Official:Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by increasing the path of snow to be cleared on sidewalks, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Miller
Introduced: November 4, 2010
Signed: December 9, 2010
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This law requires property owners to clear a wider path (at least 36 inches) on sidewalks after snowfall within 6 hours. This applies to all buildings and multifamily dwellings.
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