Bill 000014
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new §14-1619, entitled "Frankford Avenue Special District Controls," under certain terms and conditions.
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“To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advice you that today I have signed the following bills that were passed by Council at its session on May 4th: Bill No. 000014, Bill No. 000062; and Bill 000108, which was passed by Council at its session on May 11, 2000; and Bill No. 000021, Bill No. 000149, which were passed by Council at its session on May 18th. And I am trans…”
Ms. Rafferty · Stated Meeting, June 1, 2000 · Jun 1, 2000 · official transcript, this passage
“The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. SECOND READING - BILL 000014 The clerk will please read the title of the first bill being called for consideration, Bill No. 000014.”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, May 4, 2000 · May 4, 2000 · official transcript, this passage
“Aye. SECOND READING - BILL 000014”
Councilman Kenney · Stated Meeting, May 4, 2000 · May 4, 2000 · official transcript, this passage
“Bill No. 000014, an ordinance Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code relating to zoning and planning by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new 14-1619, entitled "Frankford Avenue Special District Controls," under certain terms and circumstances.”
Ms. Rafferty · Stated Meeting, April 27, 2000 · Apr 27, 2000 · official transcript, this passage
“To the President and Members of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules to which was referred bill 000014 entitled an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code relating to zoning and planning by amending 14-1600, miscellaneous, by adding a new Section 14-1619 entitled Frankford Avenue Special District Controls. Bill No. 000027 entitled an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code relati…”
Chief Clerk Hauser · Stated Meeting, April 13, 2000 · Apr 13, 2000 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Feb 3, 2000Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
- Feb 3, 2000Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 12, 2000HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
- Apr 12, 2000REPORTED FAVORABLY · Committee on Rules
- Apr 13, 2000ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 27, 2000ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- May 4, 2000READ · CITY COUNCIL
- May 4, 2000PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- May 31, 2000SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new §14-1619, entitled "Frankford Avenue Special District Controls," under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 14-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Miscellaneous," is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING. * * * CHAPTER 14-1600. MISCELLANEOUS * * * §14-1619. Frankford Avenue Special District Controls. (1) Legislative Findings. The Council finds that: (a) Major public and private investments have been made and continue to be made in and around Frankford avenue to preserve and protect the economic development potential, and protect and promote the economic vitality of this area of Philadelphia; (b) The revitalization of Frankford avenue is important to the economic vitality and diverse character of Philadelphia in that it serves as a shopping area for nearby residents; (c) It is desirable to maintain the pedestrian friendly atmosphere of this area as future development and redevelopment progresses along Frankford avenue; (d) Within the said area there has been an increased number of certain uses. Said uses while not necessarily offensive by themselves, when concentrated in an area, tend to contribute to the deterioration of the aesthetics and economics of that area; (e) This area is important to the cultural and commercial vitality of Philadelphia and these types of uses could have a negative impact upon the City's efforts to improve this area; (f) Therefore, special land use and zoning controls, providing for the prohibition of certain uses are required to preserve the integrity of this area. (2) District Boundaries. For the purposes of this section, the Frankford Avenue Special District Controls shall apply to all properties with frontage on Frankford avenue between Harbison avenue and the Solly avenue. (3) Prohibited Uses. Within the area subject to the Frankford Avenue Special district Controls and notwithstanding any other Chapter of this Title, the following uses shall be prohibted; (a) Employment agencies; * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. _______________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added.