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Bill 130385

Amending Chapter 11-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Construction, Encroachments and Projections Over, On and Under Streets," to prohibit wheelchair elevators and related decks from being constructed any closer than three (3) feet to the curb line; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced May 9, 2013Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember O'Brien

From the floor

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  1. “The ayes have it, and Bill No. 130533 is withdrawn. We will now consider an additional special order of business, a motion to withdraw Bill No. 130385. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman O'Brien.”

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, June 20, 2013 · Jun 20, 2013 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Thank you, Mr. President. Bill No. 130385 was introduced on May 9th, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Streets and Services. I would now like to withdraw the bill from further consideration by the Council.”

    Councilman O'Brien · Stated Meeting, June 20, 2013 · Jun 20, 2013 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Bill No. 130385, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 11-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Construction Encroachments and Projections Over, On and Under Streets,' prohibit wheelchair elevators and related decks from being constructed any closer than three feet from the curb line."”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 20, 2013 · Jun 20, 2013 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “I move that Bill No. 130385 be withdrawn. (Duly seconded.)”

    Councilman O'Brien · Stated Meeting, June 20, 2013 · Jun 20, 2013 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “The ayes have it, and Bill No. 130385 will be withdrawn. The next order of business is consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just reported from with suspension of the rules have been deemed to have had a first reading. These bills will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. As there are no additional bills on the First Reading Calendar, the Chair now…”

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, June 20, 2013 · Jun 20, 2013 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. May 9, 2013Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Jun 12, 2013HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
  3. Jun 12, 2013HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
  4. Jun 12, 2013RECESSED · Committee on Streets and Services
  5. Jun 20, 2013READ · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Jun 20, 2013WITHDRAWN · CITY COUNCIL

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..Title Amending Chapter 11-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Construction, Encroachments and Projections Over, On and Under Streets," to prohibit wheelchair elevators and related decks from being constructed any closer than three (3) feet to the curb line; 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 § 11-604. Encroachments Upon and Obstructions of the Streets. * * * (4) Cellar Doors and Steps. Other than wheelchair elevators as defined in Section 11-601(9), no [No] cellar door or steps shall extend closer than one foot to the curb line nor more than 4 feet 6 inches onto the sidewalk of a street 50 feet or more wide, or a proportionately smaller distance onto the sidewalk of a street less than 50 feet wide; provided that if this portion of the sidewalk is, in the opinion of the Department of Streets, necessary for pedestrian or vehicular traffic, such cellar door or steps shall be removed at the expense of the owner of the premises. * * * (9) Wheelchair Elevators. (a) Permits. (.1) No person may install any device as defined in Section 11-601(10)[(9)] in or upon any sidewalk within the City of Philadelphia unless a permit has been obtained from the Department of Licenses and Inspections with the approval of the Department of Streets for such a period of time as they may deem necessary and reasonable. (a.) No wheelchair elevators and related decks shall be constructed which project closer than three (3) feet to the curb line. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon becoming law. _________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End