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Bill 100161

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-703.2, entitled "Passive Recreation District (REC-P)," by revising the rules and regulations that apply within passive recreation districts, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Mar 11, 2010Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember O'Neill

From the floor

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  1. “…g to the Council the recommendations of the City Planning Commission regarding the following bills: Bill No. 100161, 100195, 100196 and 100197; and I am pleased to advise you that on April 21, 2010, I signed all of the bills that were passed by Council at its session on April 8, 2010; and I am transmitting herewith for the introduction and consideration of your honorable body the following: One resolution reappointin…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 22, 2010 · Apr 22, 2010 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…es have it, and the amendment has been 4/22/10 - STATED - 2ND READING adopted. We will now consider Bill No. 100161.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, April 22, 2010 · Apr 22, 2010 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “…tion of additions to Pearson and McGonigle Halls which are located at 1800 North Broad Street"; and Bill No. 100161, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by amending Section 14-703.2, entitled 'Passive Recreation District,' by revising the rules and regulations that apply within passive recreation districts"; and Bill No. 100195, entitled "An ordinance to …”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 15, 2010 · Apr 15, 2010 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Mar 11, 2010
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Mar 11, 2010
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  3. Apr 13, 2010
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  4. Apr 13, 2010
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  5. Apr 13, 2010
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  6. Apr 15, 2010
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Apr 15, 2010
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  8. Apr 15, 2010
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Apr 22, 2010
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Apr 22, 2010
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  11. Apr 28, 2010
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-703.2, entitled "Passive Recreation District (REC-P)," by revising the rules and regulations that apply within passive recreation districts, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING. * * * CHAPTER 14-700. RECREATIONAL DISTRICTS. * * * §14-703.2. Passive Recreation District (REC-P). * * * (2) Area and Height Regulations. (a) Where a REC-P District is in the same block with any other district, said District shall comply with the area and height regulations of the most restrictive district which abuts upon said Passive Recreation District. (b) No building or structure that occupies more than six hundred square feet in land area shall be erected within this district. [All buildings shall be certified as compliant with "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design."] [(3) Parking. No parking is permitted in this district.] [(4)](3) Hours of Operation. No parkland located in a REC-P District shall be open to the public after sunset or before sunrise. Gates to the park, prohibiting entrance, shall be locked when the park is not open to the public. [(5)](4) Roadways. [Only access roadways for maintenance vehicles and users of the park for passenger drop-off and pick-up for permitted passive activities shall be allowed. These roadways] Roadways shall be constructed using Stormwater Best Management Practices. [(6)](5) Trails. Trails shall be constructed of crushed aggregate material in order to preserve the natural atmosphere of the park as much as possible. In cases where topography requires the paving of the trail, paving shall be conducted in a manner to have the least practical impact upon the natural environment[, and only porous paving materials shall be used]. * * * ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End