Bill 240013-A
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses”, by adding a new section regulating the hours of operation of certain establishments and providing for penalties within an area bounded by East Lehigh Avenue, Kensington Avenue, D Street, E Tioga Street and Frankford Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
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How members voted
Vote on Mar 21, 2024 · CITY COUNCIL
Aye (17)
Councilmember BassCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember PhillipsCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember AhmadCouncilmember LandauCouncilmember O'RourkeCouncilmember YoungCouncil President Johnson
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“The ayes are 17. The nays are 0. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Will the Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 240013-A.”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, March 21, 2024 · Mar 21, 2024 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Jan 25, 2024Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Feb 23, 2024HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- Feb 23, 2024HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- Feb 23, 2024REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- Feb 23, 2024AMENDED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- Feb 29, 2024SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Feb 29, 2024READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Feb 29, 2024ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 14, 2024READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 14, 2024AMENDED · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 14, 2024ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING. · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 21, 2024READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 3, 2024SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses", by adding a new section regulating the hours of operation of certain establishments and providing for penalties within an area bounded by East Lehigh Avenue, Kensington Avenue, D Street, E Tioga Street and Frankford Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended as follows: CHAPTER 9-600. SERVICE AND OTHER BUSINESSES * * * �9-630. [Reserved] Seventh District Commercial Business Hour Restriction. (1) Definitions. (a) Commercial Establishment. An establishment involved in the buying and selling of goods where consumers primarily purchase goods intended for consumption or use off premises, including a Food Establishment as defined in Code Section 6-102, provided however that any Food Establishment with a Restaurant Liquor License shall not be covered by this section, (2) Prohibited Conduct. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, no Commercial Establishment shall be open to the public between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. at the following streets or any other location which Council shall from time to time ordain: (a) The area bounded by East Lehigh Ave, Kensington Ave, D St, E Tioga St and Frankford Ave. This bounded area will include all businesses located on both sides of the boundary blocks. (3) Penalties. The penalty for a violation of this Section shall be a fine of $500 for each offense for each day the violation continues. (4) Sunset Provision. The provisions of this � 9-630 shall expire January 1, 2028. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. _____________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End