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Newsstand Licensing Requirements Revised Under Proposed Philadelphia Code Amendment

Official:Amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Newsstands," including by revising the requirements relating to license issuance; location of newsstands; design of newsstands; maintenance, abandonment; and removal; all under certain terms and conditions.

Sponsor: Council President Clarke

Introduced: June 6, 2013

: Committee on Streets and Services

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill updates regulations for newsstands in Philadelphia, including requirements for licenses, location restrictions, and maintenance.

What This Bill Does

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Revises the requirements for obtaining a license to operate a newsstand in Philadelphia, including specifying the type and design of license identification plates.
Prohibits the placement of newsstands on sidewalks without first obtaining a license and license identification plate, and specifies the location at which such plates must be affixed.
Establishes a "Restricted Business District" for newsstands, which includes the area bounded by the Delaware River, Washington Avenue, the Schuylkill River, and Girard Avenue.
Requires newsstand owners to apply for a license on a form supplied by the Department, and specifies the conditions under which a license can be issued.