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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 amending requirements applicable to vacant premises, 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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SECTION PM-202.0 GENERAL DEFINITIONS
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Blighting Influence:
A vacant building that lacks windows with frames and glazing and/or lacks one or more doors in entryways of the building if:
1. the building is located on a block face where 80% or more buildings on the block face are occupied; or
2. the Department has provided 20 days notice to the owner of the property that the Commissioner of Licenses and Inspections has determined, in consultation with other City officials as appropriate, that the lack of windows and/or entry doors has a significant adverse influence on the community based on the following factors:
a. deterioration and/or safety of the property;
b. safety of the surrounding community;
c. the value of intact, occupied properties in the surrounding vicinity of the property;
d. marketability of the property; and
e. community morale.
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SECTION PM-306.0 VACANT PREMISES
PM-306.1 General: All vacant premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition as provided in this chapter generally and in this section specifically, so as not to become unsafe or otherwise adversely affect the public health or safety.
PM-306.2 Responsibility: The owner of any vacant building shall keep the interior and exterior of the premises free of garbage and rubbish. The owner of any vacant building sha...
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