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Bill 040398

Amending Section PM-311.0 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Graffiti," by changing the required time period for the removal of graffiti from private property, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Apr 22, 2004Committee on Licenses and InspectionsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember KrajewskiCouncilmember DiCicco

From the floor

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  1. “Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 05/31/04 - STATED - 2ND READING The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 040398. THE”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, June 3, 2004 · Jun 3, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “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. 040091 entitled an ordinance amending Section 1-112 of The Philadelphia Code by revising the amount generally required to be remitted in response to a notice of violation in order to Municipal Court judge; And Bill No. 040398 entitled an ordinance amending Section PM-311 of…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 27, 2004 · May 27, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “And Bill No. 040398, an ordinance amending Section PM-311 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Graffiti" by changing the required time period for the removal of graffiti from private property.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 27, 2004 · May 27, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Apr 22, 2004Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Apr 22, 2004Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. May 20, 2004HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  4. May 20, 2004HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  5. May 20, 2004REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  6. May 27, 2004ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. May 27, 2004SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  8. May 27, 2004ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Jun 3, 2004READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Jun 3, 2004PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Jun 21, 2004SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Section PM-311.0 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Graffiti," by changing the required time period for the removal of graffiti from private property, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section PM-311.0 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-311.0. GRAFFITI. PM-311.1 Required Graffiti Removal: The owner of any private property in the City shall remove any graffiti from such property within [twelve (12)] five (5) days of the graffiti's appearance, if such graffiti are visible from the public right-of-way. * * * PM-311.2 Penalties and Enforcement: The enforcement of Section PM-311.0 and penalties for violation thereof are as set forth in Sections PM-311.2.1 through 311.2.4. PM-311.2.1 Notice: Upon discovery of graffiti on any private property in the City, any person authorized to enforce ordinances is authorized to issue a notice to the owner of such property, or to a responsible agent of such owner, that the graffiti must be removed within [twelve (12)] five (5) days. After [twelve (12)] five (5) days have elapsed from the issuance of such notice, any person authorized to enforce ordinances is authorized to issue a notice of violation to any person in violation of this Section, or to a responsible agent of such person, pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 10-718 of The Philadelphia Code. * * * PM-311.2.3 Abatement: If a property owner fails to remove graffiti within [eight (8)] five (5) days after a notice of violation has been issued pursuant to subsection PM-311.2.1, the Department is authorized to proceed to remove the graffiti, itself or by contract, and the property owner shall be responsible for the costs of removal, including all related administrative costs. Notice of that fact shall be provided to the property owner at the same time and in the same manner as the notice of violation is issued pursuant to subsection PM-311.2.1. A bill for such costs of removal shall be delivered to the property owner, proprietor or other responsible agent, and the Department is authorized to file a lien against the property in the amount of such costs. Liability for costs or removal under this subsection PM-311.2.3 shall be in addition to liability for any fine imposed under subsection PM-311.2.2. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End