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Roll-call voteBill 040788-AA

PASSED

This enacted measure prohibits commercial establishments on predominantly residential blockfaces from being open to the public between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. A residential blockface is generally one where at least 80% of the buildings are dwellings, and violations carry a $300 fine.

Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service Businesses," by adding a new Section regulating the hours of operation of commercial establishments located on residential blocks and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.

Pass2004-12-16

Action by CITY COUNCIL

A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

17 Yes·0 No·0 Absent

Roll Call

MemberVote
Anna Cibotti VernaYes
Blondell Reynolds BrownYes
Brian J. O'NeillYes
Darrell L. ClarkeYes
David CohenYes
Donna Reed MillerYes
Frank J. DiCiccoYes
Frank RizzoYes
Jack KellyYes
James F. KenneyYes
Jannie L. BlackwellYes
Joan L. KrajewskiYes
Juan F. RamosYes
Marian B. TascoYes
Michael A. NutterYes
Rick MarianoYes
W. Wilson Goode, Jr.Yes