NYC Council Introduction 1071

intro.nyc/1071-2023 2022-2023 Legislative Session
Timelines for the removal of abandoned or unsafe utility poles, wires, and appurtenances, and the transfer of appurtenances to newly erected poles.
Status: Filed (End of Session) Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsored by Robert F. Holden
Introduced: June 8, 2023

This bill would require owners of utility poles, wires, or appurtenances to remove such poles, wires, or appurtenances within 60 days if they become disused or abandoned, and forthwith if they become dangerous or unsafe. It would also require that, whenever a new utility pole is erected which will feature some or all of the appurtenances already on an existing utility pole, such appurtenance must be transferred within 30 days.

Sponsors: 7