Official:Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” to amend provisions relating to allowable time extensions on a construction permit; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Squilla
Introduced: May 5, 2022
Signed: June 16, 2022
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill changes how long builders have to start a construction project after getting a permit. If they don't start within six months, their permit becomes invalid. The city can extend the deadline for up to twelve months in some cases.
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