Definitions.
Philadelphia Code § 12-2901
in effect§ 12-2901. Definitions.
(1) Authority. The Philadelphia Parking Authority.
(2) Contractor vehicle. A vehicle bearing commercial license plates, registered to or leased by (as defined in subsection 12-2901(2)(a)) a contractor to whom all trade, occupation and commercial activity licenses have been issued by the City of Philadelphia. 403
(a) Leased Vehicle means a vehicle owned by a leasing business which is being provided to a contractor through a leasing contract. A vehicle leased from an individual to a contractor is not a leased vehicle for purposes of this Chapter.
(3) Contractor Parking Permit. A permit to be placed in the window of a vehicle indicating that the vehicle is being used to perform a contractor service, with space provided to indicate where the work is being performed, or, upon establishment by the Parking Authority of a system of permit recognition based on identification of the registration plate of the vehicle, a permit issued under such system. 404
Notes
403 | Amended, Bill No. 110758 (approved December 21, 2011), effective May 1, 2012.
404 | Amended, Bill No. 190463 (approved June 26, 2019).
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/0-0-0-286229Fetched: 10/27/2026