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Bridgeview Café Wins Approval to Transform Richmond Street Sidewalk into Outdoor Dining Space

Official:Authorizing Bridgeview Café and Catering ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 4600 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.

Sponsor: Councilmember Henon

Introduced: June 21, 2018

: Committee on Streets and Services

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No one voted on this bill

This bill was introduced in the 2016–2019 Council term and when that term ran out. The public record shows no committee vote and no floor vote at any stage, so no member of Council ever went on record for or against it.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill allows Bridgeview Café and Catering to install and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at their location on Richmond Street in Philadelphia.

What This Bill Does

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Authorizes Bridgeview Café and Catering to install, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 4600 Richmond Street in Philadelphia.
Requires the sidewalk café to comply with the laws, rules, and regulations of the City of Philadelphia, specifically those of the Department of Licenses & Inspections and the Department of Streets.
Requires Bridgeview Café and Catering to obtain all required permits, licenses, and approvals from City departments, boards, agencies, or commissions before exercising any rights or privileges under the ordinance.
Requires Bridgeview Café and Catering to enter into an agreement with the City to provide that they will comply with certain conditions, including securing all necessary permits, licenses, and approvals.