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Int 0563-2026 · BillCommittee · Feb 11, 2026

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to notice for the installation of bioswales, rain gardens, or other bioretention systems

Introduced
Reported from Committee
Passed Council
Local Law
Step 1 of 4 · Introduced
Farah N. Louis
Sponsor
Farah N. LouisDemocratDistrict 45

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to notify the local Council Member when DEP installs a new bioswale, rain garden, or other bioretention system in the public right-of-way.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

Last action

Feb 11, 2026

Int 0563-2026: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to notice for the installation of bioswales, rain gardens, or other bioretention systems · OpenCongress NYC