Bill 040566
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity, by generally prohibiting the keeping of certain farm animals, including certain poultry and livestock, under certain terms and conditions.
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“Aye. The ayes are 16. The nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill Number 040566.”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, June 21, 2004 · Jun 21, 2004 · official transcript, this passage
“To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules to which was referred Bill No. 040327 entitled an ordinance approving the second amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the 45th and Sansom Urban Renewal Area; And Bill No. 040424 entitled an ordinance approving the first amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area; And Bill No. 0…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 10, 2004 · Jun 10, 2004 · official transcript, this passage
“And Bill No. 040566, an ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity." 06/10/04 - STATED - 1ST READING”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 10, 2004 · Jun 10, 2004 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- May 20, 2004Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
- May 20, 2004Re-Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 9, 2004HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
- Jun 9, 2004HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
- Jun 9, 2004AMENDED · Committee on Rules
- Jun 9, 2004REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
- Jun 10, 2004ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 10, 2004SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 10, 2004ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 21, 2004READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 21, 2004PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Jul 1, 2004SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity, by generally prohibiting the keeping of certain farm animals, including certain poultry and livestock, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: TITLE 10. REGULATION OF INDIVIDUAL CONDUCT AND ACTIVITY CHAPTER 10-100. ANIMALS §10-101. Definitions. In this Chapter the following definitions apply: * * * (8) Farm Animal. Any chicken, goose, duck, turkey, goat, sheep, pig, cow, or other farm animal, provided such other farm animal presents a public nuisance due to smell and/or noise. Does not include a cat or dog. [(8)] (9) * * * [(9)] (10) * * * [(10)] (11) * * * [(11)] (12) * * * [(12)] (13) * * * [(13)] (14) * * * [(14)] (15) * * * [(15)] (16) * * * §10-112. Keeping [Pigs.] Farm Animals (1) No person shall keep [pigs] a farm animal anywhere except [a licensed slaughterhouse for a period not exceeding 5 days for the purpose of being killed for use as food]: (a) at a licensed slaughterhouse or commercial retailer of live animals sold to be killed for use as food; (b) if the animal was purchased to be killed for food and is kept for no more than 24 hours; (c) at a zoological park; (d) at a veterinary hospital or clinic; (e) at an animal shelter; (f) at a circus or other licensed entertainment venue; (g) at a facility used for educational or scientific purposes, such as schools and laboratories; or (h) on a parcel of real property of 3 or more acres, provided this subsection (h) shall not apply with respect to pigs. * * * ______________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End ?? ?? ?? ?? 1 2