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What is NYC AC § 19-159.5?

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This section outlines the requirements for maintaining temporary truck loading zones when a permit exceeding 180 days obstructs existing loading zones. The commissioner must assess the feasibility and impact on traffic flow. Applies to applicants for permits affecting street segments with truck loading zones.

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§ 19-159.5 Temporary truck loading zones.

AC § 19-159.5

a. For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: Commercial parking meter area. The term "commercial parking meter area" has the same meaning as set forth in the rules of the department. Commercial vehicle. The term "commercial vehicle" has the same meaning as set forth in the rules of the department. Temporary truck loading zone. The term "temporary truck loading zone" has the same meaning as such term is defined in section 19-170.1. Truck loading zone. The term "truck loading zone" has the same meaning as such term is defined in section 19-170.1. b. Any permit of more than 180 days issued by the commissioner authorizing work affecting a street segment or intersection that has a truck loading zone shall include a stipulation requiring that the applicant shall not occupy or otherwise obstruct the use of a truck loading zone in the affected street segment or intersection. c. In the event that a truck loading zone must be occupied or otherwise obstructed for any permit of more than 180 days, the applicant shall be required to maintain a temporary truck loading zone if, in the judgement of the commissioner: 1. maintaining a temporary loading zone is feasible; 2. the occupation or obstruction of the truck loading zone will result in a significant negative impact on traffic flow; and 3. alternative truck loading zones or other loading space is insufficient to accommodate demand for loading space. The department shall specify the particular manner in which the temporary truck loading zone for such street segment or intersection should be maintained. d. In the event a permittee violates any stipulation required by subdivision b or subdivision c of this section, the commissioner may revoke or refuse to renew such permit pursuant to subdivision e of section 19-103 or take any other action authorized by law. (L.L. 2021/167, 12/24/2021, eff. 6/22/2022)

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