Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," to provide for abatement of all or a portion of fees for certain licenses and permits for new small business enterprises, under certain terms and conditions.

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:

TITLE 9. REGULATION OF BUSINESSES, TRADES AND PROFESSIONS.

CHAPTER 9-100. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

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§ 9-102. Licenses and Permits.

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(10) Notwithstanding any provision of this Code to the contrary, the annual fee for the following licenses and permits shall be reduced by _________ percent for the first three years that a Small Business Enterprise conducts operations from operations located in the areas of the City designated in § 9-102(10.1), which areas Council finds to be in need of tax incentives in order to promote revitalization:

(a) Business privilege license. See § 19-2602(2)(b).

(b) Outdoor advertising license. See § 9-602(4)(c).

(c) Dumpster license. See § 10-722(3)(d).

(d) Food establishment license. See § 6-301(4).

(10.1) Designated areas eligible for certain business fee reductions:

SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2012.

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Explanation:

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indicate new matter added.

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