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Requires establishment of standards for cleaning and fencing vacant lots in New York city
In Assembly Committee · Cities · Sponsor Barbara Clark
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general city law, in relation to vacant lots in certain cities
Purpose
To require cities with populations of one million or more to establish standards for the cleaning and fencing of vacant lots.
Summary of provisions
The subject legislation requires that legislative bodies of cities with populations of one million or more establish standards for the cleaning and fencing of vacant lots within its jurisdiction. In all cases, such standards shall require that the cost of such cleaning and/or fencing be borne by the owner of the vacant lot. The bill also allows for the imposition of a civil fine for failure to comply with the local regulations.
Justification
Vacant lots that have been neglected by their owners have become a blight on our cities. Garbage dumped in them attracts rats and other vermin. Often the condition of these lots severely undermines concerted efforts at neighborhood revitalization.
This measure will allow a city to deal with the problem in its own way while establishing minimum standard guidelines.
Legislative history
S.532/A.1031 of 2003-04, S.2488/A.3718 of 2001-02, S.2309 of 99-2000, S.3434 of 1997-98, S.42 of 1995-96, S.119 of 1993-94, S.523 of 1991-92, S.928/A.1713 of 2005-06, S.62/A.28 of 2007-08.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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