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NYC Sign Regulations: Zoning, Permits and Who Can Install
A plain summary of NYC outdoor sign zoning and DOB rules. Where signs are allowed, when you need a DOB permit and who can hang them.
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Temporary sidewalk vestibules can go up from Nov 15 and come down by April 1. Permits, sizes and the restaurant rules in one guide.
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