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Bill 040999

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by deleting and no longer permitting the preparation and retail sale of food for consumption off premises as an accessory use in the C-2 commercial district; by amending the definition of a restaurant; and by making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Nov 18, 2004Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember MillerCouncilmember MillerCouncilmember TascoCouncilmember TascoCouncilmember MarianoCouncilmember MarianoCouncilmember ClarkeCouncilmember ClarkeCouncilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember DiCicco

From the floor

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  1. “…e, the bill passes. The last bill to be called for 02/03/05 - STATED - 2ND READING consideration is Bill No. 040999. THE”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, February 3, 2005 · Feb 3, 2005 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “… Session of Council. We will now consider another special order of business, a resolution recalling Bill No. 040999. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, January 25, 2005 · Jan 25, 2005 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “A resolution requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 040999, entitled an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by deleting and no longer permitting the preparation of retail sale of food for consumption on premises as an accessory use in the C-2 Commercial District by amending the definition of a restaurant for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, January 25, 2005 · Jan 25, 2005 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “…of Philadelphia, I am returning herewith, as requested by your resolution adopted January 25, 2005, Bill No. 040999, entitled an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Zoning and Planning," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, January 25, 2005 · Jan 25, 2005 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “…e Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Miller for a motion that Council reconsider the vote by which Bill No. 040999 was passed.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, January 25, 2005 · Jan 25, 2005 · official transcript, this passage

  6. “…A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the motion carries and the vote by which Bill No. 040999 has been reconsidered. The bill will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for our next Session. We will now return to our regular order of business. And at this time the Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney for any bills or resolutions he would like to introduce.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, January 25, 2005 · Jan 25, 2005 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Nov 18, 2004
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Nov 18, 2004
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  3. Dec 9, 2004
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  4. Dec 9, 2004
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  5. Dec 9, 2004
    AMENDED · Committee on Rules
  6. Dec 9, 2004
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  7. Dec 9, 2004
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Dec 9, 2004
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Dec 9, 2004
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Dec 16, 2004
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  11. Dec 16, 2004
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  12. Jan 25, 2005
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  13. Jan 25, 2005
    ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING. · CITY COUNCIL
  14. Feb 3, 2005
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  15. Feb 3, 2005
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  16. Feb 16, 2005
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by deleting and no longer permitting the preparation and retail sale of food for consumption off premises as an accessory use in the C-2 commercial district; by amending the definition of a restaurant; and by making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING. * * * § 14-102. Definitions. * * * (106) Restaurant. A use engaged in the preparation and retail sale of food and beverages, including the sale of alcoholic beverages, on non-disposable ware for consumption by patrons on premises, with a minimum of thirty (30) seats, and which does not provide live entertainment; (107) Restaurant (Take-out). A use engaged in the preparation and retail sale of food and beverages which serves food and/or beverages in disposable packaging and/or containers for consumption by patrons on or off the premises, including but not limited to delicatessens and/or a restaurant with twenty-nine (29) or less seats; * * * § 14-303. "C-2" Commercial District. * * * (2) Use Regulations -Without Certificate. * * * (p) Restaurant (see (3)(p) below), cafe, soda or ice cream fountain, or catering, including outdoor dining areas; [provided that the preparation and sale at retail of food to be consumed off premises shall be permitted as an accessory use subject to (2)(s) below;] * * * (s) Accessory uses, customarily incidental to any of the above permitted uses; provided, that the accessory use does not occupy more than 25% of the gross floor area, and does not include open air storage of materials, equipment or merchandise, except as provided in subparagraph (n) above. Accessory use shall not include the preparation and sale at retail of food to be consumed off premises whether by a restaurant, café, soda or ice cream fountain. * * * § 14-309. Area Shopping Center District. * * * (2) Use Regulations. * * * (g) restaurant, café, catering, or soda or ice cream fountain, including outdoor dining areas; * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. __________________________ Explanation: [Bracket] indicates matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End ?? ?? ?? ??