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What is NYC AC § 22-116?

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This section mandates that a written permit be obtained from the commissioner before any construction or placement of structures on waterfront property owned by the city. It applies to various activities including building, repairs, and alterations related to waterfront commerce and navigation. Applies to property owners engaging in waterfront development.

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§ 22-116 Improvement of water front property; permit required.

AC § 22-116

A written permit shall be obtained from the commissioner before any building, platform, sign, advertising device or any construction or obstacle of any kind be placed or maintained, on water front property owned by the city and under the charge and control of the department. Such a permit shall also be required for erection of such structures or the placing and maintenance of such devices on any other water front property when used in conjunction with and in furtherance of water front commerce and/or navigation. Such a permit shall also be required before any piles shall be driven, or any filling-in or construction, repairs, alterations, removal, dredging or demolitions of any kind be made on any part of the water front, except as may be otherwise provided by the charter or code of the city of New York.

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