Official:Amending Chapter 11-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Construction, Encroachments and Projections Over, On and Under Streets," to provide additional requirements in connection with sidewalk closures, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Gym
Introduced: December 8, 2016
Signed: May 11, 2017
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends the Philadelphia Code to require additional requirements for sidewalk closures due to construction. Before issuing a permit, the Department must determine that alternative walkways are not feasible or will not impact traffic safety.
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