PASSED

This enacted measure changes Philadelphia’s rules for permits that temporarily close sidewalks or roadway lanes. It requires permits to be posted, limits them to one year unless renewed, requires the Streets Department to determine when a covered walkway is impractical for sidewalk closures, and allows building permits to be revoked or stop-work orders issued for sidewalk closures without a permit.

Amending Section 11-611 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk and Roadway Lane Closures," by amending the provisions regulating the application for and issuance of permits for the temporary closure of a sidewalk or roadway lane, including adding new conditions to such permits, providing for building permit revocation and stop work orders for violations, by clarifying that such permits are issued by the Streets Department, and by making certain technical amendments, all under certain terms and conditions.