Official:Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by amending Section 9-211, entitled "Boxes for Distribution of News and Printed Material," relating to the regulation of newspaper boxes on the public sidewalk, by including certain areas in the vicinity of Northern Liberties to be subject to the provisions of this section.
Sponsor: Council President Clarke
Introduced: November 2, 2017
Signed: March 1, 2018
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill regulates newspaper boxes on public sidewalks in specific areas of Philadelphia, including Northern Liberties.
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