Bill 160919
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by providing for medical marijuana dispensaries and growing/processing facilities, under certain terms and conditions.
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“…venue, Charles Street, Devereaux Avenue, and Hawthorne Stated Meeting December 8, 2016 Street"; and Bill No. 160919, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by providing for medical marijuana dispensaries and growing/processing facilities"; and Bill No. 160920, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 8, 2016 · Dec 8, 2016 · official transcript, this passage
“…venue, Erdrick Street, Longshore Avenue, Charles Street, Deveraux Avenue and Hawthorne Street"; and Bill No. 160919, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled, 'Zoning and Planning,' by providing for medical marijuana dispensaries and growing/processing facilities"; and Bill No. 160920 entitled, "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations o…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 1, 2016 · Dec 1, 2016 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Oct 20, 2016Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Green that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion carried unanimously.
- Nov 30, 2016HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
- Nov 30, 2016HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
- Nov 30, 2016AMENDED · Committee on Rules
- Nov 30, 2016REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
- Dec 1, 2016ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 1, 2016SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Greenlee that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.
- Dec 1, 2016READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 8, 2016READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made that this matter be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Dec 20, 2016SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by providing for medical marijuana dispensaries and growing/processing facilities, 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 14-600. DEFINITIONS. § 14-203. Definitions. * * * (185.1) Medical Marijuana Dispensary See § 14-601(6)(c)(.3) (Medical Marijuana Dispensary). (185.2) Medical Marijuana Growing/Processing Facility See § 14-601(10)(j) (Medical Marijuana Growing/Processing Facility). * * * CHAPTER 14-600. USE REGULATIONS § 14-601. Use Categories. * * * (6) Retail Sales Use Category. * * * (c) Consumer Goods. (.3) Medical Marijuana Dispensary A person who holds a permit issued by the Department of Health of the Commonwealth pursuant to the Act of April 17, 2016, P.L. 84, No. 16, to dispense medical marijuana. * * * (10) Industrial Use Category. * * * (j) Medical Marijuana Growing/Processing Facility. A person who holds a permit issued by the Department of Health of the Commonwealth pursuant to the Act of April 17, 2016, P.L. 84, No. 16, to grow and process medical marijuana. * * * § 14-602. Use Tables. * * * (4) Commercial Districts. Principal uses are allowed in Commercial districts in accordance with Table 14-602-2. Uses classified as accessory uses, such as home occupations, are not regulated by the use table. Accessory uses are permitted in conjunction with allowed principal uses, provided they comply with all applicable regulations of § 14-603 (Use-Specific Standards) and § 14-604 (Accessory Uses and Structures). * * * Table 14-602-2: Uses Allowed in Commercial Districts Previous District Name C-1 C-2/RC-2 (/NCC) C-3/RC-3 C-4 C-5 C-7/NSC ASC District Name CMX-1 CMX-2 CMX-2.5 CMX-3 CMX-4 CMX-5 CA-1 CA-2 Use-Specific Standards Y = Yes permitted as of right | S = Special exception approval required N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited) | Uses not listed in this table are prohibited See § 14-602(4)(a) (Notes for Table 14-602-2) for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., "[2]") in table cells. * * * Retail Sales Use Category * * * Consumer Goods (except as noted below) * * * Medical Marijuana Dispensary N Y Y Y Y Y N Y § 14-603(20) * * * (5) Industrial Districts. Principal uses are allowed in Industrial districts in accordance with Table 14-602-3. Uses classified as accessory uses, such as home occupations, are not regulated by the use table. Accessory uses are permitted in conjunction with allowed principal uses, provided they comply with all applicable regulations of § 14-603 (Use-Specific Standards) and § 14-604 (Accessory Uses and Structures). * * * Table 14-602-3: Uses Allowed in Industrial Districts Previous District Name New L4/L-5 L1/L2/L3 G1/G2 LR PI District Name IRMX [3] ICMX I-1 I-2 I-3 I-P Use-Specific Standards Y = Yes permitted as of right | S = Special exception approval required N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited) | Uses not listed in this table are prohibited See § 14-602(5)(a) (Notes for Table 14-602-3) for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., "[2]") in table cells. * * * Industrial Use Category * * * Medical Marijuana Growing/Processing Facility N N Y Y Y N * * * * * * § 14-603. Use-Specific Standards. * * * (20) Medical Marijuana Dispensary (a) Regulations and Standards. (.1) Separation Requirements. No medical marijuana dispensary use may be located: (.a) Within a zoning district where such use is not expressly allowed; (.b) Within 500 ft. of any regulated use (see § 14-603(13) (Regulated Use); (.c) Within 500 ft. of any school (up to and including the 12th grade) or its adjunct recreation areas/play fields; (.d) Within 500 ft. of any public playground; (.e) Within 500 ft. of any public swimming pool; (.f) Within 500 ft. of any public park; (.g) Within 500 ft. of any public recreation center; or (.h) Within 500 ft. of any public library. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ..End