Official:Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by amending Subcode “PM” (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), to add restrictions and remedies regarding encroaching trees, under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Phillips
Introduced: May 2, 2024
Signed: June 13, 2024
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends the Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code to add restrictions and remedies for encroaching trees.
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