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Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode PM (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by adding requirements regarding the use of dumpsters on private property; and amending Section 10-722 of the Code, entitled "Use of Dumpsters," to make conforming changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 4. THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE.
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CHAPTER 4-200.0 TEXT OF SUBCODES.
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SUBCODE "PM" (THE PHILADELPHIA
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE)
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CHAPTER 3
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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SECTION PM-308 RUBBISH AND GARBAGE
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PM-308.4 Dumpster Enclosures. A dumpster, as defined in Section 10-722 of this Code ("Use of Dumpsters"), that is stored out-of-doors, but not in the public right-of-way, shall be maintained within an enclosure to conceal the dumpster from view from the right-of-way. A dumpster enclosure may be an opaque fence, a shrubbery fence, or an enclosed structure. Any structure built after the effective date of this provision for use as an enclosure for a dumpster shall comply with the requirements of Subcode B of Title 4, The Philadelphia Building Code, and Title 14, The Zoning Code.
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SECTION 2. Section 10-722 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 10-700. REFUSE AND LITTERING.
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ยง 10-722. Use of Dumpsters.
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(4) Duties of Licensees.
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(c) Dumpster Maintenance.
(1) Any dumpster on private property that is located outdoors shall be enclosed [according to regulations issued pursuant to Title 4, Subcode B, Section B-424 of this Code.] in accordance with the requirements of Section PM-308 of Title 4 of this Code ("Rubbish and Garbage").
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