Issues: signs

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Lunch trucks popping up in residentials areas Open

800 Washington Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Passyunk Square

I'm not sure what the law is about this but there have been a few lunch trucks popping up in my area. It would be one thing if it was a day operation but they are parked there for good. The one orange truck on the corner of 8th and Washington had a sign in the window recently advertising for a Garage for Rent, which to me meant, they used to use a garage to park at night and when they saw they could park there all night and day, there was no need to rent a garage. I don't love how any of them (3 in total) look and I think it is not fair to occupy 2-3 legal parking spots. Can someone enlighten me about these trucks, the law? I also saw someone urinating on my street the other night, wearing a white apron. So is this where these workers are using the bathroom??? Unacceptable. When the truck has left, to go to the soccer games down the street or a festival lately, they leave orange traffic cones.

2013-05-06 · Reported by pearlgrl (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- CR (Guest)
  
  We have the same issue with a taco truck that arrived on 10th and Washington. They are parked there each day from around noon until midnight, and then they park another car there when they aren't there - to reserve their spot. (It's the same car, every single day.) Because of how they park, they take up two parking spots that have been used by them for the lat six months. What is the law with this? Are cars/trucks allowed to park indefinitely? Is there zoning involved that we can have our voices heard?
  
  2013-05-08 · Flag Flagged
- Franceach (Guest)
  
  Check to see if the car has valid registration and inspection stickers. If it does, I don't think there is anything you can do.
  
  2013-05-08 · Flag Flagged
- pearlgrl (Guest)
  
  One of the lunch trucks was parked for months on 8th street just south of Washington and at the end of my street. It had 3 flat tires so clearly it wasn't moving at all. Oddly, it was a nicely painted and maintained truck so not sure why it wasn't being used. I didn't want that at the end of my street and I did file a 311 complaint and now it is parked across the street on Washington in the parking lot also not moving. It also angers me as CR said, that they take up two parking spots. I can't always find parking after work and they have two consistent spots. It would be a good idea to bring this up at one of the Passyunk Square Civic Association meetings. I'm not against people making a living but I don't really feel we need lunch trucks in our neighborhood.
  
  2013-05-08 · Flag Flagged
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Car parked in crosswalk Archived

12th And Tasker Philadelphia, PA - Passyunk Square

There's a black Mercedes SUV that everyday is parked either in the crosswalk, or in between the crosswalk and the parking sign on the southeast corner. it has florida license plate E89 4??. It also has a PA 'Police Business' sign on the dashboard. I'm not sure what police business it has blocking the cross walk for the past month (and more).

Also, if you go into google street view, you can see it illegally parked in the crosswalk too! Who knows old that is. I'm including that in the photo too.

2011-09-12 · Reported by Jesse · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Majd B.
  
  Voted to fix! Can you vote to fix one of my issues. Just go to my box at oregon and bigler and 9th and Randolph Sts. Or go near Widner Chester an the airport and find my graffiti issues!
  
  2011-09-23 · Flag Flagged
- TJR
  
  The vehicle was parked there the entire weekend. Can someone please Acknowledge this problem or at least explain why this person is exempt from the several laws he is breaking every single day.
  
  2011-09-26 · Flag Flagged
- Juliana
  
  Hi Jesse, TJR and anyone else who's concerned about this: I'm a journalist who writes a column that helps with city service issues. I'd like to figure this out for you guys, could you shoot me an email (reyesj@philly.com) or give me a call at 215-854-5855 to chat? Thanks!
  
  2011-09-27 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Jesse
  
  It looks like this has been resolved. The Mercedes is apparently done its offical police business (window sign is gone) and has backed up into a legal spot. I'll still be interested to see if it gets any tickets because it doesnt have a zone parking permit, but hopefully that intersection is a bit safer now.
  
  2011-09-29 · Flag Flagged
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Numerous "Sams Buys Houses" signs littered across E Passyunk Ave Archived

East Passyunk Ave Philadelphia, PA - Passyunk Square

See image of bandit sign attached.

I have identified the business that is erecting illegal bandit signs. The phone number on the signs is (215) 550-9000.

Samlaw Properties LLC

Pennsport
Philadelphia, PA 19148
United States

Telephone: 215-550-9000
Fax: 484-334-8087
Website: http://sambuyshouses.com/contact

Mailing address:
Sam Buys Houses

P.O. Box 2087
Aston, PA 19014

I traced it to a business called Samlaw Properties LLC. More information below:

2011-06-22 · Reported by Christoofar · Share · Flag Flagged
- Acknowledged Philly311
  
  Are these signs posted on street poles or on buildings? Thank you. (mb)
  
  2011-06-23 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Philly311
  
  Information submitted. (mb)
  
  2011-06-23 · Flag Flagged
- Ballz97FM (Guest)
  
  Poles.
  
