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Adding new subsections to Sections 12-102, 12-906.2, and 12-914 of The Philadelphia Code, allowing for the establishment of programs, by regulation, for use of loading zone parking spaces and metered parking spaces in innovative ways, under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1: Section 12-102(6.1) is added to Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code as follows:
TITLE 12. TRAFFIC CODE
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CHAPTER 12-100. GENERAL PROVISIONS
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§ 12-102(6.1) Dynamic Parking Pricing. The real-time adjustment of on-street parking pricing dependent on demand and supply.
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SECTION 2: Section 12-906.2 is added to Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code as follows:
TITLE 12. TRAFFIC CODE
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CHAPTER 12-900. PARKING REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES
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§ 12-906.2. Experimental Loading Zone Regulations.
(1) The Department is authorized to establish by regulation, for renewable periods of up to one year, experimental rules for the use of any parking space designated as a “loading zone” in specialized ways, including with systems for payment for priority use and other means useful to facilitate optimal use of such parking spaces.
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SECTION 3: Section 12-914(3) is added to Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code as follows:
TITLE 12. TRAFFIC CODE
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CHAPTER 12-900. PARKING REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES
§ 12-914(3). Dynamic Parking Pricing Regulations.
(1) The Department is authorized to establish by regulation, for renewable periods of up to one year, rules for the use of Dynamic Parking Pricing in any parking areas served by a Parking Meter.
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SECTION 4: This Ordinance is effective immediately.
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