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Bill 120049

Amending Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Animals," to provide for limits on the numbers of dogs and cats, sterilized and unsterilized, permitted on residential properties, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Feb 2, 2012Committee on Public Health and Human ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Greenlee

From the floor

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  1. “The Committee on Public Health and Human Services, to which was referred Bill No. 120049, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Animals,' to provide for limits on the numbers of dogs and cats, sterilized and unsterilized, permitted on residential properties, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has returns the attached bill to Council with a fav…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 7, 2012 · Jun 7, 2012 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 120049. (Duly seconded.)”

    Councilwoman Tasco · Stated Meeting, June 7, 2012 · Jun 7, 2012 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “It's been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended this day to permit first reading of Bill No. 120049. All those in favor, say aye. (Aye.)”

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, June 7, 2012 · Jun 7, 2012 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Feb 2, 2012Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Jun 5, 2012HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
  3. Jun 5, 2012HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
  4. Jun 5, 2012REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
  5. Jun 7, 2012ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Jun 7, 2012SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Jun 7, 2012ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Jun 14, 2012READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Jun 27, 2012SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Animals," to provide for limits on the numbers of dogs and cats, sterilized and unsterilized, permitted on residential properties, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 10-103 of The Philadelphia Code ("Licensing and Rabies Vaccination") is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 10-100. ANIMALS * * * § 10-103. Licensing and Rabies Vaccination. * * * (8) Maximum Number of Dogs and Cats Allowed. [No residential dwelling unit that is not registered as a kennel shall keep] Except in connection with the operation of a registered kennel, or unless the Animal Control Agency has granted a waiver pursuant to such regulations as it may establish, no more than twelve (12) adult dogs or cats combined, of which no more than two (2) dogs and two (2) cats may be unsterilized, [unless the Animal Control Agency has been notified and granted a waiver.] may be kept- (a) on a parcel of land on which only one residential dwelling unit is located; or (b) in any residential dwelling unit on a parcel of land on which multiple residential dwelling units are located. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End