Legislation

City Council Passes New Regulations on Shared Retaining Walls

This bill amends city codes to regulate shared retaining walls, including fines and licensing requirements for owners.

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Philadelphia Updates Residential Construction Codes to Align with 2018 National Standard

Homeowners who plan to build or renovate may face increased costs as new building codes take hold, affecting construction timelines and budgets for projects valued over $1 million in Philadelphia neighborhoods.

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City Postpones Deadline for Publishing Notices, Pushing Lapse Date to February 28, 2010

Deadline for City Notices Pushed Back Again: A new extension grants another six months for government agencies to post public notices online, a requirement that's been criticized as overly burdensome on local businesses and organizations.

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Philadelphia City Council Votes to Implement Stricter Building Codes Across The City

This bill adopts and enforces the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code in Philadelphia, with modifications to existing city codes.

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