Official:Amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by eliminating previously designated vendor locations in Center City; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Squilla
Introduced: March 19, 2015
Signed: May 14, 2015
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill eliminates designated vendor locations in Center City, Philadelphia. This means that street vendors will not be allowed to operate at specific locations in the area. The goal is to improve the aesthetic and pedestrian experience of Center City.
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