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Bill 040566

Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity, by generally prohibiting the keeping of certain farm animals, including certain poultry and livestock, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced May 20, 2004Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember O'NeillCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember KrajewskiCouncilmember KrajewskiCouncilmember RamosCouncilmember RamosCouncilmember GoodeCouncilmember GoodeCouncil President VernaCouncil President VernaCouncilmember RizzoCouncilmember RizzoCouncilmember TascoCouncilmember TascoCouncilmember MarianoCouncilmember MarianoCouncilmember MillerCouncilmember MillerCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember NutterCouncilmember NutterCouncilmember BlackwellCouncilmember BlackwellCouncilmember ClarkeCouncilmember ClarkeCouncilmember CohenCouncilmember CohenCouncilmember KellyCouncilmember Kelly

From the floor

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  1. “…s having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill Number 040566.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, June 21, 2004 · Jun 21, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…he Philadelphia Code relating to R-1A Residential District by changing the width of side yards; And Bill No. 040566 entitled an 10 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity" by generally prohibiting the keeping the certain farm animals; And Bill No. 040616 entitled an ordinance declaring that it is desirable for the health, safety and welfare of people of the area served by Temp…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 10, 2004 · Jun 10, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “And Bill No. 040566, an ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity." 06/10/04 - STATED - 1ST READING”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 10, 2004 · Jun 10, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. May 20, 2004
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember O'Neill that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.

  2. May 20, 2004
    Re-Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Jun 9, 2004
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  4. Jun 9, 2004
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  5. Jun 9, 2004
    AMENDED · Committee on Rules
  6. Jun 9, 2004
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  7. Jun 10, 2004
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Jun 10, 2004
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Clarke that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

  9. Jun 10, 2004
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Jun 21, 2004
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Jun 21, 2004
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  12. Jul 1, 2004
    SIGNED · MAYOR

Official documents

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..Title Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity, by generally prohibiting the keeping of certain farm animals, including certain poultry and livestock, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: TITLE 10. REGULATION OF INDIVIDUAL CONDUCT AND ACTIVITY CHAPTER 10-100. ANIMALS §10-101. Definitions. In this Chapter the following definitions apply: * * * (8) Farm Animal. Any chicken, goose, duck, turkey, goat, sheep, pig, cow, or other farm animal, provided such other farm animal presents a public nuisance due to smell and/or noise. Does not include a cat or dog. [(8)] (9) * * * [(9)] (10) * * * [(10)] (11) * * * [(11)] (12) * * * [(12)] (13) * * * [(13)] (14) * * * [(14)] (15) * * * [(15)] (16) * * * §10-112. Keeping [Pigs.] Farm Animals (1) No person shall keep [pigs] a farm animal anywhere except [a licensed slaughterhouse for a period not exceeding 5 days for the purpose of being killed for use as food]: (a) at a licensed slaughterhouse or commercial retailer of live animals sold to be killed for use as food; (b) if the animal was purchased to be killed for food and is kept for no more than 24 hours; (c) at a zoological park; (d) at a veterinary hospital or clinic; (e) at an animal shelter; (f) at a circus or other licensed entertainment venue; (g) at a facility used for educational or scientific purposes, such as schools and laboratories; or (h) on a parcel of real property of 3 or more acres, provided this subsection (h) shall not apply with respect to pigs. * * * ______________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End ?? ?? ?? ?? 1 2