Bronx County, NY Ordinances (2026)

Bronx food trucks need NYC DOHMH Mobile Food Vendor (MFV) permit (cap 5,100+ permits citywide) plus DCWP vendor license. Food Protection Course required. Local Law 18/2021 added 445 new permits annually; waitlists years long.

Bronx vending zones controlled by NYC Admin Code 17-315. Prohibited within 20 ft of building entrances, 10 ft of crosswalks, on sidewalks under 12 ft wide. Restricted streets include Yankee Stadium perimeter on game days and designated Midtown-style zones in Fordham.

Under NY Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA, Cannabis Law §222), effective 2021, Bronx residents 21+ may grow up to 3 mature and 3 immature cannabis plants at home, with a household cap of 6 mature and 6 immature. Plants must be out of public view and secured from minors.

Licensed cannabis dispensaries in the Bronx operate under NY Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) rules. Dispensaries must be at least 500 feet from a school or 200 feet from a house of worship. NYC did NOT opt out of retail sales, so dispensaries are allowed in commercial zones throughout the Bronx.

Bronx pools must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high (4 ft) under NYC Building Code BC 3109.3 and BC Appendix G. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching with latch release 54 inches above the ground.

Above-ground pools in The Bronx deeper than 24 inches require NYC DOB permits and BC 3109 barrier compliance. Pool walls of 48+ inches can serve as the barrier if the ladder is removable or locked.

Bronx residential pools require NYC Department of Buildings construction permits under Building Code BC 3109. In-ground pools need an Alteration Type 1 application with PE/RA sealed drawings; most above-ground pools over 24 inches deep require Alteration Type 2 or equipment-use permits.

Bronx hot tubs and spas over 24 inches deep are treated as pools under NYC BC 3109 and require DOB permits and 48-inch barriers. A lockable, listed safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 may substitute for the barrier.

Bronx pools must meet NYC Health Code Article 165 and Building Code BC 3109 safety standards, including anti-entrapment drain covers (Virginia Graeme Baker Act compliance), pool alarms on surrounding doors, and posted depth markings.

Bronx County prohibits overnight street parking of RVs, trailers, and boats on trailers under NYC Traffic Rule 4-08(k). Vehicles over 18 ft or displaying advertising face stricter limits. No residential RV storage allowed on street.

Bronx allows overnight passenger vehicle parking on most residential streets subject to ASP. No citywide overnight ban. Commercial vehicles banned 9 PM-5 AM on residential streets. No 72-hour rule; abandoned vehicles towed under VTL 1224.

Bronx driveways require DOT curb cut permits under Highway Rule 2-05. Blocking your own driveway is legal; blocking others draws 115-dollar fine. Most Bronx row-house and apartment streets have no driveways.

Bronx EV charging follows NYC DOT Curbside Level 2 pilot and DOB Local Law 130/2021 requiring 20 percent of new parking spaces be EV-ready. ConEd make-ready rebates available. No right to install private charger on public street.

Bronx abandoned vehicles removed by DSNY under NY VTL 1224 and NYC Admin Code 16-128. Vehicle abandoned if left on street 96+ hours without license plates or with flat tires, broken glass, or no current registration.

Bronx street parking governed by NYC Alternate Side Parking (ASP) rules for street cleaning, typically 1.5 hours twice weekly. Muni-meter payment required in commercial zones. Free on 34 suspension days per year.

The Bronx bans overnight residential street parking of commercial vehicles under NYC Traffic Rule 4-08(k)(1). Vehicles with advertising or over 10,000 lbs GVWR cannot park on residential streets except while loading. 3-hour max during the day.

NYC does not require permits for occasional residential yard/stoop sales in the Bronx. Sales cannot obstruct sidewalks beyond 50% width and must not operate as a regular business. Items sold from sidewalks without a general vendor license may be seized under NYC Admin Code §20-453.

