Relates to increasing fines for individuals who fail to comply with a stop work order; increases fines from $6,000 to $10,000 for initial violation and $12,000 to $20,000 for subsequent violations.
Requires that a city with a population of one million or more shall establish a residential composting program for all buildings with residential units.
Relates to exempting certain non-profit community gardens from payment for water usage and supply; exempts non-profit community gardens located on property in the city of New York and registered with and licensed by such city's department of parks and recreation from payment for water usage and supply.
Prohibits school bus parking on city streets on weekdays between the hours of 5 p.m. and 5 a.m. and on weekends from 5 p.m. on Friday to 5 a.m. on Monday.
Relates to notices of violation of the city of New York's solid waste recycling laws; requires a photograph of the alleged violation to be mailed with the ticket.
Requires cities with a population of one million or more to collect discarded recyclable materials at city parks, playgrounds, historic sites and other recreational facilities; requires the posting of signs on facilities without trash receptacles stating that trash must be retained until you reach a trash can; provides state assistance for such programs.
Clarifies the extension of uniform land use review procedures to any not-for-profit organization or corporation proposing to provide shelters to the homeless irrespective of any declaration of an emergency or a finding of need for immediate action.
Directs the board of standards and appeals in the city of New York to mail a copy of each application for a variance to property owners within 1 mile of the affected property.
Directs the board of standards and appeals and the city planning commission in the city of New York to mail a copy of each application for and appeal of a variance to the city council member, borough president and state legislators for the affected land.
Relates to the disposal of seized perishable or canned foods; provide such foods should not be disposed of but should be donated to a food relief organization or homeless shelter.
Relates to notification and hearings for proposed construction or removal of bicycle lanes or racks; requires a presentation at a public hearing when the department of transportations proposes to construct or remove a bicycle lane or rack; defines terms.