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Bill 210473

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 Christian Street between Broad and 20th Streets, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced May 20, 2021Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember JohnsonCouncilmember Johnson

How members voted

  1. Vote on Jun 24, 2021 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (17)

    Councilmember DombCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember GymCouncilmember OhCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember JonesCouncil President ClarkeCouncilmember HenonCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember BassCouncilmember ParkerCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember Thomas

From the floor

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  1. “Aye. The ayes are 13; the nays are four. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill 02:23:36 passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill 210473.”

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, June 24, 2021 · Jun 24, 2021 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of 00:23:53 Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 210361, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' to revise certain 00:24:03 provisions of Section 14-504, entitled '/NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District'"; and Bill No. 210445, entitled "An ordinance amending Titl…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 17, 2021 · Jun 17, 2021 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. May 20, 2021Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Jun 15, 2021HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  3. Jun 15, 2021HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  4. Jun 15, 2021AMENDED · Committee on Rules
  5. Jun 15, 2021REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  6. Jun 17, 2021SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Jun 17, 2021ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Jun 17, 2021READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Jun 24, 2021READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Jul 1, 2021SIGNED · 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 Christian Street between Broad and 20th Streets, 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 for the West Christian Street Area. (1) Definitions. For the purposes of this Section, the following definitions apply: (a) Moratorium area. All lots with street frontage on Christian Street between Broad and 20th Streets. (b) Complete demolition. Removal of two thirds or more of the structural framing members when work involves the removal of any portion of the exterior wall. (2) Moratorium scope. No zoning permit shall issue for a complete demolition of any building within the designated 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; (b) such demolition is necessary to abate an unsafe condition impacting the right of way or any adjacent property as determined by the Department of Licenses and Inspections; or (c) a permit for such demolition is obtained in accordance with the provisions of � 14-1005 ("Regulation"), applying those provisions as if the properties in the moratorium area were a designated historic district. (3) The Section 14-1009 shall expire at the earlier of: (a) 12 months after it becomes law; or (b) certification by the Historical Commission to the Chief Clerk of Council that it has made a final determination as to the proposed historic designation of the moratorium area, pursuant to Section 14-1004 (Designation). SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End