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Amending Chapter 11-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Construction, Encroachments and Projections Over, On and Under Streets,” to provide additional requirements in connection with sidewalk closures, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 11-600 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:
TITLE 11. STREETS.
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CHAPTER 11-600. CONSTRUCTION, ENCROACHMENTS AND PROJECTIONS OVER, ON AND UNDER STREETS.
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§ 11-601. Definitions.
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(8.1) Protected Walkway. A portion of a sidewalk, roadway or street open to pedestrian traffic that is bordered by barriers adequate to protect the safety of pedestrians.
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§ 11-612. Sidewalk and Roadway Lane Closures.
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(2) The Department shall not issue any permit authorizing the closure of any sidewalk, or portion of a sidewalk, under the provisions of this Title 11, any regulation promulgated under this Title, or any other authority, without first making a written determination that a covered walkway in compliance with Title 4 is impracticable in the circumstances, and, if so, whether a protected walkway can be established that will adequately protect public safety and not unduly impact traffic safety. If a permit application seeks closure of a sidewalk that will extend beyond one week, then the permit application must be accompanied by an analysis prepared by an engineer licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania concluding [that] whether a covered walkway in compliance with Title 4 is [impracticable] practicable in the circumstances, and, if not, whether a protected walkway can be established that will adequately protect public safety and not unduly impact traffic safety. [and the] The Department shall consider such analysis before making its own written determination.
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Italics indicate new matter added.
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