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Bill 030122

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new Section prohibiting or regulating the conducting of licensed gambling operations within certain or all zoning districts of the City, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Feb 27, 2003Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Kenney

From the floor

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  1. “…ing to you unsigned the following bills passed by the Council on May 15, 2003: Bill No. 030016A and Bill NO. 030122. And I am pleased to advise you that on May 29th I signed the remaining bills that were passed by Council at its Session on May 15th. And a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to use NTI bond proceeds to acquire certain properties, all under certain terms and conditions. And …”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 29, 2003 · May 29, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…G & FINAL PASSAGE the affirmative, the Bill passes. The next Bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 030122. THE”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, May 15, 2003 · May 15, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “…nd Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules to which was referred Bill No. 030122 entitled, an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600 entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new section prohibiting or regulating the conducting of licensed gambling operations within certain or all zoning districts of the City, all…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 8, 2003 · May 8, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “…dam President, I move that the Rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 030122. (Duly seconded.)”

    Councilman Kenney · Stated Meeting, May 8, 2003 · May 8, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “… properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 030122. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, May 8, 2003 · May 8, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  6. “And Bill No. 030122, an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Zoning and Planning, by adding a new section prohibiting or regulating the conducting of licensed gambling operations within certain or all zoning districts of the City.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 8, 2003 · May 8, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Feb 27, 2003
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Feb 27, 2003
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Kenney that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.

  3. May 1, 2003
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  4. May 1, 2003
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  5. May 1, 2003
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  6. May 8, 2003
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. May 8, 2003
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  8. May 8, 2003
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. May 15, 2003
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. May 15, 2003
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  11. May 29, 2003
    NO ACTION TAKEN · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new Section prohibiting or regulating the conducting of licensed gambling operations within certain or all zoning districts of the City, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING. * * * CHAPTER 14-1600. MISCELLANEOUS. * * * §14-1627. Gambling Establishments. (1) The conducting of licensed gambling operations, other than those licensed under the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act (10 P.S. §311 et seq.), shall not be a permitted use in any zoning district within the City, unless such use is expressly permitted by ordinance. (2) No variance shall be granted from this Section except where the denial of a variance would effect an unconstitutional taking. (3) The provisions of this Section shall expire three years after the date this Section became law. ____________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End 2