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Bill 050511

Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activity on Streets," by amending Section 9-204, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by providing for additional exemptions on South street, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced May 26, 2005Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember DiCicco

From the floor

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  1. “Thank you. The record will so reflect that. I would ask the clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 050511. THE”

    President Verna · Stated Meeting, June 16, 2005 · Jun 16, 2005 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “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. 050269 entitled An Ordinance granting permission to Moore College of Art to operate and maintain a vending stand at 1916 to 1934 Race Street; and Bill No. 050362 entitled An Ordinance authorizing Brandywine Realty Trust an underground electrical conduit between 29th Street and…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 9, 2005 · Jun 9, 2005 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “And Bill No. 050511, an ordinance amending Chapter 9-200 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets."”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 9, 2005 · Jun 9, 2005 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. May 26, 2005Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. May 26, 2005Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Jun 7, 2005HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
  4. Jun 7, 2005REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
  5. Jun 7, 2005AMENDED · Committee on Streets and Services
  6. Jun 7, 2005HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
  7. Jun 9, 2005ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Jun 9, 2005SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Jun 9, 2005ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Jun 16, 2005READ · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Jun 16, 2005PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  12. Jul 8, 2005SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activity on Streets," by amending Section 9-204, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by providing for additional exemptions on South street, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 9. REGULATION OF BUSINESSES, TRADES AND PROFESSIONS. * * * CHAPTER 9-200. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES ON STREETS. * * * § 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. (.3) South street between Front street and Eighth street on Tuesdays with hours of operation from 2:00 PM to 7:00 P.M. * * * SECTION 2. The provisions of this Ordinance shall expire on September 15, 2005. ___________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End