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Council proposed tougher noise regulations for commercial districts with stricter sound limits

Official:Amending Chapter 10-400 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Noise and Excessive Vibration" by amending Section 10-404 entitled "Prohibited Conduct," by providing for the issuance of tickets in commercial districts for violations of this Chapter, by reducing the decibel level permitted in commercial districts, and by making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Sponsor: Councilmember DiCicco

Introduced: April 29, 2004

: Committee on Licenses and Inspections

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No one voted on this bill

This bill was introduced in the 2004–2007 Council term and when that term ran out. The public record shows no committee vote and no floor vote at any stage, so no member of Council ever went on record for or against it.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill reduces noise levels in commercial districts by lowering the allowed decibel level and allows for ticketing of violators.

What This Bill Does

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Provides for the issuance of tickets in commercial districts for violations of Chapter 10-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
Reduces the decibel level permitted in commercial districts.
Changes the definition of "Commercial District" to include the Center City commercial district and neighborhood commercial districts.
Makes technical changes to the language and organization of Chapter 10-400.