Bill 020117
Amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by exempting sidewalk sales by owners and tenants of properties in the 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, and 1300 blocks of Pine street, and permitting such activity under certain terms and conditions.
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“…embers of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020117”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, April 4, 2002 · Apr 4, 2002 · official transcript, this passage
“The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020117.”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, April 4, 2002 · Apr 4, 2002 · official transcript, this passage
“Councilwoman Krajewski? 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020117”
The Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 4, 2002 · Apr 4, 2002 · official transcript, this passage
“And Bill No. 020117, an ordinance amending Section 9204 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City" under certain terms and conditions.”
The Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 21, 2002 · Mar 21, 2002 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Feb 28, 2002Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Feb 28, 2002Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember DiCicco that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.
- Mar 14, 2002HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
- Mar 14, 2002REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
- Mar 14, 2002HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
- Mar 21, 2002ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 21, 2002SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember DiCicco that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.
- Mar 21, 2002ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 4, 2002READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 4, 2002PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Apr 17, 2002SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by exempting sidewalk sales by owners and tenants of properties in the 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, and 1300 blocks of Pine street, and permitting such activity under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: §9-204. Sidewalk Vendors in Center City. * * * (2) Exemptions. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to: * * * (e) Sidewalk vending by owners and tenants of properties at the locations listed in subsection (f). Such vending shall be permitted and shall be exempt from the provisions of Section 9-205, including, but not limited to, the license requirement of subsection 9-205(3), provided: (.1) Such sidewalk vending is accessory to a business conducted in the abutting property; (.2) Sidewalk vending takes place within forty inches (40") of the building line; (.3) A minimum of five feet (5') of unobstructed sidewalk width shall be maintained at all times; (.4) All goods, wares, and merchandise sold or offered for sale shall be of like type and quality as that sold in the business conducted in the abutting property; and (.5) All items displayed for sale shall be arranged in a single layer so that no such item is placed on top of another such item. (f) Subsection (e) shall apply to owners and tenants of properties at the following locations: (.1) The 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, and 1300 blocks of Pine street. * * * ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End 2