Official:Amending Section 9-702 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Carnivals," by revising the provisions governing the issuance of licenses to hold or conduct a carnival; in particular, providing that such licenses shall be issued only for temporary periods and only once per year per location; providing that licenses shall be issued only if the carnival is conducted for the benefit and on the property of a bona fide religious, educational or charitable institution, society or organization; providing for notification of the District Councilperson when an application for a carnival license has been received; and conferring standing on certain persons to appeal the issuance of the license and in related legal matters; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Mariano
Introduced: September 14, 2000
Signed: December 7, 2000
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill revises rules for holding carnivals in Philadelphia by limiting licenses to temporary periods and specific locations, benefiting religious, educational, or charitable institutions.
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