City of Philadelphia - File #: 150217

• File #: 150217
• Version: 1
• Type: Bill
• Status: ENACTED
• File created: 3/19/2015
• In control: Committee on the Environment
• Final action: 5/7/2015
• Title: Amending Subcode PM of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code," by amending Section PM-308, entitled "Rubbish and Garbage," to add requirements relating to provision of containers for, and disposal of, rubbish, garbage and recycling materials, under certain terms and conditions.
• Sponsors: Councilmember Reynolds Brown, Councilmember Squilla, Councilmember Bass, Councilmember Henon

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
5/20/2015	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
5/7/2015	1	CITY COUNCIL	READ AND PASSED	Pass	16:0
4/30/2015	1	CITY COUNCIL	SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL	Pass
4/30/2015	1	CITY COUNCIL	ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
4/30/2015	1	CITY COUNCIL	READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
4/23/2015	0	Committee on the Environment	HEARING NOTICES SENT
4/23/2015	0	Committee on the Environment	HEARING NOTICES SENT
4/23/2015	0	Committee on the Environment	HEARING HELD
4/23/2015	0	Committee on the Environment	HEARING HELD
4/23/2015	0	Committee on the Environment	AMENDED
4/23/2015	0	Committee on the Environment	AMENDED
4/23/2015	1	Committee on the Environment	REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
3/19/2015	0	CITY COUNCIL	Introduced and Referred
3/19/2015	0	CITY COUNCIL	Introduced and Referred

Title
Amending Subcode PM of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code," by amending Section PM-308, entitled "Rubbish and Garbage," to add requirements relating to provision of containers for, and disposal of, rubbish, garbage and recycling materials, under certain terms and conditions.

Body
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Subcode PM of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, as it takes effect July 1, 2015 pursuant to Bill No. 120647 (approved January 20, 2014), and Bill No. 140856 (approved December 19, 2014), is hereby amended to read as follows:

SUBCODE "PM" (THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE)

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SECTION PM-308
RUBBISH AND GARBAGE

PM-308.1 Accumulation of rubbish or garbage. All exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage.

PM-308.2 Disposal of rubbish. Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of all rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such rubbish in approved containers[.], and shall also dispose of all recyclable materials (material listed in § 10-717(2)(a)) by placing such materials in an approved container required by Section PM-308.2.1.

PM-308.2.1 Rubbish storage facilities. The owner of every occupied premises shall supply approved covered containers for rubbish, and a separate, approved container for recyclable materials. [and the] The owner of any premises containing ten or more dwelling units shall provide one rubbish and one recycling container in the area of the building designated as the lobby or foyer or other designated areas inside the premises, without obstructing ingress or egress; or in a secure outside area adjacent to the premises, not in a public right-of-way, and at a minimum distance of five (5) feet from any entrance to the premises. No more than two (2) containers may be placed in each of the permitted areas. Each contain...