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Amending Chapter 12-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Parking Regulations and Penalties,” by regulating on-street parking of unpermitted semitrailers and truck tractors, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 12-900 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 12-900. PARKING REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES.
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§ 12-919. On-Street Parking of Boats, Motor Homes, Truck Campers, Semitrailers, Truck Tractors, and Vending Carts.
(1) Definitions. In this Section, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) Block. An area of land bounded by streets which are confirmed on the City Plan and legally open.
(b) Motor Home. As defined in the Vehicle Code at 75 Pa. C.S. § 102.
(c) Truck Camper. As defined in the Vehicle Code at 75 Pa. C.S. § 102.
(d) Semitrailer. As defined in the Vehicle Code at 75 Pa. C.S. § 102.
(e) Truck Tractor. As defined in the Vehicle Code at 75 Pa. C.S. § 102.
(2) Prohibited Conduct.
(a) No person shall park a boat, motor home, truck camper or vending cart for more than fifteen (15) days in any on-street parking space located on a single block of any street or highway. Any boat, motor home, truck camper or vending cart parked in an on-street parking space shall be on wheels and readily movable.
(b) No person shall park a semitrailer or truck tractor on a single block of any residential street.
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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately.
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Explanation:
Strikethrough indicate matter deleted.
Italics indicate new matter added.
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