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File #: 080493    Version: Name:
Type: Bill Status: ENACTED
File created: 5/15/2008 In control: Committee on Streets and Services
On agenda: Final action: 6/19/2008
Title: Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by amending Section 9-211, entitled "Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material," relating to the regulation of newspaper boxes on the public sidewalk, by including certain portions of Frankford and Torresdale avenues within the boundaries subject to the provisions of this Section, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsors: Councilmember Krajewski
Code sections: 9-200 - Commercial Activities on Streets, 9-211 - Boxes for the Distribution of Printed Material
Attachments: 1. CertifiedCopy08049301.pdf
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Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Commercial Activities on Streets,” by amending Section 9-211, entitled “Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material,” relating to the regulation of newspaper boxes on the public sidewalk, by including certain portions of Frankford and Torresdale avenues within the boundaries subject to the provisions of this Section, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
 
SECTION 1. Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
 
CHAPTER 9. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES ON STREETS.
 
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§ 9-211. Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material.
      
            (1)  Program Area. The provisions of this Section shall only apply to the public sidewalks within the area bounded by and including the south side of Bainbridge Street, the east side of Columbus boulevard, the north side of Vine street and the west side of the Schuylkill river; to the entire length of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway; [and] to the 1700 block of Cottman avenue [.] ; to Frankford avenue from the 5900 block to the 7600 block, inclusive; and to Torresdale avenue from the 5000 block to the 7600 block, inclusive.
 
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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective July 1, 2009.
 
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Explanation:
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Italics indicate new matter added.
 
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