Bronx vacant lots must be fenced and maintained by the owner under NYC Admin Code §28-301.1. Department of Buildings (DOB) requires at least 8-foot fencing around vacant lots with gates secured. Overgrown lots are ticketed by DSNY for lot cleaning under §16-118.

Under NYC Admin Code §16-120 and DSNY containerization rules (2024), Bronx property owners must provide and maintain sealed rodent-resistant bins for residential trash. Bins must have lids that close fully to comply with NYC rat mitigation zones, several of which cover Bronx neighborhoods.

NYC Housing Maintenance Code (NYC Admin Code Title 27, Ch. 2) sets habitability and exterior maintenance standards for Bronx properties. HPD enforces through Class A, B, and C violations. Vacant/derelict buildings are added to HPD's watchlist and may be sealed under §27-2141.

NYC Admin Code §16-123 requires Bronx property owners to clear snow and ice from abutting sidewalks within 4 hours after snow stops (or by 11 AM if it stopped overnight). Only daytime hours between 7 AM and 9 PM count toward the deadline. Fines start at 100 dollars.

Local Law 18 caps Bronx short-term rentals at two paying guests, who must be lodged in the hosts primary residence while the host is present. Occupancy beyond two persons, or any booking in a vacant unit, is prohibited.

NYC Local Law 18 does not mandate a specific host liability policy, but 19 RCNY Chapter 56 (OSE rules) requires registered hosts to attest to appropriate insurance. Most Bronx hosts rely on Airbnbs $1M AirCover or Vrbos liability program plus standard homeowners/renters coverage.

Bronx STR hosts must hold an active OSE registration number under Local Law 18 before accepting any reservation under 30 nights. Registration is tied to the hosts primary residence and is non-transferable.

NYC Local Law 18 of 2022 (effective September 2023) requires every Bronx short-term rental host to register with the Mayors Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) before booking. Rentals under 30 days are only legal when the host is physically present and no more than two guests stay. Entire-home STRs under 30 days are illegal.

Bronx STRs owe combined lodging taxes of roughly 14.75 percent plus $1.50-$2.00 per night. This includes NYC Hotel Room Occupancy Tax (5.875 percent plus $2/night for units $40+), NY State Sales Tax (4 percent), NYC Sales Tax (4.5 percent), and MCTD surcharge (0.375 percent).

Bronx STRs are subject to NYC Noise Code Title 24 Chapter 2, which sets a 45 dBA interior residential limit from 10 PM to 7 AM. Registered hosts are responsible for guest noise; repeated 311 complaints can trigger OSE inspection and registration revocation under Local Law 18.

Bronx STR guests must comply with NYC street parking rules — alternate side parking (ASP), meters, and no-standing zones. No dedicated STR parking requirement exists under Local Law 18, but hosts often lose building garage privileges to guest vehicles.

NYC imposes no annual night cap on registered Bronx hosted STRs, but unhosted rentals under 30 nights are banned outright under Local Law 18. The de facto cap on unhosted stays is zero.

Home occupations in The Bronx are governed by NYC Zoning Resolution Section 12-10 and allowed in residential districts only if they meet strict conditions: incidental to the residence, no more than 25 percent of unit floor area (max 500 sq ft), no non-resident employees, and no external evidence of business.

Home-based daycare in The Bronx is regulated by NY State OCFS licensing (Social Services Law Article 6, Title 4-B). Family day care homes caring for 3-8 children need OCFS registration; group family day care for 9-16 requires OCFS license. NYC zoning permits family day care as of-right in most residential districts under ZR 22-13.

Home-occupation signage is prohibited in Bronx residential districts. NYC Zoning Resolution 12-10 bans any exterior display, sign, or window lettering that advertises a home business. One small non-illuminated name plate identifying a professional is typically the only allowance.

Bronx home occupations follow NYC Zoning Resolution 12-10 definition. Allowed in residential zones without a special permit if limited to 25 percent of the dwelling (max 500 sq ft), no non-resident employees, no external signage other than a 1 sq ft nameplate, and no retail sales or customer traffic that alters residential character.

