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Philadelphia City Council actions

These are actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote. They include unanimous decisions, procedural steps such as hearings, notices and amendments, and other entries such as referrals and signatures.

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Other actions actions from the July 15, 2008 meeting.

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Showing 1-4 of 4 actions from July 15, 2008

Council Action2008-07-15
Bill 080466

The enacted measure amended Philadelphia rules for permits that temporarily close sidewalks or roadway lanes.

Amending Chapter 11-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Construction, Encroachments And Projections Over, On And Under Streets," by adding a new Section that requires that certain conditions be placed on any permit that authorizes the temporary closing of a sidewalk or roadway lane; in particular, placing a time period on the validity of such permits, and prohibiting the parking, stopping or standing of vehicles on such closed sidewalks or roadway lanes with certain exceptions; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2008-07-15
Bill 080250

The enacted law establishes zoning controls for RC-6 residential properties in the River Road area bounded by the County Line, a railroad right-of-way, Shawmont Avenue, and the Schuylkill River.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adopting a new Section 14-1635, entitled "River Road District Controls," under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2008-07-15
Bill 080249

This enacted bill changes the zoning designations for certain land located between the County Line, a railroad right-of-way, Shawmont Avenue, and the Schuylkill River.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the County Line, a Railroad R.O.W., Shawmont Avenue and the Schuylkill River, and approving a Master Plan of Development.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2008-07-15
Bill 080080-A

This enacted ordinance establishes the Queen Village Neighborhood Conservation District, covering an area generally bounded by Washington Avenue, Bainbridge Street, 6th Street, and Front Street, with an exception for properties under South Street/HeadHouse Square controls.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new Section 14-908, entitled "Queen Village Neighborhood Conservation District."

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.