Bill 240185
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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“Good afternoon, President of City Council and City Councilmembers. I first want to thank you, President of City Council, for being in such a support of Prep Charter, along with other Councilmembers in this body. I'm here to vote yes for Bill 240185. That's the bill to regulate hours along the Kensington Avenue corridor. If we don't start as a city taking care of the little things, the little crimes, the big crimes wi…”
Mr. Savage · Stated Meeting, May 16, 2024 · May 16, 2024 · official transcript, this passage
“Good afternoon, President of City Council and City Councilmembers. I first want to thank you, President of City Council, for being in such a support of Prep Charter, along with other Councilmembers in this body. I'm here to vote yes for Bill 240185. That's the bill to regulate hours along the Kensington Avenue corridor. If we don't start as a city taking care of the little things, the little crimes, the big crimes wi…”
Mr. Savage · Stated Meeting, April 16, 2024 · Apr 16, 2024 · official transcript, this passage
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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. ..End