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Bill 080493

Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by amending Section 9-211, entitled "Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material," relating to the regulation of newspaper boxes on the public sidewalk, by including certain portions of Frankford and Torresdale avenues within the boundaries subject to the provisions of this Section, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced May 15, 2008Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember KrajewskiCouncilmember Krajewski

From the floor

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  1. “080492, an ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Knorr Street, between Frankford Avenue and Charles 6/19/08 - STATED - 2ND READING Street; and Bill 080493, an ordinance amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code by amending Section 9-211, entitled "Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material"; and Bill No. 080494, an ordinance authorizing Bikim Divine to construct and…”

    Chief Clerk · 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. 080493, an ordinance amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to the regulation of newspaper boxes on the public sidewalk.”

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

Status timeline

  1. May 15, 2008Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. May 15, 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 2, 2008SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by amending Section 9-211, entitled "Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material," relating to the regulation of newspaper boxes on the public sidewalk, by including certain portions of Frankford and Torresdale avenues within the boundaries subject to the provisions of this Section, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 9. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES ON STREETS. * * * § 9-211. Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material. (1) Program Area. The provisions of this Section shall only apply to the public sidewalks within the area bounded by and including the south side of Bainbridge Street, the east side of Columbus boulevard, the north side of Vine street and the west side of the Schuylkill river; to the entire length of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway; [and] to the 1700 block of Cottman avenue [.] ; to Frankford avenue from the 5900 block to the 7600 block, inclusive; and to Torresdale avenue from the 5000 block to the 7600 block, inclusive. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective July 1, 2009. _________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End