New York allows cottage food sales under NY Agriculture & Markets Law and the 20-C Home Processor Exemption. Bronx residents can sell low-risk shelf-stable baked goods and similar items from home after registering with NY State Ag & Markets, but NYC zoning also limits where and how products can be sold.

Home businesses in The Bronx that generate customer traffic are generally prohibited under NYC Zoning Resolution 12-10. Permitted home occupations like tutoring are capped at 4 students at a time, and retail, restaurant, or personal-service uses open to the public are not allowed.

The Bronx is a dense urban borough with no wildland-urban interface, so there is no defensible space ordinance. Property owners must still maintain lots free of combustible debris, tall weeds, and rubbish under NYC Admin Code 16-118 and Fire Code FC 304.

Backyard recreational fires are only allowed at 1-2 family homes with private yards, using approved portable fire pits under 3 feet wide. Apartment buildings, brownstones with shared yards, and rooftops are off-limits per FDNY.

Bronx County is not in a designated wildfire hazard zone. No WUI maps, Cal Fire-equivalent designations, or Chapter 7A-style construction rules apply in NYC.

Bronx County follows NYC Fire Code (Title 29). Open flames and recreational fires are prohibited on terraces, balconies, roofs, and within 10 feet of combustible construction in multi-family buildings. Portable fire pits are heavily restricted FDNY-wide.

Open burning is prohibited in Bronx County under both NYC Fire Code FC 307 and 6 NYCRR Part 215. Burning leaves, brush, trash, or yard waste is illegal year-round. Only FDNY-permitted ceremonial or cooking fires are allowed.

NYC Administrative Code 27-2045 requires working smoke alarms in every dwelling unit. Since 2019 all replacement alarms must be sealed 10-year battery or hardwired units. Carbon monoxide alarms are also required under 27-2046.

All consumer fireworks including sparklers are illegal in Bronx County. NYC opted out of the 2015 state sparkler legalization, so every type of consumer firework remains banned under NY Penal Law 270.00 and NYC Admin Code.

Fence disputes in The Bronx are governed by NY common law and RPAPL §843. There is no statutory shared-cost obligation. Spite fences over 10 feet are actionable as private nuisance. Property-line surveys are recommended before installation to avoid encroachment claims.

Fence heights in The Bronx are governed by the NYC Zoning Resolution §23-44 and §23-451. Residential front-yard fences are limited to 4 feet; rear and side-yard fences to 6 feet. Corner lots must maintain visibility triangles. Fences over 6 feet require DOB permits.

NYC DOB requires permits for fences over 6 feet tall, retaining walls over 4 feet, masonry fences of any height, and all fences in landmark districts. Chain-link and wood fences under 6 feet in residential yards generally do not require a DOB permit but must still conform to zoning.

Most standard fence materials (wood, vinyl, chain-link, wrought iron) are permitted in The Bronx. Barbed wire and razor wire are banned in residential zones under NYC Admin Code §28-501. Electric fences are permitted only in specific industrial contexts. Landmark districts restrict materials.

All swimming pools in The Bronx require a barrier at least 48 inches high under NYC Building Code §3109 and 2020 NYC Plumbing Code. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching with latches at least 54 inches from the ground. Above-ground pools over 24 inches also require barriers.

Corner lots in The Bronx must maintain a visibility triangle free of obstructions over 3 feet high per NYC DOT rules and Zoning Resolution §23-45. The triangle typically extends 10-20 feet along both curbs from the corner. Violations trigger DOT abatement orders.

Bronx County enforces NYC Housing Maintenance Code 27-2017 et seq. requiring landlords to keep dwellings free of rodents, roaches, and bed bugs. Local Law 55/2018 (Asthma-Free Housing Act) mandates integrated pest management in rental units.

Bronx elevators are regulated by NYC DOB under 34 RCNY Chapter 10 and NYC Building Code Chapter 30. Annual Category 1 inspections, five-year Category 5 load tests, and door lock monitoring upgrades under Local Law 11 of 2018 are mandatory.

