Official:Amending Section B-3303 of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Demolition," by amending requirements regarding site grading and use of mechanical equipment; and adding requirements regarding materials chutes, dust control fencing and storage of demolition debris; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Squilla
Introduced: October 19, 2017
Signed: December 7, 2017
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This law requires more thorough cleanup after demolitions in Philadelphia, including proper grading of lots and disposal of debris.
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