Bill 180889
Amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by adding a new section entitled "Rooftop Conduct," by prohibiting certain conduct on roofs; all under certain terms and conditions.
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- Oct 11, 2018Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Greenlee that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Public Safety. The motion carried unanimously.
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..Title Amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by adding a new section entitled "Rooftop Conduct," by prohibiting certain conduct on roofs; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended as follows: TITLE 10. REGULATION OF INDIVIDUAL CONDUCT AND ACTIVITY. * * * CHAPTER 10-800 SAFETY * * * § 10-841. Rooftop Conduct. (1) Prohibited Conduct. No Person shall engage in the following on a roof, roof overhang or roof extension of a residential building, not designed and legally permitted for use as outdoor recreational space: (a) Fighting (b) Drinking alcoholic beverages (c) Running across the roofs of adjacent properties (d) Peering into skylights (e) Tanning (2) Penalty. The penalty for violation of this Section shall be a fine of not more than $300.00 and imprisonment for not more than 90 days. (3) Enforcement. Persons who are found in violation of this Section shall be issued a Notice of Violation by the police or other authorized law enforcement officer. (4) The provisions of this Section shall only apply to the areas within the /NCP, North Central Philadelphia Overlay District as described in § 14-506 of this code. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End