Legislation

Council sought to create a Contractor Review Board within the Department of Licenses and Inspections.

Philadelphia City Council is pushing to create a new board within the Department of Licenses and Inspections, which would investigate reported construction site abuses. The proposed Contractor Review Board would have authority to audit and investigate these violations.

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Council seeks to require day care facilities to have special certificates of inspection.

Day care centers must now pass rigorous safety inspections before opening to ensure compliance with fire, electrical, lead paint, water quality, and food safety standards.

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Philadelphia Property Owners Must Designate Agents For Service and Maintenance Under New City Ordinance Requirements

Philadelphia landlords will have to hand over the keys to a designated agent if they're out of town or want to delegate day-to-day tasks under new city rules aimed at reducing neglected properties. Some 15,000 rentals are expected to be affected by the change.

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Utility Poles Become Billboard Bonanza as City Council Loosens Sign Posting Rules Overnight

Utility poles in Philadelphia will soon become ad space as City Council loosens rules for posting temporary signs on utility poles and streetlights. New bill allows for signs to be posted under specific terms and conditions.

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Council Amends Appeals Process for License Violations as City Hopes to Speed Up Enforcement Action

Restaurant owners breathe easier as city council tweaks appeals process, enabling quicker enforcement of health and safety codes, but also demanding swift corrective action for businesses with expired permits or unpaid fines.

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