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Adding a new Chapter 12-1800 to The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Temporary No Parking Restrictions and Relocation Towing," to restrict use of temporary no parking signs; create a system for the application for and issuance of permits for the use of temporary no parking signs; provide for violations for parking at locations restricted by such signs and relocation towing in connection with such violations; and establish restrictions related to such relocation towing, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to add a Chapter as follows:
TITLE 12. TRAFFIC CODE
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CHAPTER 12-1800. TEMPORARY NO PARKING
RESTRICTIONS AND RELOCATION TOWING
? 12-1801. Posting and Use of Temporary No Parking Signs.
(1) No sign shall be posted identifying a parking space in the right-of-way as "Temporary No Parking" unless a permit has been obtained for such sign from the Department and the sign reflects evidence of such permit.
(2) No person shall request or hire a towing company to relocate a vehicle pursuant to the posting of a temporary no parking sign unless:
(a) a violation notice issued by the Philadelphia Parking Authority or the Police Department has been affixed to the vehicle as required under Section 12-1805(1); and
(b) evidence has been provided to the City, through such format as established by the City, that the sign was posted at the location where the vehicle is parked no less than 48 hours before the towing request is made.
? 12-1802. Issuance of Permits.
(1) Permits may be issued for temporary no parking signs for the following purposes, upon a determination that the activity satisfies the standards of subsection (2) below:
(a) Moving equipment, furniture or personal items for relocation of a residence or business permitted under Section 11-611 of...
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