Official:Amending Section 9-206 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Neighborhood Business Districts," by creating the Temple University District, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Council President Clarke
Introduced: May 21, 2015
Signed: June 18, 2015
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill creates a designated area around Temple University called the 'Temple University District' where sidewalk vendors can sell goods. The district is bounded by specific streets and has limited spots for vending.
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