Legislation

City Tightens Construction Permit Start Deadlines

This bill changes how long builders have to start a construction project after getting a permit.

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Council proposed stricter rules for vacant properties, requiring registration within 30 days.

Vacant property owners in Philadelphia are now required to register their sites and secure them against blight within 30 days, responding to growing neighborhood complaints. Long-term vacant properties must also file a registration statement with the Licenses and Inspections department.

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City Council Orders Urgent Notification for Waterfront Structures Found in Poor Condition After City Inspectors Conduct Visit

This law amends the Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code to require immediate notification to the Department of Licenses and Inspections if a pier or waterfront structure is found to be in 'poor' condition after an inspection.

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