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Bill 080276

Amending Chapter 12-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking Regulations and Penalties," by regulating on-street parking of boats, motor homes, truck campers and vending carts, and amending Section 12-2405, entitled "Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice," and Section 12-2809, entitled "Civil Penalties and Costs," to provide for penalties and towing for violations; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Mar 13, 2008Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Kenney

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. We will now consider Bill No. 080276.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, April 10, 2008 · Apr 10, 2008 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Streets and Services, to which was referred Bill No. 080204, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of 58th Street and Walnut Street"; and Bill No. 080207, entitled "An ordinance granting permission to ABEER, ow…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 3, 2008 · Apr 3, 2008 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “And Bill No. 080276, an ordinance amending Chapter 12-900 of The Philadelphia Code by regulating on-street parking of boats, motor homes, truck campers and vending carts.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 3, 2008 · Apr 3, 2008 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Mar 13, 2008Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Mar 13, 2008Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Mar 27, 2008HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
  4. Mar 27, 2008REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
  5. Mar 27, 2008HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
  6. Apr 3, 2008ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Apr 3, 2008SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Apr 10, 2008READ · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Apr 10, 2008PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Apr 28, 2008SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 12-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking Regulations and Penalties," by regulating on-street parking of boats, motor homes, truck campers and vending carts, and amending Section 12-2405, entitled "Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice," and Section 12-2809, entitled "Civil Penalties and Costs," to provide for penalties and towing for violations; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 12-900 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 12-900. PARKING REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES. * * * §12-919. On-Street Parking of Boats, Motor Homes, Truck Campers and Vending Carts. (1) Definitions. In this Section , the following definitions shall apply: (a) Block. An area of land bounded by streets which are confirmed on the City Plan and legally open. (b) Motor Home. As defined in the Vehicle Code at 75 Pa.C.S. §102. (c) Truck Camper. As defined in the Vehicle Code at 75 Pa.C.S. §102. (2) Prohibited Conduct. No person shall park a boat, motor home, truck camper or vending cart for more than thirty (30) days in any on-street parking space located on a single block of any street or highway. Any boat, motor home, truck camper or vending cart parked in an on-street parking space shall be on wheels and readily movable. §[12-919] 12-920. Penalty. (1) Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be liable for payment of fines, costs and additional fees prescribed and assessed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 12-2800 of this Title. SECTION 2. Section 12-2405 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: § 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: * * * (j) parked in violation of §12-919, relating to parking of any boat, motor home, truck camper or vending cart for more than thirty (30) days in any on-street parking space. SECTION 3. Section 12-2809 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: § 12-2809. Civil Penalties and Costs. * * * (2) Any person violating the following provisions of Title 12 shall, upon a final finding of liability pursuant to this Chapter 12-2800, be liable for payment of the civil penalty indicated, in addition to the costs and fees set forth in subsection 12-2809(1): Code Provision Violation Description Penalty * * * * * * * * * 12-919 Parking Boat, Motor Home, $300.00 Truck Camper or Vending Cart for more than 30 days * * * ________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End