Bill 030139
Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by exempting sidewalk sales by owners and tenants of properties on both sides of Girard avenue between Frankford and Susquehanna avenues, and by permitting such activity under certain terms and conditions.
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“Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The final bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 030139. THE”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, March 27, 2003 · Mar 27, 2003 · official transcript, this passage
“To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia. The Committee of Streets and Services to which was referred Bill No. 020757, entitled an ordinance granting permission to University of Sciences to construct, own, use and maintain underground steam lines under the 4200 block of Woodland Avenue; And Bill No. 030018, entitled an ordinance authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 20, 2003 · Mar 20, 2003 · official transcript, this passage
“And Bill 030139, an ordinance amending Section 9-205 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by exempting sidewalk sales by owners and tenants of properties on both sides of Girard Avenue between Frankford and Susquehanna Avenues.”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 20, 2003 · Mar 20, 2003 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Mar 6, 2003Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 6, 2003Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 19, 2003HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
- Mar 19, 2003REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
- Mar 19, 2003HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
- Mar 20, 2003ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 20, 2003SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 20, 2003ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 27, 2003READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 27, 2003PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 8, 2003SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by exempting sidewalk sales by owners and tenants of properties on both sides of Girard avenue between Frankford and Susquehanna avenues, and by permitting such activity under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: §9-205. Sidewalk Sales. * * * (2) Exemptions. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to: * * * (d) Sidewalk sales by owners and tenants of properties at the locations listed in subsection (e). 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. (e) Subsection (d) shall apply to owners and tenants of properties at the following locations: (.1) Both sides of Girard avenue between Frankford avenue and Susquehanna avenue. * * * ____________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End 2