Official:Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by increasing the permissible height for fences located on the front lot line of certain properties in residential districts; and by permitting certain architectural embellishments on fences; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Mariano
Introduced: March 31, 2005
Signed: June 16, 2005
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill allows homeowners in certain residential areas to build taller front fences (up to 4 feet) and add decorative features like tall fence posts.
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