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What is NYC AC § 18-148?

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This section mandates that the Department of Transportation must provide notification at least two days before implementing temporary parking restrictions for tree removal. The notice includes the effective date, location, and estimated end date of the restrictions. Applies to property operators affected by tree removal activities on streets or roadways.

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§ 18-148 Notification of tree removal.

AC § 18-148

a. Not less than two days prior to commencement of temporary parking restrictions on any street or roadway or a portion thereof, for the purpose of removal of trees by the department, the department shall post notice of the effective date of such restrictions on such street or roadway, unless the planned work is to occur in accordance with other existing parking restrictions, such as alternate side parking regulations. Such notification shall include the effective date of such restrictions, the location of such restrictions and the estimated end date of such restrictions. b. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the department to provide notice of any temporary parking restrictions where such restrictions are required to commence immediately to preserve public safety. c. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the department to complete planned removal within the estimated end date of such restrictions. (L.L. 2017/096, 5/30/2017, eff. 5/30/2017)

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