  2011-06-23 · Flag Flagged
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Vacant Lot Clean-up Needed Open

829 Wharton St Philadelphia, PA - Passyunk Square

Vacant lot always trash strewn and overgrown. This has been entered on www.phila.gov/311. Please follow this link to vote to support this issue on 311 by clicking on the blue button with the thumbs up sign on it: http://www.publicstuff.com/pa/philadelphia-pa/vacant-lot-clean-up/vacant-lot-clean-up-99681

2013-03-20 · Reported by Elizabeth (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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traffic signal stuck on red northbound Open

1601 S 11 Philadelphia, PA - Passyunk Square

traffic signal heading north on 11th is stuck on red, whilst tasker heading west has green - been like this all day. Besides the annoying honking on 11th all day, it's a tbone accident waiting to happen as annoyed people finally give up on the red light and screech north whilst folks on tasker think they have the green.

2013-01-07 · Reported by FountainFan (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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Trash located behind gun club for months Archived

831 Ellsworth And 1100 Darien Street Philadelphia, PA - Passyunk Square

There has been a significant amount of trash left behind the Philadelphia Archery and Gun Club for more than 6 months. There is a sign posted that there is a $300 fine for dumping and they should be charged. It is an eye sore. I have complained to 311 a few times and they said it can take 30 days for L & I to respond.

2012-11-06 · Reported by Pearlgrl (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- pearlgrl (Guest)
  
  This item is closed and I have to say, I am so pleased with this site. It was closed earlier even though it wasn't removed. The city didn't find the trash, but they didn't look in the back. But it is now gone and I am thrilled and want to thank this site and the city. This site works!!
  
  2012-12-07 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Kevin Donohue (Admin)
  
  Great! So happy to hear it!
  
  2012-12-07 · Flag Flagged
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Scaffolding across an entire street Archived

7th And Medina Sts Philadelphia, PA - Passyunk Square

Contractors have erected scaffolding that completely blocks Medina Street. And they have also removed the stop signs from the end of the block

2012-08-21 · Reported by concerned citizen · Share · Flag Flagged
- Closed concerned citizen
  
  Contractors finally finished the job and the scaffolding was removed. So, yes this issue is closed but not due to any assistance from any city entity.
  
  2012-10-21 · Flag Flagged
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Overflowing trash Open

1100-1142 S 11th St Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA - Passyunk Square

People try to use the trash cans but they are too full and never emptied on time. Not town room the design of these is majorly flawed since you have to touch the handle to open it

2012-08-25 · Reported by Leahhat · Share · Flag Flagged
- Lnr103 (Guest)
  
  Completely agree. Design flaw. These trash cans had a lot of potential too. Perhaps if they were changed more frequently and the handles cleaned. I still always think twice and use my pinky to open. Too bad. They were a huge upgrade from the loose bags that blew in the wind and emptied trash into the street. I don't see Philly changing this design anytime soon but perhaps they'll start emptying them more frequently ? I hope.
  
  2012-08-27 · Flag Flagged
- Sary31
  
  Agree, it needs to be emptied more frequently.
  
  2012-08-27 · Flag Flagged
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Camera on telephone pole Open

8th St & Federal St Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA - Passyunk Square

Why is there a camera mounted on a telephone pole? It is not a Philadelphia Police type camera with the blue light. It doesn't have a sign. It's tied into the electric line on tue telephone pole.

2012-08-25 · Reported by Francach · Share · Flag Flagged
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Trash , Illegal Dumping , Directional Sign Along 1100 Block of South Reed St... Open

1100 South Reed Street Philadelphia, PA - Passyunk Square

Trash , Illegal Dumping , Directional Sign laying along the 1100 Block of South Reed Street. This is along the city buildings and behind the ACME. Trash is building up next to where L&I and City personnel park there vehicles. Please address.

2012-07-11 · Reported by Grande Fratello · Share · Flag Flagged
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Ditch Repair Archived

904 Wilder St Philadelphia, PA - Passyunk Square

There is a deep ditch where a construction crew had performed work and failed to fill it in. The ditch has deteriorated significantly since. Cars that pass over it scratch the undercarriage of the vehicle. The sharp edge of the ditch may puncture tires as well.

2011-10-22 · Reported by Ray (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Closed Majd B.
  
  Issue reported to city!
  
  2011-10-29 · Flag Flagged
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sign falling down Archived

1124 Greenwich St Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA - Passyunk Square

The street sign is falling down.

