Official:Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by prohibiting vending on both sides of Allegheny Avenue between Kensington Avenue and Bath Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Squilla
Introduced: May 5, 2016
Signed: June 16, 2016
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill prohibits vending on both sides of Allegheny Avenue between Kensington Avenue and Bath Street. Vendors will not be allowed to set up stands or sell goods on these sidewalks.
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