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Bill 000673

Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to provide for the towing of vehicles illegally parked on sidewalks, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Nov 2, 2000Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember KenneyCouncilmember DiCicco

From the floor

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  1. “Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. The next bill being called for consideration is Bill No. 000673.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, December 14, 2000 · Dec 14, 2000 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The Committee on Streets and Services to which was referred Bill No. 000358 entitled an ordinance amending Title 12 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Traffic Code," by amending the provisions relating to parking by physically handicapped persons and disabled and severely disabled veterans. And Bill No. 000359 entitled an ordinance amending Title 9 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Regulation of Business, Trades and…”

    The Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 7, 2000 · Dec 7, 2000 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “And Bill No. 000673, an ordinance amending Title 12 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to provide for the towing of vehicles illegally parked on sidewalks, under certain terms and conditions.”

    The Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 7, 2000 · Dec 7, 2000 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Nov 2, 2000Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Nov 2, 2000Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Dec 4, 2000REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
  4. Dec 4, 2000HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
  5. Dec 7, 2000ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Dec 7, 2000SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Dec 7, 2000ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Dec 14, 2000READ · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Dec 14, 2000PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Jan 23, 2001SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to provide for the towing of vehicles illegally parked on sidewalks, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," is amended to read as follows: TITLE 12. TRAFFIC CODE * * * CHAPTER 12-2400. TOWING AND IMMOBILIZING OF PARKED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES * * * §12-2405. Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice. (1) Any vehicle may be removed, by means of towing to the nearest Official Towing Station or immobilized for up to seventy-two (72) hours by means of applying a boot and then towed to the nearest Official Towing Station if not reclaimed, by or under the direction of a member of the Department, or its designated agent whenever any vehicle is: * * * (h) parked on a sidewalk in violation of Section 12-913(1)(a)(ii). ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End