Bill 160469
Amending Title 4 (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), of The Philadelphia Code, by revising requirements relating to construction and demolition projects, including the expiration of permits; all under certain terms and conditions.
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“…lphia Code, by revising signage requirements relating to construction and demolition projects"; and Bill No. 160469, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 4 (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode 'A' (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), of The Philadelphia Code, by revising requirements relating to construction and demolition projects, including the expiration of permits"; and Bill No…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 16, 2016 · Jun 16, 2016 · official transcript, this passage
“…he Philadelphia Code, by revising signage Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 and demolition projects"; and Bill No. 160469, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 4 (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode 'A' (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), of The Philadelphia Code, by revising requirements relating to construction and demolition projects, including the expiration of permits, all under ce…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 9, 2016 · Jun 9, 2016 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- May 12, 2016Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Licenses and Inspections. The motion carried unanimously.
- Jun 6, 2016HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- Jun 6, 2016HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- Jun 6, 2016REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- Jun 9, 2016ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 9, 2016SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.
- Jun 9, 2016READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 16, 2016READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made that this matter be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Jun 28, 2016SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Title 4 (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), of The Philadelphia Code, by revising requirements relating to construction and demolition projects, including the expiration of permits; 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 amended to read as follows: TITLE 4. THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE * * * SUBCODE "A" (THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE) * * * CHAPTER 3 PERMITS * * * SECTION A-302 PERMITS * * * A-302.2 Suspension of permit: 1. Any [permit, other than a demolition permit,] permit issued shall become invalid if the authorized work is not commenced within six months after issuance of the permit, or if the authorized work is suspended or abandoned for a period of six months after the time of commencing the work. The code official is authorized, for reasonable cause, to extend in writing the time for commencing the work for a period not exceeding six months upon written request of the [permittee, except for demolition permits.] permittee. No permit shall be extended more than once. In order to proceed with the work authorized by an expired permit, a new permit shall be obtained. [2. Any demolition permit issued shall become invalid if the authorized work is not commenced within forty-five (45) days after issuance of the demolition permit, or if the authorized demolition work is suspended or abandoned for a period in excess of 30 days after commencing the work. The Department Deputy Commissioner is authorized, for reasonable cause, to extend in writing the time for commencing the work for a period not exceeding 30 days upon written request of the permittee. No demolition permit shall be extended more than once. In order to proceed with demolition work authorized by an expired permit, a new permit shall be obtained.] Exception: Zoning and use registration permits and permits issued in connection with imminently dangerous or unsafe structures or conditions. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End