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Bill 220417

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising Section 14-303(11A), entitled “Registered Community Organizations,” by establishing a fund to be used by Registered Community Organizations to obtain legal representation for hearings and appeals before the Zoning Board of Adjustments, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced May 12, 2022Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember JonesCouncilmember Squilla

How members voted

  1. Vote on Jun 23, 2022 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (17)

    Councilmember DombCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember GymCouncilmember OhCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember JonesCouncil President ClarkeCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember BassCouncilmember ParkerCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember Driscoll

From the floor

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  1. “Hi. My name is Linda Bell. I'm a member of the Citywide RCO Coalition, and I am voting in favor of Bill No. 220417. It is a long time since -- and I want to appreciate -- I appreciate the City Council people who are supporting us in the RCO coalitions all over the City, because we fight hard representing our neighbors and this is a bill that will support us and make it an equitable representation in the ZBA hearings …”

    Ms. Bell · Stated Meeting, June 23, 2022 · Jun 23, 2022 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…ces Drive, related to the proposed STATED MEETING 163 6/23/2022 building at 2910 South Street"; and Bill No. 220417, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by revising Section 14-303 Subparagraph 11A, entitled 'Registered Community Organizations,' by establishing a fund to be used by Registered Community Organizations to obtain legal representation for heari…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 23, 2022 · Jun 23, 2022 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “…ing and Planning,' by revising and clarifying certain landscaping requirements and provisions"; and Bill No. 220417, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by revising Section 14-1303 -14-303, excuse me, Subparagraph 11A, entitled 'Registered Community Organizations,' by establishing a fund to be used by Registered Community Organizations to obtain legal rep…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 16, 2022 · Jun 16, 2022 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. May 12, 2022
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was Introduced.

  2. Jun 13, 2022
    Cancellation of Scheduled Public Hearing · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was Cancellation of Scheduled Public Hearing.

  3. Jun 15, 2022
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  4. Jun 15, 2022
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  5. Jun 15, 2022
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.

  6. Jun 16, 2022
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

  7. Jun 16, 2022
    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

  8. Jun 16, 2022
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

  9. Jun 23, 2022
    READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  10. Sep 15, 2022
    NO ACTION TAKEN · MAYOR

    This Bill was NO ACTION TAKEN.

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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising Section 14-303(11A), entitled "Registered Community Organizations," by establishing a fund to be used by Registered Community Organizations to obtain legal representation for hearings and appeals before the Zoning Board of Adjustments, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 14 od The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended as follows: TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING * * * CHAPTER 14-300. ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES * * * � 14-303. Common Procedures and Requirements. * * * (11A) Registered Community Organization. An organization that seeks recognition as a Registered Community Organization ("RCO") for purposes of � 14-303(12) ("Neighborhood Notice and Meetings") must first register with the Commission in accordance with the provisions of this � 14-303(11A). * * * (g) Legal Fund. The Director of Finance shall establish a fund to be used by Registered Community Organizations to obtain legal representation for hearings or appeals before the Zoning Board of Adjustments. (g)(h) Regulations. * * * SECTION 2. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to create liability for the City of Philadelphia in any legal action brought against or by a Registered Community Organization. SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ..End