The Bronx has the highest childhood lead exposure rates in NYC. NYC Local Law 1 of 2004 (Admin Code 27-2056) presumes lead-based paint in any apartment built before 1960 where a child under 6 lives, and requires annual inspections, safe work practices, and remediation by landlords.

Bronx County scaffolding follows NYC DOB Chapter 33 and NY Labor Law 240 (Scaffold Law), which imposes absolute liability on owners and contractors for gravity-related injuries. Sidewalk sheds required for most facade work over 40 ft.

Bronx has no comprehensive dark-sky ordinance. NYC Zoning Resolution ZR 42-553 limits exterior lighting in manufacturing districts adjacent to residential. Light from illuminated signs regulated by NYC Admin Code 28-114. Pelham Bay Park and Van Cortlandt Park have park lighting restrictions.

NYC and Bronx have no specific light trespass ordinance. Excessive light spillover onto neighboring property may be private nuisance under NY common law. No lumens or foot-candle caps at property lines for residential zones.

NYC draws water from the Catskill/Delaware and Croton reservoirs, so Bronx residents do not face the standing watering-day rules common in the West. NYC DEP activates drought-emergency restrictions only when reservoir levels trigger them.

Removal of any street tree in The Bronx requires a NYC Parks permit and is rarely granted. Private tree removal on residential lots generally does not require a permit unless the site is in a Special Natural Area District or Landmark zone.

NYC supports native-plant landscaping. There are no turfgrass mandates in The Bronx, and the NYC Native Species Planting Guide is the standard reference for Parks and private projects.

Artificial turf is allowed on private property in The Bronx but must meet NYC DOB drainage, fire, and stormwater rules. NYC Parks has paused new crumb-rubber installations on parkland over health concerns. Lot-coverage and impervious-surface limits still apply.

NYC Admin Code 16-118 requires owners to keep lots free of weeds and rank growth. DSNY and HPD enforce. Practical threshold is around 10 inches of unchecked growth on vacant or neglected lots in the Bronx.

All street trees in The Bronx belong to NYC Parks Department. It is illegal for residents to prune, trim, or damage a street tree without a free Parks work permit. Even trimming branches over your sidewalk requires authorization.

Weed control falls under NYC Admin Code 16-118 (lot cleanliness) and DEC invasive-species rules 6 NYCRR Part 575. Owners must keep yards clear of rank weeds; sale or planting of DEC-listed invasives is prohibited statewide.

Rainwater harvesting is legal in The Bronx. NYC DEP actively encourages residential rain barrels through free giveaway events. Stored water is for non-potable outdoor use only.

Bronx residents may post No Solicitation or No Trespassing signs at their door or property. Under NY Penal Law §140.05, entering a property after notice is trespass. Commercial solicitors who ignore posted notices can be charged and reported to NYC DCWP for license discipline.

Door-to-door commercial solicitors in the Bronx must obtain a NYC DCWP General Vendor or Solicitor license, depending on activity. Non-commercial solicitation (religious, political, charitable) is protected First Amendment speech but regulated as to time, place, and manner.

Converting a Bronx garage into living space is a major alteration that requires NYC DOB Alt-1 filing, amended Certificate of Occupancy, and full compliance with habitable-space code. Illegal garage conversions are aggressively pursued by DOB and HPD.

New York State has not enacted a statewide ADU law. In The Bronx, accessory dwelling units are governed by the NYC Zoning Resolution and require full DOB approval, a Certificate of Occupancy amendment, and compliance with minimum-unit size, egress, and light/air rules.

Carports count as accessory structures and obstructions in open space under the NYC Zoning Resolution. Most Bronx residential zones allow carports only if they meet setback and height rules. DOB permits are required for anything structural.

Tiny homes on foundations are not a recognized building type under the NYC Zoning Resolution. Minimum unit sizes and full Building Code compliance apply, which effectively rules out most tiny-house models in The Bronx. Tiny houses on wheels are treated as RVs and cannot be used as permanent dwellings.