2011-01-28 · Reported by d14o (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Acknowledged Philly311
  
  Updated 2/17/11 5:06pm: The Streets Dept has received the request (mb)
  
  2011-02-18 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Philly311
  
  Information submitted. (mb)
  
  2011-02-18 · Flag Flagged
- d14o (Guest)
  
  The sign has fallen down in yesterday's high wnds.
  
  2011-02-20 · Flag Flagged
- d14o (Guest)
  
  The sign seems to have been stolen.
  
  2011-02-22 · Flag Flagged
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Illegally parked car Archived

1211 S 13th St Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA - Passyunk Square

Black Mercedes

PA License plate # HCC 6888 parked behind no parking sign at corner of 13th and Latona

This driver parks here to make room for silver Ford Mustang NJ License # ZTT 93J, which parks and idles illegally on 13th st every day. Mustang has no philadelphia parking permit

2010-11-17 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
- Acknowledged Philly311
  
  Please report this issue to the Police. They will come out and ticket the illegally parked car. Thank you. (mb)
  
  2010-12-15 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Philly311
  
  Information submitted. (mb)
  
  2010-12-15 · Flag Flagged
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Sidewalk not shoveled Archived

1202 Passyunk Avenue Philadelphia, PA - Passyunk Square

hi, this business (Super Sign) did not shove the sidewalk on Passyunk Ave. On Monday, the food vendor garage next to it, parked a huge truck on the sidewalk, thus leaving nowhere for pedestrians to walk. They had to walk in the street.

2011-02-03 · Reported by Ririd · Share · Flag Flagged
- Closed Philly311
  
  Ticket closed due to age. (mb)
  
  2011-02-23 · Flag Flagged
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Missing No Parking signs for crosswalk Archived

1137 E Passyunk Ave Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA - Passyunk Square

There are no No Parking signs as is typical for the crosswalks leading to and from the corner of E. Passyunk and S 8th St (in front of the auto parts store). Cars and trucks are constantly blocking the crosswalks (and even the sidewalk), not to mention the road when they are double parked.

Looking at Google street view, you can see multiple images from different angle, all with cars blocking the crosswalks and sidewalk.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1141+East+Passyunk+Avenue&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=1141+E+Passyunk+Ave,+Philadelphia,+Pennsylvania+19147&ll=39.934674,-75.156991&spn=0.001368,0.00273&z=19&layer=c&cbll=39.934987,-75.157113&panoid=0JiXoUhbNZu7E7yIbQf7wQ&cbp=12,237.5,,0,5

2011-03-13 · Reported by Concerned Citizen (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Acknowledged Philly311
  
  Ticket #1537998. Ticket forwarded to Streets Department for follow-up. Thank you. (mb)
  
  2011-03-16 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Philly311
  
  Service request submittted. (mb)
  
  2011-03-16 · Flag Flagged
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Need Speed Bumps Archived

1436 S 13th St Philadelphia, PA 19147 - Passyunk Square

Cars and trucks routinely drive in excess of 50mph on this small, residential section of 13th street, between Reed and Dickinson. We have over 20 small children, most under 5 years old, living on this block. Posted/enforced speed limits, "children playing" signage, AND speed bumps will help to prevent child fatalities from the unnecessary speeding traffic.

2009-04-06 · Reported by Jeremy Ryan (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Mark
  
  Thanks, Bob. Did you hear back?
  
  2010-07-06 · Flag Flagged
- Jeremy Ryan (Guest)
  
  I'm so glad this is getting some attention. I can walk outside my door at ANY given time of day and watch drivers, usually on cell phones, speeding in excess of 60 mph between stop signs in this one-block section. We had a small reprieve from this maniacal behavior during the re-surfacing of the roadway this last year. With so many children on the block, speed bumps will really help prevent accidents!
  
  2010-07-07 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Baba Bob Shipman
  
  reported
  
  2011-08-01 · Flag Flagged
- Baba Bob Shipman
  
  Desk sgt will send squad car
  
  2011-08-01 · Flag Flagged
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L & I 1412 s. 7th street Open

1417-1433 S 7th St Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA - Passyunk Square

Loud hammering, sawing noises from vacant building but no sign of permits or contractor vehicles. Building appears to be chained shut from inside. Building also has terrible pigeon and rodent infestation and is covered with grafitti.

2012-05-18 · Reported by Jen kinter · Share · Flag Flagged
- Anonymous
  
  This properties a serious eyesore. I would like this addressed as well.
  
  2012-05-18 · Flag Flagged
- ambiguator
  
  5 or 6 properties on this block are pretty shady looking.
  
  2012-05-18 · Flag Flagged
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Outdated parking signs Open

Passyunk Ave. & Wharton St Philadelphia, PA - Passyunk Square

We haven't had street cleaning in a decade.....yet the signs remain confusing visitors and would be home buyers. Just had a showing yesterday where the buyer did not want to live on a street where they would have to move there car twice a week......

