Brooklyn's waterfront development is governed by the NYC Waterfront Revitalization Program (WRP) plus NYS DEC tidal wetlands and coastal zone rules.
Brooklyn has over 50 miles of waterfront — along Jamaica Bay, the Atlantic, the East River, and New York Harbor. Development in the NYC Coastal Zone must be consistent with the Waterfront Revitalization Program (WRP), administered by the Department of City Planning. Projects requiring discretionary city action (rezoning, special permits, ULURP) undergo WRP consistency review. NYS DEC regulates tidal wetlands under Article 25 of the Environmental Conservation Law and the 300-foot adjacent area. Projects within the coastal erosion hazard area (CEHA) along Coney Island and Rockaway-adjacent beaches require DEC permits. The Waterfront Access Plan (WAP) requires public waterfront esplanades on many residential sites. Hurricane Sandy-era resiliency standards layer on top through Appendix G flood rules.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Kings County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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NYC strictly regulates commercial vehicle parking. Commercial vehicles may park at meters for up to 3 hours and are banned from residential areas overnight (...
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Brooklyn pools must be enclosed by a self-closing, self-latching barrier at least 4 feet high per NYC Building Code and Health Code §165.57.
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Feeding pigeons, squirrels, raccoons, or other wildlife that creates unsanitary conditions is prohibited in Brooklyn under NYC Health Code §153.09.
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Brooklyn residents may keep backyard hens, but roosters, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigs, goats, and sheep are prohibited under NYC Health Code §161.01.
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NYC Health Code §161.01 prohibits most wild, exotic, and farm animals. Ferrets, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, pot-bellied pigs, venomous snakes, large reptiles, ...
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All consumer fireworks are illegal in New York City under New York Penal Law §270.00. This includes sparklers longer than 10 inches, firecrackers, Roman cand...
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