Bill 180348
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode PM (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by adding requirements regarding the use of dumpsters on private property; and amending Section 10-722 of the Code, entitled "Use of Dumpsters," to make conforming changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
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“180518, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, Godfrey Avenue, Castor Avenue, and Fillmore Street"; and Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 180519, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an a…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 21, 2018 · Jun 21, 2018 · official transcript, this passage
“The Committee on Licenses and Inspections, to which was referred Bill No. 180348, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode PM (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by adding requirements regarding the use of dumpsters on private property"; and Bill No. 180464, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphi…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 14, 2018 · Jun 14, 2018 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Apr 12, 2018Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 11, 2018HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- Jun 11, 2018HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- Jun 11, 2018REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- Jun 14, 2018ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 14, 2018SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 14, 2018READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 21, 2018READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Jul 18, 2018SIGNED · 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 requirements regarding the use of dumpsters on private property; and amending Section 10-722 of the Code, entitled "Use of Dumpsters," to make conforming changes; 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. * * * CHAPTER 4-200.0 TEXT OF SUBCODES. * * * SUBCODE "PM" (THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE) * * * CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS * * * SECTION PM-308 RUBBISH AND GARBAGE * * * PM-308.4 Dumpster Enclosures. A dumpster, as defined in Section 10-722 of this Code ("Use of Dumpsters"), that is stored out-of-doors, but not in the public right-of-way, shall be maintained within an enclosure to conceal the dumpster from view from the right-of-way. A dumpster enclosure may be an opaque fence, a shrubbery fence, or an enclosed structure. Any structure built after the effective date of this provision for use as an enclosure for a dumpster shall comply with the requirements of Subcode B of Title 4, The Philadelphia Building Code, and Title 14, The Zoning Code. * * * SECTION 2. Section 10-722 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 10-700. REFUSE AND LITTERING. * * * § 10-722. Use of Dumpsters. * * * (4) Duties of Licensees. * * * (c) Dumpster Maintenance. (1) Any dumpster on private property that is located outdoors shall be enclosed [according to regulations issued pursuant to Title 4, Subcode B, Section B-424 of this Code.] in accordance with the requirements of Section PM-308 of Title 4 of this Code ("Rubbish and Garbage"). * * * SECTION 3. The Regulations of the Department of Licenses and Inspections relating to Sections 9-604 and 10-722 of The Philaelphia Code, filed with the Department of Records on March 1, 1990, are hereby abrogated. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End