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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.

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Status
Enacted
Type
Bill
Introduced
September 14, 2023
Sponsors
CPCouncil President 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

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§ 11-705. Construction.

(1) Permits.

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(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:

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(.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.

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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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  1. Council ActionMAYOR

    SIGNED

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  2. Member voteCITY COUNCIL

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  3. 3 procedural actionsCITY COUNCIL
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    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

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  4. 4 procedural actionsCommittee on Streets and Services
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    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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    ProceduralCommittee on Streets and Services

    HEARING NOTICES SENT

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