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Bill 060292-A

Amending Section 14-1611 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls," by providing for additional height controls in the vicinity of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Apr 20, 2006Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember ClarkeCouncilmember ClarkeCouncilmember ClarkeCouncilmember Clarke

From the floor

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  1. “Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. The next bill to be called for 12/14/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR consideration is Bill No. 060292-A.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, December 14, 2006 · Dec 14, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 060292-A, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-1611 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls,' by providing for additional height controls in the vicinity of Benjamin Franklin Parkway"; and Bill No. 060637, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 14-1400 o…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, November 30, 2006 · Nov 30, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Bill No. 060292-A, an ordinance amending Section 14-1611 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls."”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, November 30, 2006 · Nov 30, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “The ayes have it and the bill just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Resolution No. 060485 will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. Council will proceed now under a special order of business, a resolution re-calling Bill No. 060292-A. The Chair at this time recognizes Councilman Clarke.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, September 14, 2006 · Sep 14, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “A resolution requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 060292-A, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-1611 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls,' by providing for additional height controls in the vicinity of Benjamin Franklin Parkway."”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, September 14, 2006 · Sep 14, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  6. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am returning herewith as requested by your resolution adopted September 14, 2006 Bill No. 060292-A, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-1611 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls,' by providing for additional height controls in the vicinity of Benjamin Franklin Parkway, under certain terms and conditions…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, September 14, 2006 · Sep 14, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Apr 20, 2006Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Apr 20, 2006Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. May 10, 2006HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  4. May 10, 2006HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  5. May 10, 2006AMENDED · Committee on Rules
  6. May 10, 2006REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  7. May 11, 2006SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  8. May 11, 2006ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. May 11, 2006ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  10. May 25, 2006READ · CITY COUNCIL
  11. May 25, 2006AMENDED · CITY COUNCIL
  12. May 25, 2006ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING. · CITY COUNCIL
  13. Jun 8, 2006READ · CITY COUNCIL
  14. Jun 8, 2006PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  15. Sep 14, 2006READ · CITY COUNCIL
  16. Sep 14, 2006RECONSIDERED · CITY COUNCIL
  17. Sep 14, 2006RECOMMITTED · CITY COUNCIL
  18. Sep 14, 2006Re-Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  19. Nov 28, 2006HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  20. Nov 28, 2006HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  21. Nov 28, 2006AMENDED · Committee on Rules
  22. Nov 28, 2006REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  23. Nov 30, 2006ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  24. Nov 30, 2006SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  25. Nov 30, 2006ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  26. Dec 14, 2006READ · CITY COUNCIL
  27. Dec 14, 2006PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  28. Jan 23, 2007SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Section 14-1611 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls," by providing for additional height controls in the vicinity of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 14-1611 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: §14-1611. Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls. * * * (3) Special Height Control District. (a) No building within the following boundaries shall exceed one hundred twenty-five (125) feet in height: (1.) The area bounded by the Schuylkill River, John F. Kennedy Boulevard, North 23rd Street, Arch Street, North 20th Street, Vine Street, Franklin Town Boulevard, North 17th Street, Brandywine Street, North 21st Street, Fairmount Avenue, north 22nd Street, and Aspen Street, following a line extending from the center line of Aspen Street west to the Schuylkill River. (b) No building with frontage on Spring Garden Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and North 18th Street or on the north side of Spring Garden Street between North 18th Street and North Broad Street shall exceed forty-five (45) feet in height. (c) Conflicting Regulations. When the provisions of this subsection conflict with other provisions of this Title, the more restrictive provisions shall control. [(3)] (4) * * * [(4)] (5) * * * [(5)] (6) * * * [(6)] (7) * * * [(7)] (8) * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. _____________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End