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Bill 051144-A

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-104, entitled "Non-Conforming Structures and Uses," by amending provisions relating to the reconstruction of non-conforming structures, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Dec 1, 2005Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember O'NeillCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember O'Neill

From the floor

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  1. “The ayes have it and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Council will now proceed under a special order of business and the reconsideration of Bill No. 051144-A. This bill was passed by Council at its March 16, 2006 session and was returned disapproved by the Mayor on the March 30, 2006 session. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, April 6, 2006 · Apr 6, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Council reconsider Bill No. 051144-A, which was approved by City Council on March 16, 2006.”

    Councilman O'Neill · Stated Meeting, April 6, 2006 · Apr 6, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “The ayes have it. The motion carries. Council will now reconsider the vote by which Bill No. 051144-A was passed. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, April 6, 2006 · Apr 6, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “Bill No. 051144-A, an ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-104, entitled "Non-Conforming Structures and Uses," by amending provisions relating to the reconstruction of non-conforming structures, all under certain terms and conditions.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 6, 2006 · Apr 6, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “Thank you. This bill, having been read on two different days, was duly approved by Council on March 16, 2006 and was to Council by the Mayor as disapproved on March 30, 2006. The question is, shall Bill No. 051144-A pass notwithstanding the Mayor's disapproval. I would ask you to please note that a vote of aye is a vote to override the Mayor's veto and a vote of no is a vote to sustain the Mayor's veto. At this time,…”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, April 6, 2006 · Apr 6, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  6. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advise you that on March 30, 2006, I signed all the bills that were passed by Council at its session on March 16, 2006, except Bill No. 051144-A; and I am pleased to advise you that on March 30th, I signed the following bill that was passed by Council at its on session on March 23, 2006: Bill No. 060092; and I am herewith returni…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 30, 2006 · Mar 30, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Dec 1, 2005Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Dec 1, 2005Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Feb 21, 2006HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  4. Feb 21, 2006REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  5. Feb 21, 2006HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  6. Feb 21, 2006AMENDED · Committee on Rules
  7. Feb 23, 2006ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Feb 23, 2006SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Feb 23, 2006ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Mar 2, 2006READ · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Mar 2, 2006PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  12. Mar 9, 2006RECONSIDERED · CITY COUNCIL
  13. Mar 9, 2006READ · CITY COUNCIL
  14. Mar 9, 2006AMENDED · CITY COUNCIL
  15. Mar 9, 2006ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING. · CITY COUNCIL
  16. Mar 16, 2006READ · CITY COUNCIL
  17. Mar 16, 2006PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  18. Mar 30, 2006VETOED · MAYOR
  19. Apr 6, 2006VETO OVERRIDDEN · CITY COUNCIL
  20. Apr 6, 2006RECONSIDERED · CITY COUNCIL
  21. Apr 6, 2006READ · CITY COUNCIL

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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-104, entitled "Non-Conforming Structures and Uses," by amending provisions relating to the reconstruction of non-conforming structures, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 14-104 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING CHAPTER 14-100. GENERAL PROVISIONS. * * * §14-104. Non-Conforming Structures and Uses. * * * (6) Reconstruction of Demolished, Destroyed, or Condemned Structures. (a) Where any structure, containing a non-conforming use or being non-conforming as to area, height, floor area or bulk, has two-thirds or more of its gross floor area destroyed by fire or Act of God, or is legally condemned, the new construction which is erected in place of said destroyed or condemned portion shall be erected in conformance with the use, area, height, floor area and bulk regulations of the district in which said structure is located; provided, that the erection of new parking and/or loading spaces shall not be required in connection with said new construction, except where said destruction or condemnation is 90% or more of the gross floor area of the structure; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to the following: (.1) Residential structures in districts zoned R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5 or R-6, in the Tenth Councilmanic District. (b) Where any structure, containing a non-conforming use or being non-conforming as to area, height, floor area or bulk, has less than two-thirds of its gross floor area destroyed by fire or Act of God, or is legally condemned, it may be reconstructed and used for the same non-conforming use if building reconstruction is commenced within three years of destruction or condemnation and is carried on to completion without interruption, but the new structure shall not exceed in area, height, floor area and bulk the structure so destroyed or condemned and shall be subject to all other provisions of this Section governing non-conforming structures and uses; provided, however, that a residential structure in a district zoned R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5 or R-6, in the Tenth Councilmanic District, may take advantage of this subparagraph regardless whether the structure is destroyed in whole or in part, and any such reconstruction need not comply with any parking requirements set forth in Section 14-1402 to the extent such requirements did not previously apply to the structure prior to its destruction. * * * _____________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End