Official:Amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) and Subcode “PM” (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code) of Title 4 and Chapter 9-3900 (“Property Licenses and Owner Accountability”) of The Philadelphia Code to modify prohibitions, remedies, including fines, and licensing and certification requirements related to shared retaining walls, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Phillips
Introduced: September 28, 2023
Signed: November 30, 2023
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends city codes to regulate shared retaining walls, including fines and licensing requirements for owners.
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