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What is NYC ZR § 37-752?

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This section regulates the placement and specifications of prohibition signs in public plazas. It allows for a maximum of one sign that must not exceed one square foot and restricts the size of lettering. The statute ensures that the sign does not prohibit normal public behaviors. Applies to public plaza operators and users.

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§ 37-752 Prohibition signs

ZR § 37-752

To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all public plaza users, a maximum of one prohibition or “Rule of Conduct” sign may be located within the public plaza. Such sign shall not exceed one foot square in dimension, may not be freestanding, and shall contain no lettering greater than three-quarters of an inch in height.

Such sign shall not prohibit behaviors that are consistent with the normal public use of the public plaza such as lingering, eating, drinking of non-alcoholic beverages or gathering in small groups. No behaviors, actions, or items may be listed on such sign that are otherwise illegal or prohibited by municipal, State or Federal laws.

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