Sheds in The Bronx need a NYC DOB permit if they exceed 120 sq ft or contain electrical or plumbing. Smaller pre-fab sheds are generally permit-exempt but still must meet zoning setbacks and rear-yard coverage limits.

Bronx multi-family buildings must register annually with NYC HPD under NYC Admin Code §27-2097. Registration fee is 13 dollars per building per year. Failure to register bars landlord from recovering rent in housing court.

The Bronx has the highest concentration of rent-regulated apartments in NYC. NY Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA) 2019 made rent stabilization permanent and closed loopholes. Rent Guidelines Board sets annual increases. ETPA buildings: 6+ units built before 1974.

Bronx County is covered by New York State Good Cause Eviction Law (L.2024, ch.56, Part HH), enacted April 2024. Landlords must have statutorily defined good cause to refuse lease renewal or evict. Rent increases over the local standard (CPI+5% or 10%, whichever is lower) are presumed unreasonable.

Bronx condo common charges and coop maintenance are authorized by RPL 339-m and the governing documents. Special assessments for capital projects require board action; boards can place a lien on a unit for unpaid charges under RPL 339-z and Lien Law.

Bronx condo/coop disputes are typically heard in NY Supreme Court, Bronx County, under RPL 339 or RPAPL. NY Attorney Generals Real Estate Finance Bureau oversees sponsor and offering plan compliance. ADR clauses in bylaws may force arbitration.

Bronx condo and coop architectural changes (alterations) require board approval under an Alteration Agreement. NY RPL 339-v allows bylaws to require consent for structural, plumbing, and electrical modifications, and for changes visible from common elements.

Bronx condominium boards operate under NY Real Property Law Article 9-B (Condominium Act, 339-d through 339-kk). Cooperative boards operate under NY Business Corporation Law. Meetings, elections, and quorum follow governing documents plus state statute.

Bronx condo declarations and coop proprietary leases are enforceable as covenants running with the land under RPL 339-e. Boards enforce through warning notices, fines authorized by bylaws, and ultimately foreclosure (condo) or lease termination (coop).

NYC Local Law 19 of 1989 mandates source separation of recyclables. Bronx residents must separate paper (green bin), metal/glass/plastic/cartons (blue bin), and organics (brown bin) from trash. Organics curbside program expanded borough-wide to the Bronx in October 2024.

NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) collects Bronx residential trash. Under the Trash Containerization Rules effective November 2024, all residential trash must be placed in sealed, rat-resistant bins (not loose bags). Set-out window starts at 6 PM the evening before collection (8 PM for bagged trash) per NYC Admin Code §16-120.

Bronx residents must place trash and recycling bins at the curb no earlier than 6 PM the evening before pickup, and remove empty bins from the sidewalk by the end of collection day. Bins must be stored on private property between pickups per NYC Admin Code §16-120.

Bronx residents may schedule free DSNY bulk pickup for large items (furniture, mattresses, appliances) through 311 or the DSNY app. Mattresses and box springs must be sealed in plastic mattress bags (state law) before curbside placement.

NYC uses a relative decibel standard rather than fixed zone-based caps. Unreasonable noise is defined as sound exceeding 7 dB(A) above ambient at night and 10 dB(A) above ambient during the day, measured at the receiving property or 15 feet from the source. Commercial music is capped at 45 dBA inside residential units during nighttime hours. Automated noise cameras enforce specific provisions like muffler noise and horn honking with fines up to $3,000.

Vehicle noise in The Bronx is governed by NYC Admin Code §24-236 and NY Vehicle & Traffic Law §386. Car alarms must shut off within 3 minutes. Modified exhaust, engine revving, and honking without reason are prohibited. NYPD leads enforcement.

Construction in The Bronx is limited to 7 AM-6 PM Monday through Friday under NYC Admin Code §24-223. Weekend, holiday, or after-hours work requires a DEP After Hours Variance (AHV). Major Bronx projects near Yankee Stadium, Hunts Point, and the Grand Concourse must comply with noise mitigation plans.

