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Amending Section 14-102 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Definitions," by amending the definition of "Night Club," all under certain terms and conditions.

AI summary

This lapsed bill would have changed Philadelphia’s definition of a “night club.” It proposed defining a night club as a place where 50 or more people gather mainly for social entertainment, while excluding uses that are primarily instructional rather than entertainment-focused.

File details

Status
LAPSED
Introduced
September 20, 2007
Sponsors
FJFrank J. DiCicco
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Full text

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Section 14-102 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:

§ 14-102. Definitions.

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(80) Night Club. A use [engaged in the preparation and retail sale of food and/or beverages which includes live entertainment, a disc jockey or a self-contained sound system providing music; with or without amplified sound and which may or may not provide for dancing by guests and patrons;]

where 50 or more people congregate primarily for any social entertainment purpose as defined by The Philadelphia Building Code, but not including uses that are primarily instructional, rather than for the purpose of entertainment.

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Explanation:

Italics

indicate new matter added.

[Brackets] indicate matter deleted.

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File history

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  1. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced

    Pass
    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Referred