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Bill 100537

Amending Chapter 10-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Noise and Excessive Vibration," by providing for certain exceptions, including, but not limited to, sounds created by school bells, church bells, and similar devices; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Sep 16, 2010Committee on Public Health and Human ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember KenneyCouncilmember Jones

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. We will now consider Bill No. 100537.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, October 21, 2010 · Oct 21, 2010 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The Committee on Public Health and Human Services, to which was referred Bill No. 100537, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Noise and Excessive Vibration,' by providing for certain exceptions, including, but not limited to, sounds created by school bells, church bells, and similar devices; all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 7, 2010 · Oct 7, 2010 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “I move that the rules of Council be suspended so 10/7/10 - STATED - 1ST READING as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 100537. (Duly seconded.)”

    Councilwoman Tasco · Stated Meeting, October 7, 2010 · Oct 7, 2010 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Sep 16, 2010Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Oct 5, 2010HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
  3. Oct 5, 2010HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
  4. Oct 5, 2010REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
  5. Oct 7, 2010ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Oct 7, 2010SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Oct 7, 2010ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Oct 21, 2010READ · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Oct 21, 2010PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Nov 3, 2010SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 10-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Noise and Excessive Vibration," by providing for certain exceptions, including, but not limited to, sounds created by school bells, church bells, and similar devices; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 10-400 of The Philadelphia Code is amended as follows: CHAPTER 10-400. NOISE AND EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. * * * (12) Exemptions. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to [aircraft, airport and railroad operations and licensed fireworks displays] the following: (a) Aircraft; (b) Airport and railroad operations; (c) Licensed fireworks displays; (d) Sounds lasting no more than 5 minutes in any one hour created by bells, chimes, carillons, or the human voice, or by electronic or mechanical devices that reproduce such sounds, while used in connection with a religious institution; (e) Sounds created by school bells or chimes or by electronic or mechanical devices when used by schools to reproduce such sounds; and (f) Sounds lasting no more than 5 minutes in any one hour created by a clock or bell tower to mark time through the use of bells or chimes or electronic or mechanical devices that reproduce such sounds. * * * ____________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End