Brooklyn has no native plant mandate, but NYC Parks, DEP, and GreenThumb encourage native species; some invasive plants are discouraged by NY DEC.
New York City has no ordinance requiring native plants in residential landscaping in Brooklyn. However, the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, NYC DEP Green Infrastructure program, and NYC Parks GreenThumb community gardening program strongly encourage native and regionally adapted species to reduce water consumption and support pollinators. New York State DEC prohibits the sale and planting of listed invasive species under 6 NYCRR Part 575, including Japanese barberry, Norway maple cultivars, and burning bush. Coastal Brooklyn properties in Special Natural Area Districts may have additional native-plant planting requirements for stormwater and habitat mitigation.
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.
Kings County, NY
NYC strictly regulates commercial vehicle parking. Commercial vehicles may park at meters for up to 3 hours and are banned from residential areas overnight (...
Kings County, NY
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.
Kings County, NY
Feeding pigeons, squirrels, raccoons, or other wildlife that creates unsanitary conditions is prohibited in Brooklyn under NYC Health Code §153.09.
Kings County, NY
Brooklyn residents may keep backyard hens, but roosters, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigs, goats, and sheep are prohibited under NYC Health Code §161.01.
Kings County, NY
NYC Health Code §161.01 prohibits most wild, exotic, and farm animals. Ferrets, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, pot-bellied pigs, venomous snakes, large reptiles, ...
Kings County, NY
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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