Bill 040151
Amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by exempting sidewalk sales by owners and tenants of 1523 and 1529 Spruce Street, and 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 having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for 04/22/04 - STATED - 2ND READING consideration is Bill No. 040151. THE”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, April 22, 2004 · Apr 22, 2004 · official transcript, this passage
“To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Streets and Services to which was referred Bill No. 040028 entitled an ordinance granting permission to 900 South Front Street, owner of the property 900 South Front Street to operate and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe; And Bill No. 040112 entitled an ordinance amending Section 9-212 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Newss…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 15, 2004 · Apr 15, 2004 · official transcript, this passage
“And Bill No. 040151, an ordinance amending Section 9-204 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City" by exempting sidewalk sales by owners and tenants of 1523 and 1529 Spruce Street.”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 15, 2004 · Apr 15, 2004 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Feb 26, 2004Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Feb 26, 2004Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 6, 2004HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
- Apr 6, 2004REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
- Apr 6, 2004HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
- Apr 15, 2004ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 15, 2004SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 15, 2004ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 22, 2004READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 22, 2004PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- May 6, 2004SIGNED · 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 1523 and 1529 Spruce 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. (.2) 1523 and 1529 Spruce Street. * * * ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End