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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.

Introduced Mar 6, 2003Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember Clarke

From the floor

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  1. “… 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

  2. “…nd Bill No. 030137, entitled an ordinance authorizing the vacating of a portion of Sheaff Lane; And Bill 030139, entitled 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 Avenue; And Bill No. 030140, entitled an ordinance authorizing and striking from City Plan 97 and abandoning a portion of a certain right…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 20, 2003 · Mar 20, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “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

  1. Mar 6, 2003
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Mar 6, 2003
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember DiCicco that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.

  3. Mar 19, 2003
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
  4. Mar 19, 2003
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
  5. Mar 19, 2003
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
  6. Mar 20, 2003
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Mar 20, 2003
    SUSPEND 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.

  8. Mar 20, 2003
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Mar 27, 2003
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Mar 27, 2003
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. Apr 8, 2003
    SIGNED · 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