Also the no parking sign at Passyunk & Wharton is set about 30 feet back from the corner. No reason for this. Again, ten plus years ago there was a lot where an auto body shop parked cars and needed access. Now it is a garden with no need to restrict parking. these outdated signs are ugly and confusing. They need to be removed.

2012-04-23 · Reported by H.Padugan · Share · Flag Flagged
- Dan Pohlig
  
  Hi H.,
  
  The Passyunk Square Civic Association is in the process of doing a signage project that will replace many of the outdated No Parking/Street Cleaning signs with "Welcome to Passyunk Square" (or something to that effect and the website www.passyunksquare.org). We're hoping to accomplish three things... (1) continue our efforts to brand the neighborhood from 6th to Broad and Washington to Tasker as Passyunk Square, (2) alert people to the existence of and good work of the Passyunk Square Civic Association and (3) remove the outdated signs.
  
  If you have any questions you can find our contact information at www.passyunksquare.org (where you can also sign up to be on our email list). Also, feel free to use the fact that there is an active, hardworking civic association that is striving to imporve the neighborhood as a selling point when showing houses!
  
  Best,
  Dan Pohlig
  Communications Committee Chair
  Passyunk Square Civic Association
  
  2012-04-23 · Flag Flagged
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Store Signage and double parking in Bicycle route Open

1300 Washington Ave Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA - Passyunk Square

Double whammy from 13th through 11th...an auto repair shop, forget the name, and a discount furniture store both with double parked cars, signage and and employees blocking the bicycle lane. Traffic in the right lane moves quickly, so it can be harrowing getting around the obstacles.

2011-06-17 · Reported by Aaron Olk (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- TJ (Guest)
  
  Thia area is a real problem. Extremely dangerous.
  
  2011-09-15 · Flag Flagged
- pearlzy (Guest)
  
  What about the dance school. They are always parked in the bike lane but also in the right traffic lane which causes cars coming through the light at Broad to have to get over in a dangerous fashion. They should only be allowed to occupy the side closest to the curb for child pick up.
  
  2012-05-14 · Flag Flagged
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Alert about auto detailing place Archived

1323 S Warnock St Philadelphia, PA - Passyunk Square

Hey Folks,
Just so everyone knows, the owners of this building are currently scheduled to appear before the ZBA on December 14th at 5pm. The ZBA schedule says they looking for a "PERMIT FOR AN AUTO DETAILING SHOP WITH ONE(1) FLATWALL NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY SIGN ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING." Current zoning class is R-10A (single family) which means that this has been operating illegally for some time. This applicant has not yet scheduled to meet with the PSCA Zoning Committee but IF THE DO meet with the PSCA Zoning Committee before their ZBA hearing on the 14th it will be on December 13th at 7pm at the monthly zoning committee meeting.

2011-12-04 · Reported by Dan Pohlig · Share · Flag Flagged
- Passyunk Square Town Watch
  
  Note: this applicant is scheduled to appear before the Passyunk Square Civic Association Zoning Committee on Tuesday, January 10 at 7pm. (location: South Philadelphia Older Adult Center, East Passyunk and Dickinson.)
  
  2012-01-09 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Dan Pohlig
  
  Zoning meeting has occurred.
  
  2012-02-02 · Flag Flagged
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Reported Ditch Repair still not resolved Open

904 Wilder St Philadelphia, PA - Passyunk Square

#134473 Ditch Repair

There is a deep ditch where a construction crew had performed work and failed to fill it in. The ditch has deteriorated significantly since. Cars that pass over it scratch the undercarriage of the vehicle. The sharp edge of the ditch may puncture tires as well.
The city posted up No Parking signs for four days and still did not fill it in. That was almost a week ago. Now it is almost double the depth as it was before. Vehicles still park on the side that gives no extra room to go around it, only through.

2011-11-14 · Reported by Ray (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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Abandoned bicycle locked to street poles Archived

739 Wharton St Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA - Passyunk Square

There are two abandoned bicycles locked to separate street sign poles on this block. One is in front of 739. It's been there over a year. There is a bike frame only locked to pole a few doors East on the same side of the street. Also been there + 1 year.

2010-11-27 · Reported by Geekwitch · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Reopened Baba Bob Shipman
  
  must reopen
  
  2010-12-03 · Flag Flagged
- Baba Bob Shipman
  
  today 12/3/2010
  
  2010-12-03 · Flag Flagged
- Baba Bob Shipman
  
  Service request submitted.(bs)
  
  2010-12-13 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Bob Shipman (Guest)
  
  reported
  
  2010-12-16 · Flag Flagged

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