TITLE 4. THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE
SUBCODE "PM" (THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE)
SECTION PM-302.0 EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS
PM-302.1 General: All exterior property and premises shall
be subject to the provisions of Sections PM-302.2 through
PM-302.7.
PM-302.2 Sanitation: All exterior property and premises shall
be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition and free from any
accumulation of rubbish or garbage. Where rodents are found, they shall be
promptly exterminated by approved processes which will not be injurious to human
health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent
reinfestation. The occupant shall keep that part of the exterior property which
such occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary
condition.
PM-302.3 Weeds: All premises and exterior property shall be
maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 10 inches (254 mm). All
noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual
plants and vegetation, other than trees, shrubs, cultivated flowers and
gardens.
PM-302.4 Grading and drainage: All premises shall be graded and
maintained to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water thereon, or within any
structure located thereon.
Exception: Approved water retention areas and
reservoirs.
PM-302.4.1 Storm drainage: Drainage of roofs, paved areas,
yards, courts, and other open areas on the premises shall not be discharged in a
manner that creates a health or safety hazard.
PM-302.4.2 Drainage:
Activity on a premises including, but not limited to regrading, terracing,
fencing and construction activity shall not result in the concentration of
surface water drainage to adjoining property.
Exception: Where terrain
slopes toward a natural water course such as a creek, stream or
river.
PM-302.5 Site hazard: All walkways, stairs, driveways, paving
spaces and similar areas shall be maintained free from hazardous conditions.
Stairs shall also comply with the requirements of Sections PM-304.7 and
PM-602.3.
PM-302.6 Accessory structures: All accessory structures,
including detached garages, tool sheds, decks, fences and walls, shall be
maintained structurally sound and in good repair.
PM-302.7 Motor
vehicles: Except as provided for by Use Registration Permit, not more than one
currently unregistered motor vehicle shall be parked, kept or stored and no
vehicle shall at any time be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair, or in
the process of being stripped or dismantled on any exterior
property.