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Bill 080466

Amending Chapter 11-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Construction, Encroachments And Projections Over, On And Under Streets," by adding a new Section that requires that certain conditions be placed on any permit that authorizes the temporary closing of a sidewalk or roadway lane; in particular, placing a time period on the validity of such permits, and prohibiting the parking, stopping or standing of vehicles on such closed sidewalks or roadway lanes with certain exceptions; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced May 8, 2008Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember KenneyCouncilmember KenneyCouncilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember DiCicco

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, the bill passes. 6/19/08 - STATED - 2ND READING We will now consider Bill No. 080466.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, June 19, 2008 · Jun 19, 2008 · 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. 080426, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the paving of Delaware Avenue from Lewis Street to Orthodox Street"; and Bill No. 080428, entitled "An Longacre Holdings to operate and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe on the northwest corner of Mifflin Street"; and Bill No. 080429…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 12, 2008 · Jun 12, 2008 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “And Bill No. 080466, an ordinance amending Chapter 11-600 of The Philadelphia Code, by adding new a Section that requires that certain conditions be placed on any permit that authorizes the temporary closing of a sidewalk or roadway.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 12, 2008 · Jun 12, 2008 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. May 8, 2008Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. May 8, 2008Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Jun 5, 2008HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
  4. Jun 5, 2008AMENDED · Committee on Streets and Services
  5. Jun 5, 2008HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
  6. Jun 5, 2008REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
  7. Jun 12, 2008ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Jun 12, 2008SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Jun 12, 2008ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Jun 19, 2008READ · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Jun 19, 2008PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  12. Jul 15, 2008SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 11-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Construction, Encroachments And Projections Over, On And Under Streets," by adding a new Section that requires that certain conditions be placed on any permit that authorizes the temporary closing of a sidewalk or roadway lane; in particular, placing a time period on the validity of such permits, and prohibiting the parking, stopping or standing of vehicles on such closed sidewalks or roadway lanes with certain exceptions; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 11-600 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 11-600. CONSTRUCTION, ENCROACHMENTS AND PROJECTIONS OVER, ON AND UNDER STREETS. * * * § 11-611. Sidewalk and Roadway Lane Closures. (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code to the contrary, no permit that authorizes the temporary closure of a sidewalk or roadway lane, whether issued pursuant to any provision of this Code or any regulation promulgated under this Code, shall be issued unless such permit includes the following conditions: (a) No vehicle may park, stop or stand in any sidewalk or roadway lane that has been closed, other than vehicles in the process of loading or unloading materials, equipment or supplies, or which are otherwise required for the activity for which the permit has been obtained. A vehicle used to transport contractors or their employees or any other persons to or from the location of the closure shall not be considered to be a vehicle required for such activity. (b) The permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed one year from the date it was issued, provided: (i) the permit may be renewed for additional periods not to exceed one year upon a showing that continued closure is necessary to complete the activity for which the permit was obtained; and (ii) the department that issued the permit may at any time order the immediate reopening of any sidewalk or roadway lane that has been temporarily closed if the department finds that the closure is no longer necessary for the activity for which the permit was issued, even if the permit has not yet expired. ..End 2