Official:Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code ("Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions"), by amending Section 9-208 relating to sidewalk cafes by amending and adding certain provisions for regulating sidewalk cafes; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Clarke
Introduced: April 25, 2003
Signed: June 12, 2003
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill updates regulations for sidewalk cafes in Philadelphia, requiring a license and outlining conditions for placement and maintenance.
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