Legislation

City to Ink Deal for New Version of Philadelphia Code in Print and Digital Formats

Philadelphia Residents Face Higher Parking Fees under Proposed Rate Hike The proposed increase would see metered parking rates rise by up to 75 cents in some areas, generating an estimated $4 million annually for the city's general fund.

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Philadelphia Schools Mandate Regular Safety Inspections as Council Votes to Boost Educational Building Codes

Philadelphia Tenants Could Face Stiffer Fines, Eviction for Rent-Related Code Violations Under New City Council Proposal Under the plan, landlords who fail to address code issues could face increased penalties, including steeper fines and more expedited eviction proceedings, impacting thousands of tenants citywide.

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City Drops Ban on Aircraft Littering as Council Votes to Repeal Outdated Law

Council Votes to Axe Parking Ticket Fine Hike, Leaving Thousands of Philly Drivers Unscathed for Now; proposed 50% increase in parking ticket fines would have netted city an extra $10 million annually.

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Real estate tax rates restated in table format in city code amendment

Homeowners may soon find it easier to navigate their tax bills as council members push to reorganize property tax assessments and rates in a single, easy-to-read chart. The simplified listings aim to cut confusion for thousands of Philadelphians.

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