TITLE 19. FINANCE, TAXES AND COLLECTIONS
CHAPTER 19-2500. REAL ESTATE NON-UTILIZATION TAX
§19-2506. Appeals. [334]
(1) In any appeal from the imposition of the tax set
forth in this Section, the Tax Review Board shall find in favor of an appellant
who shows that the property assessed:
(a) was actively marketed during
the privilege year; or
(b) was occupied for substantial portions of the
privilege year, notwithstanding its designation by the Board of Revision of
Taxes or Department of Licenses and Inspections as set forth in Section
19-2402(1)(a).
(c) In the case of vacant lots, had been completely
fenced during the entire privilege year or subject to a written agreement, with
the parties intending to be legally bound, between the owner of property
abutting the vacant lot and the owner of the vacant lot allowing the abutting
owner use of the vacant lot; or
(d) In the case of vacant lots, is
owned by the abutting property owner.
(2) Nothing contained in this
Section shall be deemed to enlarge or diminish any other right of appeal that an
appellant may possess pursuant to Chapter 19-1700 of The Philadelphia
Code.