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Amending Chapter 12-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking Regulations and Penalties," by regulating on-street parking of boats, motor homes, truck campers and vending carts, and amending Section 12-2405, entitled "Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice," and Section 12-2809, entitled "Civil Penalties and Costs," to provide for penalties and towing for violations; all under certain terms and conditions.

AI summary

The enacted measure prohibits boats, motor homes, truck campers, and vending carts from staying in an on-street parking space on the same block for more than 30 days, and requires them to remain on wheels and readily movable. Violations can result in a $300 civil penalty, and the vehicle can be booted or towed.

File details

Status
ENACTED
Introduced
March 13, 2008
Sponsors
JFJames F. Kenney
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 12-900 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 12-900. PARKING REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES.

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§12-919. On-Street Parking of Boats, Motor Homes, Truck Campers and Vending Carts.

Definitions. In this Section , the following definitions shall apply:

Block. An area of land bounded by streets which are confirmed on the City Plan and legally open.

Motor Home. As defined in the Vehicle Code at 75 Pa.C.S. §102.

Truck Camper. As defined in the Vehicle Code at 75 Pa.C.S. §102.

(2) Prohibited Conduct. No person shall park a boat, motor home, truck camper or vending cart for more than thirty (30) days in any on-street parking space located on a single block of any street or highway. Any boat, motor home, truck camper or vending cart parked in an on-street parking space shall be on wheels and readily movable.

§[12-919]

12-920

. Penalty.

(1) Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be liable for payment of fines, costs and additional fees prescribed and assessed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 12-2800 of this Title.

SECTION 2. Section 12-2405 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

§ 12-2405. Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice.

(1) Any vehicle may be removed, by means of towing to the nearest Official Towing Station or immobilized for up to seventy-two (72) hours by means of applying a boot and then towed to the nearest Official Towing Station if not reclaimed, by or under the direction of a member of the Department, or its designated agent whenever any vehicle is:

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(j) parked in violation of §12-919, relating to parking of any boat, motor home, truck camper or vending cart for more than thirty (30) days in any on-street parking space.

SECTION 3. Section 12-2809 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

§ 12-2809. Civil Penalties and Costs.

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(2) Any person violating the following provisions of Title 12 shall, upon a final finding of liability pursuant to this Chapter 12-2800, 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

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12-919 Parking Boat, Motor Home, $300.00

Truck Camper or Vending Cart for more

than 30 days

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Explanation:

[Brackets] indicate matter deleted.

Italics

indicate new matter added.

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File history

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  1. Council actionMAYOR

    Signed

  2. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Read

  3. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Suspend the rules of the council

    Pass
    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Ordered placed on this day`s first reading calendar

  4. Council actionCommittee on Streets and Services

    Hearing held

    Council actionCommittee on Streets and Services

    Reported favorably, rule suspension requested

    Council actionCommittee on Streets and Services

    Hearing notices sent

  5. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Referred

    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced

    Pass