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Bill 230570

Amending Chapter 11-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Right of Way Management,” by amending Section 11-705, entitled “Construction”, by adding new provisions relating to notice and making other conforming amendments; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Sep 14, 2023Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

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Council President ClarkeCouncil President ClarkeCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember Thomas

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  1. The ayes have it. Bill No. 200253 has been amended, and Bill No. 200253 will be placed on our next Reading Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 230570.

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, October 26, 2023 · Oct 26, 2023 · official transcript, this passage

  2. The Committee on Streets and Services, to which was referred Bill No. 230445, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Brandywine Realty Trust to construct, own and maintain STATED MEETING 38 10/19/2023 3001 through 3003 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, 3025 John F. Kennedy, 3025 through 53 Market Street, and 3101 through 57 Market Street (Rear)"; and Bill No. 230486, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and…

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 19, 2023 · Oct 19, 2023 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Sep 14, 2023Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Oct 17, 2023HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
  3. Oct 17, 2023HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
  4. Oct 17, 2023AMENDED · Committee on Streets and Services
  5. Oct 17, 2023REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
  6. Oct 19, 2023SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Oct 19, 2023READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Oct 19, 2023ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Oct 26, 2023READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Nov 13, 2023SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 11-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Right of Way Management," by amending Section 11-705, entitled "Construction", by adding new provisions relating to notice and making other conforming amendments; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 11-700 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 11-700. RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT * * * � 11-705. Construction. (1) Permits. * * * (c) Except as expressly provided otherwise in this section, for any project with a duration of seven (7) days or more, no Person or City Agency shall break, excavate, or open any street or sidewalk that requires full street closure under this Title, unless a full Street Closure Permit has been obtained by the Department and the applicant also certifies with the Department that it has given notice, at least one week prior, by first class mail, electronic mail, or door to door notices, to each residential and commercial property within 540 feet of the project. Such notice shall advise each recipient of the nature of the project, all known phases of the project, the estimated duration, any potential safety hazards, parking restrictions, any detours or other inconveniences necessitated by the project, provide contact information, and such other information the Department determines would enhance the safety and convenience of the neighbors. (d) No Street Closure Permit or Street Opening Permit shall be issued to any Person or City Agency for the purposes of constructing, installing, operating, maintaining, relocating, removing, repairing or replacing Facilities unless: * * * (.4) the permit application is accompanied by plans and specifications for the work in form and content determined by the Commissioner by regulation; and (.5) the applicant is a Registered User and remits the proper fee(s) to the Department pursuant to Section 11-706. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the effective date of Bill No. 230454 (approved July 12, 2023). ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End