Official:Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by regulating vending along the South side of Market Street between 48th Street and 49th Street; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Blackwell
Introduced: March 3, 2011
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: Lapsed
This bill was introduced in the 2008–2011 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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This bill regulates sidewalk vending along Market Street between 48th and 49th Streets, requiring vendors to maintain a certain distance from each other, building entrances, and the curb line.
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