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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.

Introduced Feb 26, 2004Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Council President VernaCouncilmember Blackwell

From the floor

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  1. “…e, 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

  2. “…ners of the property 2650 South 15th Street, to operate and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe; And Bill No. 040151, entitled 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 and permitting such activity under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. 040158, entitled an ordinance a…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 15, 2004 · Apr 15, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “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

  1. Feb 26, 2004
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Feb 26, 2004
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  3. Apr 6, 2004
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
  4. Apr 6, 2004
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
  5. Apr 6, 2004
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
  6. Apr 15, 2004
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Apr 15, 2004
    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. Apr 15, 2004
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Apr 22, 2004
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Apr 22, 2004
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  11. May 6, 2004
    SIGNED · 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