Bill 140080
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by amending Chapter 10-100, entitled "Animals," by providing further for the proper care and treatment of certain animals and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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“Thank you, Council President. I want to go on the record as recording as aye on Bill No. 140080.”
Councilman Henon · Stated Meeting, May 22, 2014 · May 22, 2014 · official transcript, this passage
“The Committee on Licenses and Inspection, to which is referred Bill No. 140052 entitled, "An ordinance amending Title 10 of the Philadelphia Code entitled 'Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,' by allowing the granting of permanent licenses for guide dogs for the blind, handicap persons or government-owned dogs used for law enforcement"; And Bill No. 140080 entitled, "An ordinance amending Title 10 of the P…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 15, 2014 · May 15, 2014 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Feb 6, 2014Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- May 8, 2014HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- May 8, 2014HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- May 8, 2014AMENDED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- May 8, 2014REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- May 15, 2014ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- May 15, 2014SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- May 15, 2014ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- May 22, 2014READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 4, 2014SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by amending Chapter 10-100, entitled "Animals," by providing further for the proper care and treatment of certain animals and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 10. REGULATION OF INDIVIDUAL CONDUCT AND ACTIVITY. * * * CHAPTER 10-100. ANIMALS. * * * § 10-114. Animal Care - Requirements for Animal Owners and Kennels. * * * (3) In addition to the requirements of subsections (1) and (2), any person who owns or has possession, custody or control of a dog shall not allow the animal to remain outdoors (except for brief walks and brief periods of exercise) whenever a Code Blue, Code Grey or Code Red weather emergency has been declared by the City. (a) A dog shall be considered outdoors unless the dog has access to a doghouse or structure that is in good repair and complies with the following requirements: (.1) It shall be of a suitable size to accommodate the dog in both standing and lying positions; (.2) It shall be moisture-proof, windproof , ventilated, and in cold temperatures shall promote the retention of body heat; (.3) It shall be made of durable material with a solid, moisture-proof floor raised at least two inches from the ground; (.4) It shall have a sufficient quantity of suitable clean bedding material consisting of hay, straw, cedar shavings or the equivalent to provide insulation and protection against cold and dampness; (.5) Drinking water is available in a clean, liquid state. Snow or ice is not an acceptable water source; (.6) The doghouse or similar structure and the surrounding area shall be free from excessive dirt, trash and waste; (.7) In Code Blue and Code Grey situations (relating to extreme cold temperatures), in addition to the requirements set forth in subsections (3)(a) (.1) through (.6), the doghouse or similar structure shall have a windbreak at the entrance; and (.8) In Code Red situations (relating to extreme heat), in addition to the requirements set forth in subsections (3)(a) (.1) through (.6), all dogs must be afforded one or more separate areas of shade large enough to accommodate the entire body of the dog at one time and protect it from the direct rays of the sun. . * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. _________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End