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Amending Title 12 The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by amending Section 12-102, entitled "Definitions," by amending Section 12-902, entitled "Parking for Certain Purposes Prohibited," to prohibit the standing or parking on the roadway of watercraft trailers or watercraft for the purpose of display for sale or for commercial washing, greasing or repair, by amending Section 12-2405, entitled "Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice," to provide for towing for certain violations, and by amending Section 12-2809, entitled "Civil Penalties and Costs," to provide for penalties for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Status
Enacted
Type
Bill
Introduced
September 18, 2008
Sponsors
CRCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCGCouncilmember Greenlee

Full Bill

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

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

TITLE 12. TRAFFIC CODE.

CHAPTER 12-100. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

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§ 12-102. Definitions.

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(21) Watercraft. As defined in 30 Pa.C.S. § 102.

Watercraft trailer. As defined in 30 Pa.C.S. § 5332.

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CHAPTER 12-900. PARKING REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES.

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§ 2-902. Parking for Certain Purposes Prohibited.

(1) No person shall stand or park a vehicle

or watercraft trailer

upon any roadway for the purpose of:

(a) Displaying such vehicle

,

watercraft trailer or watercraft

attached thereto

for sale;

(b) Commercial washing, greasing or repairing such vehicle

, watercraft trailer or watercraft attached thereto,

except repairs necessitated by an emergency.

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CHAPTER 12-2400. TOWING AND IMMOBILIZING OF PARKED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES.

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§ 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:

* * *

(f) parked in violation of Section 12-902(1)(a), which prohibits the parking of a vehicle

, or watercraft trailer

upon any roadway for the purpose of displaying such vehicle

,

watercraft trailer or watercraft

attached thereto

for sale; or

* * *

CHAPTER 12-2800. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION OF PARKING VIOLATIONS.

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§ 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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12-902(1)(a) Disp Veh

,

Watercraft Trailer

or Watercraft

for

Sale $300.00

12-902(1)(b) Wash Repair Veh

, Watercraft

Trailer

or Watercraft

$300.00

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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately.

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Explanation:

Italics

indicate new matter added.

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  1. Council ActionMAYOR

    SIGNED

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  2. Member voteCITY COUNCIL

    PASSED

    Member-by-member vote published for this action.

    Pass17 Yes · 0 No · 0 AbsentView member votes →
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    A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Member votes

    MemberVote
    Anna Cibotti VernaYes
    Bill GreenYes
    Blondell Reynolds BrownYes
    Brian J. O'NeillYes
    Curtis Jones, Jr.Yes
    Darrell L. ClarkeYes
    Donna Reed MillerYes
    Frank J. DiCiccoYes
    Frank RizzoYes
    Jack KellyYes
    James F. KenneyYes
    Jannie L. BlackwellYes
    Joan L. KrajewskiYes
    Maria D. Quiñones-SánchezYes
    Marian B. TascoYes
    W. Wilson Goode, Jr.Yes
    William K. GreenleeYes

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    Council ActionCITY COUNCIL

    READ

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  3. 3 procedural actionsCITY COUNCIL
    ProceduralCITY COUNCIL

    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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    UnanimousCITY COUNCIL

    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

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

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    ProceduralCITY COUNCIL

    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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  4. 3 procedural actionsCommittee on Streets and Services
    ProceduralCommittee on Streets and Services

    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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  5. UnanimousCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced

    Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

    Pass
    Official action detail

    A motion was made by Councilmember Reynolds Brown that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.

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