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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Meeting date
September 8, 2015
The enacted ordinance revises the City Plan for Washington Avenue between Front Street and Alter Street by vacating the avenue’s southernmost two feet and moving the southern curbline two feet north.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 238 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the southerly two feet wide portion of Washington Avenue from Front Street to Alter Street and relocating the southerly curbline of Washington Avenue, from Front Street to Alter Street, two feet northwardly, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance creates the Temple University District, bounded by Diamond, 10th, Oxford, and 16th Streets, with up to 50 combined locations for sidewalk and street vendors.
Amending Section 9-206 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Neighborhood Business Districts," by creating the Temple University District, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance requires all-way stop signs to be placed and maintained at the intersection of Norcom Road and Nature Road.
Authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Norcom Road and Nature Road.
SIGNED
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Meeting date
June 30, 2015
This enacted ordinance authorizes John Duffy to construct, own, and maintain a bay window that extends over the sidewalk at 215 South Bonsall Street.
Authorizing John Duffy, to construct, own, and maintain a bay window encroachment at 215 South Bonsall Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted bill authorizes the Philadelphia Parking Authority to install and maintain cast-concrete benches on the east and west sidewalks of Eighth Street between Arch and Filbert Streets, with up to 26 benches on the east side and 14 on the west side.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Parking Authority to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments within the public right-of-way on Arch Street, Filbert Street, and Eighth Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s rules for farmers’ markets by clarifying the definitions of a farmers’ market, vendor, and sponsor.
Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by amending and further clarifying the definitions section.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance authorizes the Department of Public Property to acquire easements for the City in the area bounded by Market Street, 11th Street, Chestnut Street, and 12th Street.
Authorizing the Department of Public Property to acquire, on behalf of the City, an easement in the area bounded by Market Street, 11th Street, Chestnut Street and 12th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by Hunting Park Avenue, Pacific Street, 22nd Street, Venango Street, and Wissahickon Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Hunting Park Avenue, Pacific Street, 22nd Street, Venango Street, and Wissahickon Avenue.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain land in the area bounded by Hagys Mill Road, Port Royal Avenue, Lare Street, Summit Avenue, Eva Street, Shawmont Avenue, Umbria Street, the railroad right of way, and the County Line.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Hagys Mill Road, Port Royal Avenue, Lare Street, Summit Avenue, Eva Street, Shawmont Avenue, Umbria Street, Railroad Right of Way, and the County Line.
SIGNED
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This enacted bill changes the zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by Disston Street, Whitaker Avenue, Brighton Street, Pennway Street, Saint Vincent Street, and Algon Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Disston Street, Whitaker Avenue, Brighton Street, Pennway Street, Saint Vincent Street, and Algon Avenue.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas within the boundaries of Newtown Avenue, Godfrey Avenue, Allengrove Street, Tabor Avenue, Foulkrod Street, and Adams Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Newtown Avenue, Godfrey Avenue, Allengrove Street, Tabor Avenue, Foulkrod Street, and Adams Avenue.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas within the boundaries of Arizona Street, Emerald Street, York Street, and Coral Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Arizona Street, Emerald Street, York Street, and Coral Street.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s zoning rules for off-street loading curb cuts.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-800, entitled "Parking and Loading," by amending Section 14-806, entitled "Off-Street Loading," by providing certain exceptions to the maximum curb cut width.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s zoning maps for certain land in the area bounded by Priscilla Street, West Coulter Street, Midvale Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, and West Queen Lane to Priscilla Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Priscilla Street, West Coulter Street, Midvale Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, and West Queen Lane to Priscilla Street.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance requires permits for block parties and other events that close Philadelphia streets, with applications generally due at least six weeks in advance and support petitions from 75% of households for block parties or 90% for other events.
Amending Title 11 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Streets," by adding a new Section establishing requirements for block parties and non-block party events, providing for permit fee refunds under specified circumstances and adding definitions, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted bill changes Philadelphia’s official zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by Green Street, Second Street, Spring Garden Street, and Third Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Green Street, Second Street, Spring Garden Street, and Third Street.
SIGNED
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The enacted bill changes Philadelphia’s requirements for registering special inspection agencies and individual special inspectors.
Amending Section 9-1306 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Special Inspection Agencies and Special Inspectors," and Subsection A-902, entitled "Building, Fuel Gas and Mechanical Code Fees," to further provide for the registration of special inspection agencies and special inspectors, qualifications for such registrations and duties of such agencies and inspectors; and to authorize the Department of Licenses and Inspections to establish fees for obtaining special inspection certifications; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer all or part of a parcel bounded by West Westmoreland Street, North Hope Street, West Ontario Street, and North Front Street to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for further conveyance.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, all or part of a parcel of land bounded by West Westmoreland Street, North Hope Street, West Ontario Street, and North Front Street, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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