Fourth Supplemental Gatherings Order

The record

Jurisdiction

City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · Pennsylvania

Level

City

Authority

Philadelphia Code sections 6-205 and 6-206; the Disease Prevention and Control Law

Issued

2021-03-01 Mar. 1, 2021

Effective

2021-03-01

End

Gathering caps expired June 10, 2021 (Ex. MET-PHL-018) (read as 2021-06-10)

In force

Mar. 1, 2021 to June 10, 2021

Quarters

2021 Q12021 Q2

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3

Limitation types

Gathering capEvents and venues

Addressees

• organizers of outdoor gatherings and events
• special-event permit applicants

Functions reached

• MK EVT no special-event permits accepted
• GATH
• BQ catering halls under the Celebrations, Catering Halls and Special Events guidance

Collection

Philadelphia MET-PHL

Operative words

WHEREAS, effective December 12, 2020, the Governor of Pennsylvania and Secretary of [Health] imposed additional restrictions state-wide, including limiting outdoor gatherings to a maximum of 50 people, which were in place through January 4, 2021;... WHEREAS, the Managing Director's Office of Special Events has seen a 50% reduction in [staff]... Section 1. Outdoor Gatherings and Events. Outdoor gatherings continue to be allowed for any lawful purpose, provided that they are [conducted in compliance with all applicable orders of the] Commonwealth and the City, including any applicable density limits, gathering caps, or activity limitations applicable at the time such gathering takes place... Section 2. Special Event Permitting. Given the City's limited resources, the burden for supporting public events, and the current public health risks posed by events during a pandemic, the City is not currently accepting [applications for special event permits]...

Enforcement

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