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Amending Subcode "PM" of The Philadelphia Code ("The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code"), by revising certain requirements and penalties with respect to maintenance and upkeep of vacant structures and land; and by providing for separate special requirements for Foreclosed Vacant Residential Properties and Large Vacant Commercial and Industrial Properties; all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Subcode PM of 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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SUBCODE PM ("THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE")
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CHAPTER 3
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION PM-301 GENERAL
PM-301.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum conditions and the responsibilities of persons for maintenance of structures, equipment and exterior property.
PM-301.2 Responsibility. The owner of the premises shall maintain the structures and exterior property in compliance with these requirements, except as otherwise provided for in this code. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy premises which are not in a sanitary and safe condition and which do not comply with the requirements of this chapter. Occupants of a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit are responsible for keeping in a clean, sanitary and safe condition that part of the dwelling unit, rooming unit, housekeeping unit or premises which they occupy and control.
PM-301.3 Vacant structures [and land]. All vacant structures and premises thereof [or vacant land] shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition as provided herein so as not to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public health or safety.
PM-301.3.1 Protection against unauthorized entry.
The owner of a vacant structure shall ensure that all doors, windows, and openin...
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