Smart Loading Zones.
Philadelphia Code § 12-923
in effect§ 12-923. Smart Loading Zones.
(1) The Parking Authority shall install smart loading zones that include sensors, a camera-based parking enforcement system pursuant to Section 12-924, and such additional technology necessary to administer and enforce this section. Existing loading zones may be converted to smart loading zones as provided in this section. Smart loading zones are authorized at the following locations:
(a) In the Center City area bounded by Spring Garden Street, Bainbridge Street, the Schuylkill River and the Delaware River.
(2) Motor vehicles may, upon payment of the fee of ten cents ($0.10) per minute, use smart loading zones for a period not to exceed one (1) hour.
(3) Vehicles may not stop, stand, or park in a smart loading zone for more than three (3) minutes without payment as required in subsection (2) or longer than one (1) hour in any case.
(4) The Parking Authority shall install clear and conspicuous signage identifying each smart loading zone, including applicable penalties for use of the smart loading zone in violation of this Section.
(5) The Department of Streets may promulgate regulations providing for the location and parking restrictions applicable to each smart loading zone, unless otherwise provided for in this Section.
Notes
133.2 | Added, Bill No. 241063 (approved January 15, 2025), effective February 14, 2025; amended, Bill No. 260134 (approved May 26, 2026), effective June 25, 2026.
Source: City of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Code and Home Rule Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-306996Fetched: 10/27/2026