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Bill 230001

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning,” by defining and clarifying certain definitions, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Jan 19, 2023Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Council President ClarkeCouncilmember Jones

How members voted

  1. Vote on Mar 9, 2023 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (14)

    Councilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember JonesCouncil President ClarkeCouncilmember BassCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember VaughnCouncilmember Phillips

From the floor

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  1. “Bill No. 230001, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by defining and clarifying certain definitions.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 9, 2023 · Mar 9, 2023 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 220941, entitled "An ordinance approving a new plan, estimated costs and proposed method of assessment of charges of the City Avenue Special Services District for and concerning business improvements and administrative services to portions of the City Avenue area of the City of Philadelphia…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 2, 2023 · Mar 2, 2023 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Jan 19, 2023Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Feb 28, 2023HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  3. Feb 28, 2023HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  4. Feb 28, 2023REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  5. Mar 2, 2023SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Mar 2, 2023READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Mar 2, 2023ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Mar 9, 2023READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Mar 23, 2023NO ACTION TAKEN · MAYOR

Official documents

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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by defining and clarifying certain definitions, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS. SECTION 1. Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: * * * TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING * * * CHAPTER 14-200. DEFINITIONS. �14-201. Rules of Interpretation. In the interpretation of this Zoning Code the rules and definitions of this �14-201 (Rules of Interpretation) shall be observed and applied. * * * (8) The words "Philadelphia Code" mean The Philadelphia Code of the City of Philadelphia. (9) The word "person" includes individuals, firms, corporations, associations, and any other similar entities, including governmental agencies. (10) The word "City" means the City of Philadelphia. (11) The words "City Council" mean the City Council of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (12) The word "Commonwealth" means the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. * * * () The words "Recognized Leaders from Community Organizations" as set forth in Section 3-911 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, means persons whose service as members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment enjoys the support of two or more Recognized Community Organizations, as defined in Section 14-303(11A)(a) of the Philadelphia Code. * * * SECTION 2. Effective date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End