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Amending Chapter 11-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Right of Way Management," by amending Section 11-705, entitled "Construction", by adding new provisions relating to notice and making other conforming amendments; all under certain terms and conditions.

AI summary

This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s right-of-way construction rules. For projects lasting seven days or more that require a full street closure, people or City agencies must get a permit and provide advance notice to residential and commercial properties within 540 feet, including information about the work, duration, hazards, parking restrictions, and detours; permit applications also must include required plans and fees.

File details

Status
ENACTED
Introduced
September 14, 2023
Sponsors
Darrell L. ClarkeIsaiah Thomas
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 11-700 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 11-700. RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT

§ 11-705. Construction.

(1) Permits.

(c) Except as expressly provided otherwise in this section, for any project with a duration of seven (7) days or more, no Person or City Agency shall break, excavate, or open any street or sidewalk that requires full street closure under this Title, unless a full Street Closure Permit has been obtained by the Department and the applicant also certifies with the Department that it has given notice, at least one week prior, by first class mail, electronic mail, or door to door notices, to each residential and commercial property within 540 feet of the project. Such notice shall advise each recipient of the nature of the project, all known phases of the project, the estimated duration, any potential safety hazards, parking restrictions, any detours or other inconveniences necessitated by the project, provide contact information, and such other information the Department determines would enhance the safety and convenience of the neighbors.

(d) No Street Closure Permit or Street Opening Permit shall be issued to any Person or City Agency for the purposes of constructing, installing, operating, maintaining, relocating, removing, repairing or replacing Facilities unless:

(.4) the permit application is accompanied by plans and specifications for the work in form and content determined by the Commissioner by regulation; and

(.5) the applicant is a Registered User and remits the proper fee(s) to the Department pursuant to Section 11-706.

SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the effective date of Bill No. 230454 (approved July 12, 2023).

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Explanation:

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File history

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  1. Council actionMAYOR

    Signed

  2. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Ordered placed on this day`s first reading calendar

    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Read and ordered placed on next week's second reading calendar

    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Suspend the rules of the council

  3. Council actionCommittee on Streets and Services

    Reported favorably, rule suspension requested

    Council actionCommittee on Streets and Services

    Amended

    Council actionCommittee on Streets and Services

    Hearing held

    Council actionCommittee on Streets and Services

    Hearing notices sent

  4. CITY COUNCIL

    Details not published

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