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Bill 060582-A

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a definition and providing for day care in certain commercial districts and as an accessory use to churches and places of worship, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Jun 15, 2006Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember Reynolds Brown

From the floor

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  1. “Thank you Madam President. Madam President, I would like to ask for a leave of absence. I have to deal with a pressing matter. We have an emergency security meeting to deal with an unfortunate incident in my district last night perpetrated by some ruthless thugs, and that's what they are. But I would like to be recorded as voting aye on all bills and resolutions and voting to support the override on Bill No. 060582-A…”

    Councilman Clarke · Stated Meeting, December 7, 2006 · Dec 7, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Council will now proceed under a special order of business to the recommendation of Bill No. 060582-A. This bill was passed by the Council at its November 16, 2006 session, and it was returned disapproved by the Mayor on November 30, 2006, session of Council. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, December 7, 2006 · Dec 7, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Thank you, Madam President. I make a motion to be heard on Bill No. 060582-A. (Motion seconded.)”

    Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown · Stated Meeting, December 7, 2006 · Dec 7, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, there are many who would agree that the Commonwealth and certainly our city still has a long way to go when it comes to providing both affordable and quality child care 12/7/06 STATED - RECONSIDERATION OF 060582-A for constituency quite frankly that cannot vote -- children. And this bill, in essence, is designed to eliminate additional barriers and thereby create more oppo…”

    Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown · Stated Meeting, December 7, 2006 · Dec 7, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “All in favor, let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed? Nay? The motion carries. Council will now reconsider the vote by which Bill No. 060582-A was passed. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, December 7, 2006 · Dec 7, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  6. “This bill, having been read on two different 12/7/06 STATED - RECONSIDERATION OF 060582-A two days, was duly approved by City Council on November 16, 2006, and was returned to Council by the Mayor as disapproved on the November 30, 2006 session of Council. The question is, shall Bill No. 060582-A pass notwithstanding the Mayor's disapproval? Please note that a vote of aye is a vote to override the Mayor's veto. I wil…”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, December 7, 2006 · Dec 7, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Jun 15, 2006Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Jun 15, 2006Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Oct 19, 2006HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  4. Oct 19, 2006REPORTED FAVORABLY · Committee on Rules
  5. Oct 19, 2006AMENDED · Committee on Rules
  6. Oct 19, 2006HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  7. Oct 26, 2006ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Nov 2, 2006READ · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Nov 2, 2006AMENDED · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Nov 2, 2006ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING. · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Nov 16, 2006READ · CITY COUNCIL
  12. Nov 16, 2006PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  13. Nov 30, 2006VETOED · MAYOR
  14. Dec 7, 2006RECONSIDERED · CITY COUNCIL
  15. Dec 7, 2006VETO OVERRIDDEN · CITY COUNCIL
  16. Dec 7, 2006READ · CITY COUNCIL

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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a definition and providing for day care in certain commercial districts and as an accessory use to churches and places of worship, 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. In Chapters 14-100 through 14-1800 inclusive, the following general definitions shall apply: * * * (36.1) Day Care. The provision of care to individuals under the age of 18 for periods less than twenty-four (24) consecutive hours, but not including schools, provided that such day care conforms to all applicable licensing and/or registration requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia; * * * §14-203. Residential Related Uses, Non-Residential Uses and Other Permitted Uses. (1) Residential Related Uses. Where the Chart at §14-205 provides for Residential Related Uses, the following uses shall be permitted: * * * (e) The following uses, in completely enclosed, detached buildings only, provided that any existing building which is proposed to be converted into one of the following uses shall comply with the area regulations and the off-street parking regulations of the district; and further provided that off-street parking shall not be located between the street line and the front wall of any existing building: (.1) Churches, chapels, convents, monasteries, or other places of worship, [and] their adjunct residential dwellings, and day care as an accessory use to churches and places of worship, except that day care as an accessory use to churches and places of worship shall not be permitted in the Sixth and Tenth Councilmanic Districts; * * * §14-302. "C-1" Commercial District. * * * (b) The following uses in completely enclosed buildings dealing directly with the consumer and in no case above the first story of the building; provided, that for buildings erected after the effective date of this section, no single use, nor any combination thereof shall occupy more than 2,000 square feet of gross floor area: * * * (.4) Day care for twelve (12) or fewer children, except in the Sixth and Tenth Councilmanic District; [(.4)] (.5) * * * [(.5)] (.6) * * * [(.6)] (.7) * * * [(.7)] (.8) * * * §14-307. "OC" Office-Commercial District. (1) Use Regulations. The specific uses permitted in this district shall be the erection, construction, alteration, or use of buildings and/or land for the following uses, to be conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building: * * * (b) Day care, except in the Sixth and Tenth Councilmanic Districts; [(b)](c) * * * [(c)](d) * * * [(d)](e) * * * [(e)](f) * * * [(f)](g) * * * §14-308. Neighborhood Shopping Center District. (1) Use Regulations. The specific uses permitted in this district shall be the erection, construction, alteration, or use of buildings and/or land (subject to § 14-308(3) Required Conditions) for: * * * (e) Day care, except in the Sixth and Tenth Councilmanic Districts; [(e)] (f) * * * [(f)] (g) * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately. _________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End 2