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Bill 020732

Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by adding provisions relating to the maintenance of exterior property areas.

Introduced Nov 21, 2002Committee on Licenses and InspectionsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember KrajewskiCouncilmember Krajewski

From the floor

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  1. “Aye. The ayes are 15, the nays are 1. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020732.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, February 20, 2003 · Feb 20, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Bill No. 020732 entitled, an ordinance amending Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code, Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code, Subcode PM, by adding provisions relating the maintenance of exterior property areas.”

    The Clerk · Stated Meeting, February 13, 2003 · Feb 13, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Licenses and Inspections to which was referred Bill No. 020732, entitled, an ordinance amending Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code, the Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code, by adding provisions relating to the maintenance of exterior property areas, respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and…”

    Councilman Mariano · Stated Meeting, February 6, 2003 · Feb 6, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “Thank you. Bill No. 020732 will be placed on the First Reading Calendar for the next Session of Council. That concludes from reports committees. Our next order of business is the consideration of the calendar. The Clerk will bills on the First Reading Calendar.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, February 6, 2003 · Feb 6, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Nov 21, 2002Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Nov 21, 2002Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Dec 17, 2002HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  4. Dec 17, 2002HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  5. Dec 17, 2002RECESSED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  6. Jan 29, 2003HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  7. Jan 29, 2003AMENDED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  8. Jan 29, 2003HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  9. Jan 29, 2003REPORTED FAVORABLY · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  10. Feb 6, 2003ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Feb 13, 2003ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  12. Feb 20, 2003READ · CITY COUNCIL
  13. Feb 20, 2003PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  14. Mar 3, 2003SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by adding provisions relating to the maintenance of exterior property areas. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 4. THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE * * * CHAPTER 4-200.0 TEXT OF SUBCODES * * * SUBCODE "PM" (THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE) * * * CHAPTER 3. GENERAL PROPERTY AND STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE * * * SECTION PM-302.0 EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS * * * SECTION PM-302.2 Sanitation: All exterior property and premises, including porches, patios and decks, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition and free from any accumulation of: 1. rubbish or garbage; [.] 2. building materials or equipment that are not currently being used for work at the property, or are being used in connection with work at the property which requires a building permit, if no such permit has been obtained; or 3. an unreasonable quantity of other personal property, not including currently functional items such as patio furniture, play equipment, lawn and garden equipment or other similar outdoor items. Where rodents are found, they shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes which will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation. The occupant shall keep that part of the exterior property which such occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition. * * * ____________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicates matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End