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Bill 190785

Amending Subcode A of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), to provide for fees for solar panel projects; all under terms and conditions.

Introduced Oct 10, 2019Committee on Licenses and InspectionsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember GreenCouncilmember Green

How members voted

  1. Vote on Oct 31, 2019 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (17)

    Council President ClarkeCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember BlackwellCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember HenonCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember BassCouncilmember ParkerCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember DombCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember GreenleeCouncilmember GymCouncilmember OhCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember Taubenberger

From the floor

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  1. “…lications; and to establish a special surcharge in connection with accelerated permit reviews"; and Bill No. 190785, entitled "An ordinance amending Subcode A of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), to provide for fees for solar panel Stated Meeting October 24, 2019 projects," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 24, 2019 · Oct 24, 2019 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Oct 10, 2019
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was Introduced and Referred.to the Committee on Licenses and Inspections

  2. Oct 22, 2019
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  3. Oct 22, 2019
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  4. Oct 22, 2019
    AMENDED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections

    This Bill was AMENDED.

  5. Oct 22, 2019
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections

    This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.

  6. Oct 24, 2019
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

  7. Oct 24, 2019
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

  8. Oct 24, 2019
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

  9. Oct 31, 2019
    READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  10. Nov 6, 2019
    SIGNED · MAYOR

    This Bill was SIGNED.

Official documents

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..Title Amending Subcode A of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), to provide for fees for solar panel projects; all under terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 9 of Subcode A of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 4. THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE * * * SUBCODE "A" (THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE) * * * CHAPTER 9 FEES * * * SECTION A-902 BUILDING, FUEL GAS AND MECHANICAL CODE FEES * * * A-902.2.1 Constructed area: The permit fee for new construction, additions, alterations and repairs shall be based on the constructed area as follows: For new construction and additions: 500 square feet or less . . . . .$200 Greater than 500 square feet . . . . .$200 plus $58 for each additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof above 500 square feet Exceptions: 1. For new construction of one- or two-family dwellings: Each building . . . . .$1,050 2. For additions and structures accessory to existing one- and two-family dwellings: 500 square feet or less . . . . .$60 Greater than 500 square feet . . . . .$60 plus $45 for each additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof above 500 square feet 3. For modular construction of one- and two-family dwellings pursuant to the Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Authorization Act, Act 192 of 1982, P.L. 676 (35 P.S. �� 1656.1 - 1656.9) and the Industrialized Housing Act, Act 70 of 1972, P.L. 286 (35 P.S. �� 1651.1 - 1651.12) respectively, the building permit fee shall be $450 per building. 4. For construction of industrialized buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings pursuant to the Industrialized Housing Act, Act 70 of 1972, P.L. 286 (35 P.S. �� 1651.1 - 1651.12) and related rules and regulations, the building permit fee shall be $900 per building. 5. For initial tenant fit-out of a newly constructed building the fee shall be $13 per 100 square feet or fraction thereof with a minimum fee of $150. 6. For installation of solar collection panels and related support structure per building . . . . .$200. * * * A-902.3 Construction value: The total value of the construction, when required on permit applications and when used to determine fees, shall include the value of all material, labor, engineering and/or architectural fees, and the overhead and profit cost inherent in the contract, whether or not any such items are provided at no cost. [Exception: If a solar electric system or photovoltaic system is installed, construction costs shall not include the cost of any inverters or solar panels used in the installation of such system.] * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately. ..End