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Bill 110347

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-1605(2)(l) to add Cash for Gold establishments to the definition of Pawnshop.

Introduced May 5, 2011Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember ClarkeCouncilmember ClarkeCouncilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember DiCicco

From the floor

Passages in the official transcripts that cite this file number. Every quote links to its exact place in the record.

  1. “Bill No. 110372, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a parcel with an address of 1814 through 28 West Cheltenham Avenue"; and Bill No. 110384, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey on behalf of the City 405, 407, 409, 411, 413 Manton Street, 2042 and 2457 through 59 Martha S…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 16, 2011 · Jun 16, 2011 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 100678, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding a new Section 14-1642, entitled 'I-95 Condemnation Corridor,' to permit the relocation of certain structures and devices in connection with the PennDOT of I-95 that pass through the City"; and Bill No. 100720, entitled, "An ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, enti…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 9, 2011 · Jun 9, 2011 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. May 5, 2011Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Jun 7, 2011HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  3. Jun 7, 2011HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  4. Jun 7, 2011AMENDED · Committee on Rules
  5. Jun 7, 2011REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  6. Jun 9, 2011ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Jun 9, 2011SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Jun 9, 2011ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Jun 16, 2011READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Sep 2, 2011SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-1605(2)(l) to add Cash for Gold establishments to the definition of Pawnshop. ..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. * * * § 14-1605. Regulated Uses. * * * (2) Definitions. * * * (l) Pawnshop. An establishment which is engaged to any extent in any of the following business or activities: (.1) the lending of money on the deposit or pledge of personal property, other than chooses in action, securities or written evidence of indebtedness; (.2) the purchase of personal property either from an individual, another pawn business or any other business with an expressed or implied agreement or understanding to sell it back at a subsequent time at a stipulated price or negotiated price; (.3) the purchase of personal property either from an individual or another pawn business with an expressed intent of offering the property for resale[, or]; (.4) the lending of money upon personal property, goods, wares or merchandise pledged, stored or deposited as collateral [security.] security; or (.5) the purchase of precious metals by or on behalf of a "Cash for Gold" or similar operation, excluding the purchase of precious metals at wholesale. * * * ______________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End