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City Council Tries to Reboot Center City Sidewalk Vending Rules Amid Struggling Small Business Owners

Official:Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by amending Section 9-204, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," to change certain requirements for vending licenses and the process for obtaining locations for Center City sidewalk vending, under certain terms and conditions.

Sponsor: Councilmember Squilla

Introduced: February 1, 2018

: Committee on Streets and Services

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill amends the rules for sidewalk vendors in Center City Philadelphia, changing requirements for vending licenses and the process for obtaining locations.

What This Bill Does

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Changes the definition of an "Employee" for purposes of sidewalk vending licenses to include individuals who render services at a vending stand at the direction and under the control of the licensee, and who have their compensation subject to wage tax deduction by the licensee.
Amends the process for obtaining locations for Center City sidewalk vending.
Amends the requirements for vending licenses in Center City.
The bill does not specify any new powers, obligations, or restrictions for the city, vendors, or employees, but it is assumed that the changes will affect the operations of vendors in Center City.