NYC DEP requires erosion and sediment controls on all construction sites disturbing 1+ acres, and site-specific plans for smaller Brooklyn projects under the Construction Rule.
NYC DEP's 2022 Stormwater Construction Rule requires erosion and sediment control on all construction sites. Projects disturbing one acre or more must file a full Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) meeting NYS DEC SPDES requirements. Smaller sites must still install silt fences, inlet protection, stabilized construction entrances, and stockpile covers. Contractors must have a trained erosion control inspector visit weekly and after every 0.5-inch rainfall. Brooklyn's steep areas near Prospect Park and hilly neighborhoods (e.g., Bay Ridge, Park Slope) receive heightened scrutiny. Violations carry fines up to $10,000 per day under the NYC Administrative Code.
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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