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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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Council actions

Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the October 14, 2020 meeting.

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Showing 1-6 of 6 actions from October 14, 2020

Council Action2020-10-14
Bill 200260

This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s building and zoning rules.

Amending Title 4, Subcode "A" of the Philadelphia Building Code, to revise certain provisions of Chapter 3, Permits, and amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-300, entitled "Administration and Procedures," by amending the terms and conditions of Administrative Review; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-10-14
Bill 200161

The enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within an area bounded by Main Street, Ridge Avenue, Wissahickon Creek, the Schuylkill River, and extended Osborn Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Main Street, Ridge Avenue, Wissahickon Creek, the Schuylkill River, and Osborn Street (extended).

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-10-14
Bill 200160

This enacted law defines “site clearing” and requires a building permit for site clearing, grubbing, or earth disturbance covering more than 5,000 square feet, with an approved erosion-control plan.

Amending Section 14-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Definitions," by adding a definition for "Site Clearing," further amending Section 14-704, entitled "Open Space and Natural Resources," by making technical changes to regulations regarding development on steep slopes, and amending Title 4 Subcode "A" of the Philadelphia Building Code, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-10-14
Bill 200144

This enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s zoning maps for an area bounded by Jefferson Street, 24th Street, Thompson Street, and 25th Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain portions of land located within an area bounded by Oxford Street, 19th Street, Poplar Street and 27th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-10-14
Bill 200095

The enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain properties in the area bounded by Walnut Street, Front Street, South Street, and 8th Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Walnut Street, Front Street, South Street, and 8th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-10-14
Bill 200018

The enacted ordinance establishes uniform procedures for property owners to object to the formation of Business Improvement Districts and Special Services Districts.

Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new Chapter 21-3200, entitled "Business Improvement Districts and Special Services Districts," to establish uniform procedures for the filing of objections by affected property owners against the formation of Business Improvement Districts and Special Services Districts, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.