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The Department of Buildings has taken another step towards streamlining
permitting and zoning regulations to make life easier for contractors and small
businesses.
The newest recommendations come from a Task Force co-directed by the DOB and the New York City Department of City Planning concern the installation of compliant storefront signage.
And it is hoped they will help cut the red tape and bureaucracy that has hurt small businesses in particular who’ve run foul of antiquated rules that regulate the size, site and even who’s qualified to erect and install different signs.
VERONIKA SIKORSKI The NYC Special Riggers Association hailed the new rules as “common sense recommendations.” Veronika Sikorski, President, NYC Special Riggers Association, said, “These recommendations will protect small business owners from what appear to be predatory practices while maintaining public safety. Our licensed Special Riggers welcome the opportunity to provide our