Official:Amending Chapter 12-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking Regulations and Penalties," by regulating on-street parking of boats, motor homes, truck campers and vending carts, and amending Section 12-2405, entitled "Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice," and Section 12-2809, entitled "Civil Penalties and Costs," to provide for penalties and towing for violations; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Kenney
Introduced: March 13, 2008
Signed: April 10, 2008
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This law regulates on-street parking in Philadelphia by limiting the amount of time boats, motor homes, truck campers, and vending carts can be parked to 30 days per block. Violators may face fines, towing costs, or have their vehicle immobilized. The goal is to prevent long-term street parking that can obstruct traffic and create safety hazards.
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