Gas-powered leaf blowers are regulated under NYC Admin Code §24-227 with a 65 dBA limit at 50 feet. The Bronx prohibits leaf blower use before 8 AM on weekdays and before 9 AM on weekends. No outright citywide gas ban yet, though legislation has been proposed.

Aircraft noise over The Bronx is regulated exclusively by the FAA under 14 CFR Part 91 and preempts local control. LaGuardia Airport (Class B airspace) is immediately adjacent, and flight paths cross Throgs Neck, City Island, and Pelham Bay. Complaints are filed through the Port Authority PANYNJ Aircraft Noise Office.

Persistent barking is regulated under NYC Admin Code §24-235, which prohibits any animal noise that causes continuous or repeated disturbance for more than 10 minutes during daytime or 5 minutes between 10 PM and 7 AM. The Bronx residents report via 311; DOHMH and NYPD investigate.

The Bronx follows the NYC Noise Code (NYC Admin Code Title 24, Ch. 2), one of the most detailed noise codes in the country. Interior residential limit is 45 dBA between 10 PM and 7 AM, enforced by DEP and NYPD via 311 complaints. Bronx County has no separate county government; all noise complaints go through NYC agencies.

Amplified sound in The Bronx requires an NYPD Sound Device Permit under NYC Admin Code §10-108 for any public amplification. Commercial establishments face plainly-audible-from-7-feet standards under §24-231. Yankee Stadium and Bronx entertainment venues have special district rules.

Commercial establishments in The Bronx must comply with NYC Admin Code §24-231, limiting music and amplified sound to plainly-audible standards. HVAC, refrigeration, and loading-dock noise are regulated separately under §24-227 and §24-233. DEP enforcement is aggressive in mixed-use Bronx neighborhoods.

Commercial drone operations in the Bronx require FAA Part 107 certification, LAANC authorization for Class B airspace (LGA/JFK/EWR), and compliance with NYC Admin Code §10-126 takeoff/landing ban. NYPD has a commercial drone waiver program for accredited media, but not for general commercial use.

Drone takeoff and landing are banned citywide (including all of the Bronx) under NYC Admin Code §10-126(c), which prohibits aircraft takeoff/landing except at designated airports. LaGuardia (LGA) and JFK Class B airspace covers most of the Bronx, requiring FAA LAANC authorization. Bronx parks also ban drones under NYC Parks rules.

Bronx erosion control required on all sites disturbing 5,000+ sq ft under NYC DEP rules and NY DEC 6 NYCRR Part 750. Silt fences, stabilized construction entrances, and sediment basins required. Waterfront sites (City Island, Hunts Point) have heightened protections.

Bronx grading requires DOB earthwork permit for excavation or fill over 50 cubic yards. Final grade must direct water away from foundations and neighboring properties. NYC DEP connection permits needed for drainage to combined sewers.

The Bronx has extensive FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas along Long Island Sound, East River, Harlem River, Bronx River, and Hutchinson River. Hunts Point, City Island, and Throgs Neck in Zone AE. NYC Appendix G Flood Zone construction code mandates elevation 2 ft above Base Flood Elevation.

Bronx stormwater regulated by NYC DEP under NYS SPDES MS4 permit. Green Infrastructure Grant Program funds bioswales, green roofs. Properties over 20,000 sq ft disturbance need stormwater permits. Bronx River and Hutchinson River watersheds prioritized.

New York has no solar access state law. NYC co-ops and condos commonly restrict or prohibit rooftop panels via bylaws. RPL Section 339-ee permits condo board review. No state preemption of HOA solar bans; board approval often required.

Bronx solar panels require NYC DOB electrical and construction permits. Residential PV under 12 kW uses expedited PV Express process. NY State 25 percent tax credit plus NYSERDA NY-Sun incentives. Landmark districts require LPC approval.

