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Amending Subcode PM of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code," as it is amended by Bill No. 120647 (approved January 20, 2014), by further regulating security devices that limit or block access to the front face of a building or structure used for commercial purposes, under certain terms and conditions.
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WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code now regulates the use of security devices that limit or block access to the front face of buildings, but those provisions apply only to certain specified areas; and
WHEREAS, The purpose of this Ordinance is to regulate the use of such security devices throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, With a City-wide regulation in place, the area-specific regulations now set forth in the Property Maintenance Code are redundant and can be repealed; now, therefore
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Subcode PM of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (the Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), as it is amended by Bill No. 120647 (approved January 20, 2014), is further amended to read as follows:
SUBCODE "PM" (THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE)
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§PM-4. Text of the Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code:
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Chapter 3
General Requirements
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SECTION PM-304
EXTERIOR STRUCTURE
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PM-304.20 Security devices: Existing security devices which are solid shutters shall be painted in a single solid color, shall be maintained graffiti free at all times, and shall not be used for advertising.
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Chapter 8
Special Controls In Designated Areas
SECTION PM-801 LEGISLATIVE PURPOSE
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PM-801.2 Center City: It is further the purpose of this Chapter to promote the public welfare in the Center City Extended Commercial Area by ensuring the continued suitability of the area as the City's primary business district, by encouraging the growth of the hotel and to...
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