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Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code) and Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), by amending provisions relating to Vacant Premises, by allowing for the immediate issuance of code violation notices for blighted vacant lots, and providing for penalties for such code violations; all under certain terms and conditions.
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WHEREAS: Blighted vacant property exists in the City of Philadelphia in flagrant and persistent violation of local laws; and
WHEREAS: Such blighted vacant property substantially and seriously interferes with the interest of the public for enhancing the quality of life in the City, and in fostering and facilitating commerce, maintaining and improving property values, and preserving and protecting the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS: The City Council of the City of Philadelphia further finds that the persistence of such activities and violations is detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the City of Philadelphia, and of the dwellings and businesses thereof, and the visitors thereto; now, therefore
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 4, Subcode "PM" of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:
TITLE 4. THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
AND OCCUPANCY CODE
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Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code)
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CHAPTER 3 - GENERAL PROPERTY AND STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE
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SECTION PM-302.0 EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS
PM-302.1 General: All exterior property and premises shall be subject to the provisions of Sections PM-302.2 through PM-302.7.
PM-302.2 Sanitation: All exterior property and premises, including porches, patios and decks, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition and free from any accumulation of:
1. rubbish or garbage;
2. building materials or equipment that are not curr...
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