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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. “…pment by authorizing tax exemptions pursuant to the Affordable Housing Unit Tax Exemption Act"; and Bill No. 230001, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by defining and clarifying certain definitions"; and Bill No. 230034, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located with…”

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

Status timeline

  1. Jan 19, 2023
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was Introduced.

  2. Feb 28, 2023
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  3. Feb 28, 2023
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  4. Feb 28, 2023
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.

  5. Mar 2, 2023
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

  6. Mar 2, 2023
    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

  7. Mar 2, 2023
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

  8. Mar 9, 2023
    READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. Mar 23, 2023
    NO ACTION TAKEN · MAYOR

    This Bill was NO ACTION TAKEN.

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