NYC Admin. Code § 28-111.1 General.
§ 28-111.1 General.
The erection of certain temporary structures and temporary uses may be authorized as set forth in sections 28-111.1.1 and 28-111.1.2.
Temporary Structures and Uses
NYC Admin. Code tit. 28, ch. 1, art. 111
in effectNYC Admin. Code § 28-111.1.1 Permits for the erection and use of temporary structures.
§ 28-111.1.1 Permits for the erection and use of temporary structures.
The commissioner is authorized to issue a permit for the erection of temporary structures including but not limited to tents, grandstands, platforms, reviewing stands, outdoor bandstands, stages and similar miscellaneous structures and equipment, and for the temporary use of such structures. Such permits shall be limited as to time of service or use, but in no event shall be permitted for more than 90 days. The commissioner may grant extensions for demonstrated cause.
Exception: No permit shall be required for:
1. The erection and use of temporary tents of less than 400 gross square feet (37 m2) for not more than 30 days.
2. The erection and use of temporary platforms, reviewing stands, outdoor bandstands and similar miscellaneous structures that cover an area less than 120 square feet (11.16 m2), including connecting areas or spaces with a common means of egress or entrance, for not more than 30 days.
NYC Admin. Code § 28-111.1.2 Letters authorizing temporary uses.
§ 28-111.1.2 Letters authorizing temporary uses.
The commissioner is authorized to issue a letter authorizing the temporary use of outdoor or indoor spaces provided the space shall be occupied in a manner that will not endanger public safety, health, or welfare. Such letters authorizing the temporary use shall be limited as to time of service or use, but shall not be permitted for more than 90 days. The commissioner may grant extensions for demonstrated cause.
NYC Admin. Code § 28-111.2 Conformance.
§ 28-111.2 Conformance.
Temporary structures and uses shall conform to the structural strength, fire safety, means of egress, accessibility, light, ventilation and sanitary requirements of this code as necessary to ensure the public health, safety and general welfare.
NYC Admin. Code § 28-111.3 Termination of approval.
§ 28-111.3 Termination of approval.
The commissioner is authorized to terminate such permit or letter of authorization and to order the temporary structure or use to be discontinued.
NYC Admin. Code § 28-111.4 Application processing.
§ 28-111.4 Application processing.
Application for such structures and uses shall be submitted to the department no later than 15 business days prior to the construction of the temporary structure or the commencement of the temporary use.
NYC Admin. Code § 28-111.5 Fees.
§ 28-111.5 Fees.
Applications for such permits shall be accompanied by the applicable fees in accordance with article 112. Fees for subsequent requests for renewals shall be paid upon approval of such requests.
NYC Admin. Code § 28-111.6 Place of assembly.
§ 28-111.6 Place of assembly.
Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of this article the use of a temporary structure or the temporary use of space as a place of assembly shall require a temporary place of assembly certificate of operation issued pursuant to section 28-117.2.
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-156624Fetched: 10/24/2026