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Council actions

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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Council actions

Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the June 1, 2015 meeting.

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Showing 1-18 of 21 actions from June 1, 2015

Procedural2015-06-01
Bill 150441-A

The enacted bill established rules for short-term rentals in Philadelphia homes, including separate categories for rentals offered fewer than 91 days per year and rentals offered more often by a primary resident.

Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," Chapter 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Regulations," and Chapter 19-2400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Hotel Room Rental Tax," to facilitate short-term rentals of accommodations, to clarify the imposition and collection of Hotel Tax on the same, and to make technical and clarifying changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-01
Bill 150441-A

The enacted bill established rules for short-term rentals in Philadelphia homes, including separate categories for rentals offered fewer than 91 days per year and rentals offered more often by a primary resident.

Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," Chapter 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Regulations," and Chapter 19-2400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Hotel Room Rental Tax," to facilitate short-term rentals of accommodations, to clarify the imposition and collection of Hotel Tax on the same, and to make technical and clarifying changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

AMENDED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-01
Bill 150441-A

The enacted bill established rules for short-term rentals in Philadelphia homes, including separate categories for rentals offered fewer than 91 days per year and rentals offered more often by a primary resident.

Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," Chapter 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Regulations," and Chapter 19-2400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Hotel Room Rental Tax," to facilitate short-term rentals of accommodations, to clarify the imposition and collection of Hotel Tax on the same, and to make technical and clarifying changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING HELD

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-01
Bill 150441-A

The enacted bill established rules for short-term rentals in Philadelphia homes, including separate categories for rentals offered fewer than 91 days per year and rentals offered more often by a primary resident.

Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," Chapter 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Regulations," and Chapter 19-2400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Hotel Room Rental Tax," to facilitate short-term rentals of accommodations, to clarify the imposition and collection of Hotel Tax on the same, and to make technical and clarifying changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-01
Bill 150355

This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for land bounded by Fifth Street, Reed Street, Fourth Street, and Dickinson Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Fifth Street, Reed Street, Fourth Street, and Dickinson Street. Further to approve the Residential Mixed-Use-2 District (RMX-2) Master Plan for the site generally bounded by Fifth Street, Reed Street, Fourth Street, and Dickinson Street, formally known as the Mount Sinai Hospital.

AMENDED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-01
Bill 150355

This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for land bounded by Fifth Street, Reed Street, Fourth Street, and Dickinson Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Fifth Street, Reed Street, Fourth Street, and Dickinson Street. Further to approve the Residential Mixed-Use-2 District (RMX-2) Master Plan for the site generally bounded by Fifth Street, Reed Street, Fourth Street, and Dickinson Street, formally known as the Mount Sinai Hospital.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-01
Bill 150355

This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for land bounded by Fifth Street, Reed Street, Fourth Street, and Dickinson Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Fifth Street, Reed Street, Fourth Street, and Dickinson Street. Further to approve the Residential Mixed-Use-2 District (RMX-2) Master Plan for the site generally bounded by Fifth Street, Reed Street, Fourth Street, and Dickinson Street, formally known as the Mount Sinai Hospital.

HEARING HELD

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-01
Bill 150355

This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for land bounded by Fifth Street, Reed Street, Fourth Street, and Dickinson Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Fifth Street, Reed Street, Fourth Street, and Dickinson Street. Further to approve the Residential Mixed-Use-2 District (RMX-2) Master Plan for the site generally bounded by Fifth Street, Reed Street, Fourth Street, and Dickinson Street, formally known as the Mount Sinai Hospital.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2015-06-01
Resolution 140577

This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to hold hearings about increasing resources for the production and preservation of affordable housing in Philadelphia.

Authorizing City Council's Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to hold hearings concerning increasing resources to expand the production and preservation of affordable housing in the City of Philadelphia.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2015-06-01
Resolution 140577

This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to hold hearings about increasing resources for the production and preservation of affordable housing in Philadelphia.

Authorizing City Council's Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to hold hearings concerning increasing resources to expand the production and preservation of affordable housing in the City of Philadelphia.

HEARING HELD

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-01
Resolution 140577

This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to hold hearings about increasing resources for the production and preservation of affordable housing in Philadelphia.

Authorizing City Council's Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to hold hearings concerning increasing resources to expand the production and preservation of affordable housing in the City of Philadelphia.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2015-06-01
Bill 150285

This enacted ordinance changes the approval rules for urban experiential displays, requiring City Planning Commission review and an Art Commission recommendation and approval before a zoning permit can be issued.

Amending Section 14-517 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/UED Urban Experiential Display Overlay Control District," to provide for further regulations regarding urban experiential displays, under certain terms and conditions.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2015-06-01
Bill 150285

This enacted ordinance changes the approval rules for urban experiential displays, requiring City Planning Commission review and an Art Commission recommendation and approval before a zoning permit can be issued.

Amending Section 14-517 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/UED Urban Experiential Display Overlay Control District," to provide for further regulations regarding urban experiential displays, under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING HELD

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-01
Bill 150285

This enacted ordinance changes the approval rules for urban experiential displays, requiring City Planning Commission review and an Art Commission recommendation and approval before a zoning permit can be issued.

Amending Section 14-517 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/UED Urban Experiential Display Overlay Control District," to provide for further regulations regarding urban experiential displays, under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-01
Bill 150264

This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s zoning and planning code by revising and clarifying rules for development applications, land uses, parking, signs, vehicle fueling stations, and historic-preservation submissions.

Amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-01
Bill 150264

This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s zoning and planning code by revising and clarifying rules for development applications, land uses, parking, signs, vehicle fueling stations, and historic-preservation submissions.

Amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

AMENDED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-01
Bill 150264

This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s zoning and planning code by revising and clarifying rules for development applications, land uses, parking, signs, vehicle fueling stations, and historic-preservation submissions.

Amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING HELD

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-01
Bill 150264

This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s zoning and planning code by revising and clarifying rules for development applications, land uses, parking, signs, vehicle fueling stations, and historic-preservation submissions.

Amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.