Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to change the amount of time that a boat, motor home, truck camper or vending cart may be parked in any on-street parking space.

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.

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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.

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

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

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

(c) 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)]

fifteen (15)

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.

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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately.

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Explanation:

[Brackets] indicate matter deleted.

Italics

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