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Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by increasing the path of snow to be cleared on sidewalks, all under certain terms and conditions.

AI summary

The enacted ordinance increases the sidewalk path that property owners, agents, and tenants must clear of snow and ice from 30 inches to 36 inches within six hours after snowfall ends. If the sidewalk area is less than three feet wide, a 12-inch path may be cleared; for multifamily buildings, the owner or agent is responsible for compliance.

File details

Status
ENACTED
Introduced
November 4, 2010
Sponsors
DRDonna Reed Miller
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 10-700. REFUSE AND LITTERING.

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§10-720. Snow Removal from Sidewalks.

(1) The owner, agent and tenants of any building or premises shall clear a path of not less than [30]

36

inches in width on all sidewalks abutting the building or premises within 6 hours after the snow has ceased to fall. The path shall be thoroughly cleared of snow and ice. Where the width of any pavement measured from the property line to the curb is less than 3 feet, the path cleared may be only 12 inches in width. When the building in question is a multifamily dwelling the owner or his agent shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of this Section.

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File history

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  1. Council actionMAYOR

    Signed

  3. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Ordered placed on next week`s second reading calendar

    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

    Reported favorably, rule suspension requested

    Council actionCommittee on Streets and Services

    Hearing held

    Council actionCommittee on Streets and Services

    Hearing notices sent

  5. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced and Referred

    Pass