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Amending section 14-1000 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled Historic Preservation, requiring notification to City Council Members of historical designations in the City of Philadelphia.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
CHAPTER 14-1000. HISTORIC PRESERVATION
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§ 14-1004. Designation.
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(2) Notice.
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(c) The Historical Commission shall notify all City Council Members, of proposed designations at least 10 business days prior to the scheduled public hearing concerning the proposed designation, and approved designations within 5 business days following the approval of the historical designation.
(1) Content of Notification. The notification shall include, at a minimum:
(.a) A description of the property and its proposed or granted historical designation.
(.b) The date of the historical designation, if applicable, or the date of the upcoming public hearing for a proposed designation.
(.c) A copy of any relevant documentation or reports provided by the Historical Commission regarding the designation.
(.d) Any associated recommendations, including any proposed changes or actions that may be required by the owner or the City.
(2) Method of Notification. Notification to City Council Members shall be made by electronic mail (email). A copy of the notification shall also be provided to the City Council Clerk for record-keeping.
(3) Acknowledgment. The Historical Commission may request an acknowledgment of receipt from each notified City Council Member within 5 business days of sending the notification.
(4) Record-Keeping. The Historical Commission shall maintain a record of all notifications sent to City Council Members, including the date, method of communication, and any confirmation of receipt. This record shall be available for public review upon request.
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