that increases in impervious surfaces on a lot must drain into a storm sewer system, combined sewer system, or an approved disposal location. An exception applies to one- or two-family dwellings where the total increase is 200 square feet or less. Applies to property owners making modifications to impervious surfaces.

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1101.2.1 Increases in existing impervious surfaces.

PC § 1101.2.1

Whenever impervious surfaces on the lot are increased, such impervious surfaces shall drain into a storm sewer system, or a combined sewer system, or to an approved place of disposal. Exception: An existing one- or two-family dwelling where the area of a proposed horizontal building enlargement plus any proposed increase in impervious surfaces in total is less than or equal to 200 square feet (19 m2). In such cases, the storm water discharge may be accommodated by existing facilities. For the purposes of this exception, the 200 square feet (19 m2) shall include all enlargements and increases cumulatively after July 1, 2008.

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