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Bill 150719

Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode PM (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by providing for definitions and amending requirements applicable to foreclosed residential premises, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Oct 1, 2015Committee on Licenses and InspectionsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember OhCouncilmember GreenleeCouncilmember TascoCouncilmember O'Neill

From the floor

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  1. “Bill No. 150502-AA, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by providing for balconies, revising the requirements for roof decks, adding definitions, and making related changes"; and Bill No. 150643, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 14-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Administration and Procedures,' to provide for permit holders to give communit…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 3, 2015 · Dec 3, 2015 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The Committee on Licenses and Inspections, to which was referred Bill No. 150650, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 4 'The Philadelphia Building Construction and Stated Meeting November 19, 2015 Code,' by amending Subcode 'PM' (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by adding a section requiring vacant property owners to allow access for City inspections upon reasonable notice"; and Bill No. 150651, entitle…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, November 19, 2015 · Nov 19, 2015 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Oct 1, 2015Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Nov 17, 2015HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  3. Nov 17, 2015HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  4. Nov 17, 2015REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  5. Nov 19, 2015ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Nov 19, 2015SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Nov 19, 2015READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Dec 3, 2015READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Dec 23, 2015SIGNED · 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 providing for definitions and amending requirements applicable to foreclosed residential premises, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 4. THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE. * * * SUBCODE "PM" (THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE) * * * SECTION PM-202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS * * * FORECLOSED VACANT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY or FVRP. A vacant residential property [that has been vacated in connection with a residential mortgage foreclosure] that is in default on a mortgage, has had a lis pendens filed against it by the lender holding a mortgage on the property, is subject to an ongoing foreclosure action by the lender, or has been transferred to the lender under a deed in lieu of foreclosure, regardless of any subsequent conveyance of title or interest in the property. Such a residential property shall no longer be considered an FVRP when a natural person takes lawful possession of such property for use as his or her residence. * * * OWNER. Any person, agent, operator, firm or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in the property; or recorded in the official records of the state, county or municipality as holding title to the property; or otherwise having control of the property, including the guardian of the estate of any such person, and the executor or administrator of the estate of such person if ordered to take possession of real property by a court. As to FVRPs, this term shall also apply to lenders, mortgage servicers, and any person, legal entity or agent responsible for the maintenance, preservation, or operation of the property. * * * SECTION 2. The provisions of this Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate matter added. ..End