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File #: 190785    Version: Name:
Type: Bill Status: ENACTED
File created: 10/10/2019 In control: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
On agenda: Final action: 10/31/2019
Title: Amending Subcode A of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), to provide for fees for solar panel projects; all under terms and conditions.
Sponsors: Councilmember Green
Indexes: FEES
Code sections: SUBCODE "A" - (THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE), Title 14 - ZONING AND PLANNING
Attachments: 1. Bill No. 19078501, As Amended.pdf, 2. CertifiedCopy19078501
Title
Amending Subcode A of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), to provide for fees for solar panel projects; all under terms and conditions.

Body
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 9 of Subcode A 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 "A" (THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE)

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CHAPTER 9
FEES

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SECTION A-902 BUILDING, FUEL GAS AND MECHANICAL CODE FEES

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A-902.2.1 Constructed area: The permit fee for new construction, additions, alterations and repairs shall be based on the constructed area as follows:
For new construction and additions:
500 square feet or less . . . . .$200
Greater than 500 square feet . . . . .$200 plus $58 for each additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof above 500 square feet
Exceptions:
1. For new construction of one- or two-family dwellings:
Each building . . . . .$1,050
2. For additions and structures accessory to existing one- and two-family dwellings:
500 square feet or less . . . . .$60
Greater than 500 square feet . . . . .$60 plus $45 for each additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof above 500 square feet
3. For modular construction of one- and two-family dwellings pursuant to the Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Authorization Act, Act 192 of 1982, P.L. 676 (35 P.S. ?? 1656.1 - 1656.9) and the Industrialized Housing Act, Act 70 of 1972, P.L. 286 (35 P.S. ?? 1651.1 - 1651.12) respectively, the building permit fee shall be $450 per building.
4. For construction of industrialized buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings pursuant to the Industrialized Housing Act, Act 70 of 1972, P.L. ...

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