Official:Amending Section 9-211 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material," by including certain areas in the vicinity of Manayunk and adding additional requirements, under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Jones
Introduced: April 2, 2009
Signed: June 11, 2009
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends a Philadelphia Code section that regulates news and printed material distribution boxes on public sidewalks in various areas of the city, including Manayunk. It adds specific requirements for placement of such boxes in these areas.
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