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Bill 070679

Amending Chapter 10-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Posting of Signs," by authorizing code officials to issue a single code violation notice for multiple sign violations by the same person, in certain circumstances, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Sep 20, 2007Committee on Licenses and InspectionsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Krajewski

From the floor

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  1. “Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 070679.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, December 13, 2007 · Dec 13, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on License and Inspection, to which was referred Bill No. 070390, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, related to 'Towing,' charged for the licensure of tow trucks"; and Bill No. 070556, entitled "An ordinance amending Bill No. 040595, approved June 15, 2005, by amending Section 9-605 to prohibit…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 6, 2007 · Dec 6, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “And Bill No. 070679, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Posting of Signs," under certain terms and conditions.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 6, 2007 · Dec 6, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Sep 20, 2007Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Sep 20, 2007Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Dec 5, 2007HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  4. Dec 5, 2007REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  5. Dec 5, 2007HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  6. Dec 6, 2007SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Dec 6, 2007ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Dec 6, 2007ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Dec 13, 2007READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Dec 13, 2007PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Dec 21, 2007SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 10-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Posting of Signs," by authorizing code officials to issue a single code violation notice for multiple sign violations by the same person, in certain circumstances, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HERBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 10-1200 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 10-1200. POSTING OF SIGNS. * * * § 10-1203. Posting of Prohibited Signs[.] Enforcement and Penalties. (a) The code official shall issue a code violation notice for any sign posted in violation of this Chapter. (b) Multiple Violations. Where any person posts more than one sign in violation of this Chapter, within the same zip code, the code official is authorized to issue a single code violation notice on a form for multiple sign violations prepared by the Department of Licenses and Inspections. The Department of Licenses and Inspections is authorized to determine the maximum number of violations for which a single code violation notice may be issued. In addition, the Department of Licenses and Inspections may require that the code official photograph each sign in violation and, in writing on the photograph, identify the sign's location as accurately as possible. The amount required to be remitted in response to a notice of multiple violations shall be the same as if separate violation notices for each sign had been issued. [(a)] (c) Any posted sign that does not comply with the provisions of § 10-1202 may be removed by the Department of Licenses & Inspections or its designees. [(b)] (d) Any person responsible for the posting of a sign not in compliance with the provisions of § 10-1202 shall be liable: (1) for the cost incurred in the removal thereof, including all related administrative costs; and (2) for a penalty of $75[.] per sign. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End