The Bronx follows NYC Health Code §161.01, which bans an extensive list of exotic animals including ferrets, venomous snakes, all non-human primates, big cats, bears, crocodilians, and raptors. Violations carry $2,000 fines and mandatory animal seizure. The Bronx Zoo (WCS) holds a special USDA/DEC permit.

Feeding pigeons, rats, raccoons, or other wildlife in The Bronx is prohibited under NYC Health Code §161.03 and NYC Parks Rules §1-04(g). Violations carry fines up to $500. Pelham Bay Park and Van Cortlandt Park have enhanced enforcement due to wildlife populations.

Beekeeping has been legal in The Bronx since 2010 under NYC Health Code §161.01. Beekeepers must register hives annually with DOHMH at no cost. Only Apis mellifera (European honeybee) is permitted. Africanized bees and aggressive colonies must be requeened or removed.

Bronx County allows hens in NYC but roosters are banned. Coops must meet health standards. Livestock prohibited in most residential zones. NYC Health Code governs.

NYC Health Code does not set a numerical cap on pets per household in The Bronx, but §161.02 requires conditions that prevent nuisance, disease, and odor. NYCHA and most private leases impose 1-2 dog limits. DOHMH can declare hoarding a public health nuisance.

Dogs in The Bronx must be leashed at all times in public under NYC Health Code §161.05, with a maximum leash length of 6 feet. Off-leash hours apply only in designated Parks Department areas before 9 AM and after 9 PM. Pelham Bay Park, Van Cortlandt Park, and Crotona Park have designated off-leash zones.

NY State preempts breed-specific legislation. Agriculture & Markets Law §107 prohibits any municipality from enacting breed-specific laws. The Bronx and NYC regulate dangerous dogs by behavior only under NYC Health Code §161.07 and AG&M Law §123. NYCHA public housing maintains its own breed and weight restrictions.

Bronx lot coverage set by NYC Zoning Resolution. R1-R2: 30 percent max. R3-R4: 45-55 percent. R5-R6: 60-65 percent. R7-R8: 65-70 percent. Interior lots, corner lots, and through lots have different controls. Open space ratio also applies.

Bronx setbacks governed by NYC Zoning Resolution Articles II-IV by district. R1-R2 detached requires 15 ft front yard, 8 ft side yards combined. R6-R8 apartment districts use sky exposure plane/tower rules rather than traditional setbacks.

Bronx height limits set by NYC Zoning Resolution by district. R1-R2: 35 ft. R3-R4: 35-45 ft. R6A: 70 ft. R7A: 80 ft. R8: up to 120 ft contextual or tower-on-base. FAR (Floor Area Ratio) controls bulk beyond raw height.

Political signs on private property in the Bronx are protected under the First Amendment. NYC does not restrict residential political signs by content or number. Posting signs on public property, trees, street furniture, or utility poles is prohibited under NYC Admin Code §10-119 (50 dollar fine per sign).

Holiday displays on Bronx residential property are unregulated by NYC unless they create a public safety hazard (blocked sidewalks, extension cords across rights-of-way) or violate the NYC Noise Code (amplified music). Landmark districts may restrict attachments to facades.

Bronx residents may not post garage sale signs on trees, utility poles, street signs, or any public property per NYC Admin Code §10-119. Violators face 50-250 dollar fines per sign, and DSNY removes posted signs during routine enforcement.

NYC Parks closes all parks (including Bronx parks like Pelham Bay, Van Cortlandt, Crotona) from 1 AM to 6 AM under Rules of the City of New York Title 56, §1-03(a)(3). Trespass after hours is a violation subject to 50-250 dollar fines or criminal summons.

Neither New York City nor Bronx County has a general juvenile curfew. NYC considered curfews multiple times but never enacted one citywide. Truancy laws under NY Education Law §3205 require school attendance for ages 6-16 during school hours but do not create a curfew.

No permit is required in Bronx County or NYC for occasional residential yard, stoop, or sidewalk sales of personal household items. Regular or commercial-scale resale activities require a NYC DCWP General Vendor License under NYC Admin Code §20-453.