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Bill 170821

Amending Chapter 14-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, (entitled "Historic Preservation") to establish a temporary demolition moratorium with respect to properties in the area of Ridge Avenue between Wissahickon Creek and Northwestern Avenue; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Sep 28, 2017Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember JonesCouncilmember Jones

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  1. “Bill No. 170821 --”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 14, 2017 · Dec 14, 2017 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Bill No. 170821, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 14-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, (entitled 'Historic Preservation') to establish a temporary demolition moratorium with respect to properties in the area of Ridge Avenue between Wissahickon Creek and Northwestern Avenue"; and Bill No. 170927, entitled "An ordinance approving the plan, estimated costs and proposed method of assessment and charges of the Center…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 14, 2017 · Dec 14, 2017 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Sep 28, 2017Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Dec 5, 2017HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  3. Dec 5, 2017HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  4. Dec 5, 2017AMENDED · Committee on Rules
  5. Dec 5, 2017REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  6. Dec 7, 2017SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Dec 7, 2017ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Dec 7, 2017READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Dec 14, 2017READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Dec 20, 2017SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 14-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, (entitled "Historic Preservation") to establish a temporary demolition moratorium with respect to properties in the area of Ridge Avenue between Wissahickon Creek and Northwestern Avenue; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 14-1000 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 14-1000. HISTORIC PRESERVATION. * * * § 14-1009. Demolition Moratorium Along Ridge Avenue. (1) Definition. For purposes of this Section: (a) "designated properties in the Ridge Avenue area" shall include the properties identified on the document attached as "Exhibit A" to the ordinance that added this provision to the Code. (b) "total demolition" means removal or partial removal of structural elements for the purpose of removal of an entire structure. (2) No total demolition of any building or other structure among the designated properties in the Ridge Avenue area shall be permitted, unless either: (a) such demolition is necessary to abate an imminently dangerous condition as determined by the Department of Licenses and Inspections; or (b) a permit for such demolition is obtained in accordance with the provisions of § 14-1005 ("Regulation"), applying those provisions as if the designated properties in the Ridge Avenue area constituted, collectively, a designated historic district. (3) The Section 14-1009 shall expire at the earlier of: (a) 12 months after it became law; or (b) certification by the Historical Commission to the Chief Clerk of Council that it has mailed notice of the proposed historic designation of more than 25% of the properties among the designated properties in the Ridge Avenue area to the owners of such properties pursuant to Section 14-1004 ("Designation"). SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective upon adoption into law. ..End