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Bill 110084

Amending Chapter 1, Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code) and Chapter 4-200.0, Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section PM-102.0, entitled "Licensing," to provide for exemptions for certain vacant property uses; and by amending Section A-906 of Subcode "A," entitled "Property Maintenance Code Fees," to reduce the license fees charged to own a vacant lot, vacant building or vacant wharf; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Feb 10, 2011Committee on Licenses and InspectionsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember ClarkeCouncilmember ClarkeCouncilmember SanchezCouncilmember Sanchez

From the floor

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  1. “…ving voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 3/10/11 - STATED - 2ND READING We will now consider Bill No. 110084.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, March 10, 2011 · Mar 10, 2011 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The Committee on Licenses and Inspections, to which was referred Bill No. 110084, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 1, Subcode 'PM' of The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code by amending Section PM-102.0, entitled 'Licensing,' to provide for exemptions for certain vacant property uses; and by amending Section A-906 of Subcode 'A,' entitled 'Property Maintenance Code Fees,' to reduce the license fees charged …”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 3, 2011 · Mar 3, 2011 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “…hank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to allow first reading for Bill 110084. (Duly seconded.)”

    Councilwoman Sanchez · Stated Meeting, March 3, 2011 · Mar 3, 2011 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Feb 10, 2011
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmemer Clarke that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Licenses and Inspections. The motion carried unanimously.

  2. Feb 23, 2011
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  3. Feb 23, 2011
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  4. Feb 23, 2011
    AMENDED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  5. Feb 23, 2011
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  6. Mar 3, 2011
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Mar 3, 2011
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Sanchez that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

  8. Mar 3, 2011
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Mar 10, 2011
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Mar 10, 2011
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. Mar 16, 2011
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 1, Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code) and Chapter 4-200.0, Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section PM-102.0, entitled "Licensing," to provide for exemptions for certain vacant property uses; and by amending Section A-906 of Subcode "A," entitled "Property Maintenance Code Fees," to reduce the license fees charged to own a vacant lot, vacant building or vacant wharf; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Subcode "PM" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION * * * SECTION PM-102.0 LICENSING * * * PM-102.4.2 Contiguous Lots: Contiguous vacant lots shall be exempt from separate licensing when either of the following conditions exist: 1. Vacant lots are contiguous to and in common ownership with a vacant lot licensed in accordance with this Section. This provision shall include building lots in common ownership with an approved subdivision provided that a license is obtained for the subdivision tract. 2. Vacant lots contiguous to or separated by a driveway from a building where there is common ownership of the lot and the building. This exemption includes a contiguous lot owned and maintained by the abutting property owner as a side yard. PM-102.4.3 Exemptions: (a) A person who takes ownership of a property pursuant to an Abatement Agreement under the Emergency Nuisance Abatement Program, set forth at Section PM-309.0, shall be exempt from the foregoing license and bond requirements for a period of two years after taking ownership of the property. (b) A lot that is continuously maintained as a garden shall be exempt from the foregoing license requirements. * * * SECTION 2. Chapter 4-200.0 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 4-200.0 TEXT OF SUBCODES SUBCODE "A" (THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE) * * * Section A-906 Property Maintenance Code Fees * * * A-906.3 Vacant property license: The annual license fee to own a vacant lot, vacant building or vacant wharf, pier or dock shall be [$750.00] $300.00. SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall be effective for calendar year 2011 and thereafter. ______________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End 2