Bill 240158
Amending Chapter 12-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Parking Regulations and Penalties,” by providing for parking prohibitions for motor vehicles with sun screening devices, and for penalties and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditions.
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How members voted
Vote on Apr 18, 2024 · CITY COUNCIL
Aye (15)
Councilmember BassCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember PhillipsCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember AhmadCouncilmember LandauCouncilmember O'RourkeCouncilmember YoungCouncil President Johnson
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“Bill No. 240066, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wood Street, 4th Street, Vine Street and Lawrence Street. Bill No. 240159, an the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Sedgwick Street, Ardleigh Street, Upsal Street, Belfiel…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 18, 2024 · Apr 18, 2024 · official transcript, this passage
“Aye. The ayes are 15. The nays are 0. Majority of all members having been voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Will the Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 240158.”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, April 18, 2024 · Apr 18, 2024 · official transcript, this passage
“240155, entitled an ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of North 20th Street and Fairmount Avenue; Tioga Street and Old York Road; Westmoreland Street and North 13th Street, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation. Bill No. 240156, entitled an ordinance parking regulations in the vicinity of North 30th Street and M…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 11, 2024 · Apr 11, 2024 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Mar 7, 2024Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 5, 2024HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
- Apr 5, 2024HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
- Apr 5, 2024REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
- Apr 11, 2024SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 11, 2024ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 11, 2024READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 18, 2024READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- May 1, 2024SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Chapter 12-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking Regulations and Penalties," by providing for parking prohibitions for motor vehicles with sun screening devices, and for penalties and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: TITLE 12. TRAFFIC CODE * * * CHAPTER 12-900. PARKING REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES * * * � 12-922. Parking with Sun Screening Devices (1) Definitions. (a) Sun Screening Device - In this section "sun screening device" refers to a sun screening device or other material which, if used by a person driving a motor vehicle, would constitute a violation of 75 Pa.C.S. � 4524(e). (2) Prohibited Conduct. No person shall park any motor vehicle with a sun screening device on any public highway. (3) Exemption. Notwithstanding any provision of Chapter 12-2800 ("Administrative Adjudication of Parking Violations") or any other provision of the Code to the contrary, a violation of this Section shall be dismissed upon a showing that, at the time a violation was issued pursuant to this section, the motor vehicle at issue was subject to a valid certificate of exemption issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, consistent with 75 Pa.C.S. � 4524(e). * * * CHAPTER 12-2800. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION OF PARKING VIOLATIONS * * * � 12-2809. Civil Penalties and Costs. * * * (2) Basic Penalties. (a) Any person violating the following provisions of Title 12, shall, upon a final finding of liability pursuant to this Chapter 12-2800, and except as set forth in subsection 12-2809(2)(b), 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 *** *** *** 12-920 Parking - Hotel Loading Zone $50 12-922 Parking with Sun Screening Devices $100 *** *** *** SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective 60 days after it becomes law. ..End