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Council sought to amend Philadelphia's Zoning Code to permit public spraygrounds.

Official:Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by providing for spraygrounds and adding definitions, all under certain terms and conditions.

Sponsor: Councilmember Jones

Introduced: December 11, 2014

: Committee on Rules

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No one voted on this bill

This bill was introduced in the 2012–2015 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 adds definitions to Philadelphia's Zoning Code and allows for 'spraygrounds' in public parks or playgrounds.

What This Bill Does

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Adds a new definition to the Philadelphia Code, specifically a "sprayground" is defined as a recreation area designed for water play with little or no standing water.
Allows spraygrounds to be located in public parks or playgrounds.
Requires no changes to existing zoning regulations.
The bill becomes effective immediately upon its passage.