Philadelphia Code Title 12, sections 12-1502 through 12-1517, governs commercial and passenger loading zones. The Streets Department and Philadelphia Parking Authority designate signed zones, charge meter fees where applicable, and ticket non-commercial vehicles or stays beyond posted limits.
Loading zones are designated by Streets Department signage and pavement markings under Title 12 of the Philadelphia Code. Section 12-1502 authorizes commercial loading zones for vehicles displaying valid commercial registration and active loading or unloading. Section 12-1503 covers passenger loading zones for short pickups and drop-offs. Some loading zones operate as paid metered zones administered by the Philadelphia Parking Authority, with rates and time limits posted on signage or pay-by-plate kiosks. Outside posted hours, regular parking rules apply. Section 12-1513 addresses hotel and theater zones. Buses, taxis, and TNCs have separate stand and curb regulations under sections 12-1515 and 12-1517.
Non-commercial parking in a posted loading zone draws Philadelphia Parking Authority citations starting at 51 dollars under Title 12, with towing risk under section 12-2405 if obstructing commerce or exceeding posted time limits.
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