Official:Amending Chapter 11-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Board of Surveyors," by adding a new section to revise and codify the notice requirements for public hearings held by the Board of Surveyors on changes in the City Plan, under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Squilla
Introduced: November 15, 2012
Signed: January 24, 2013
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill updates how public hearings about changing the City Plan are announced to the public. The Board of Surveyors must now advertise in three local newspapers and post notices in areas affected by the plan change, at least 15 days before the hearing.
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