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Restaurant Owners Get Green Light for Outdoor Dining Space at Philadium on Packer Avenue

Official:Authorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of a Streetery in the Right-of-Way adjacent to 1631 Packer Avenue, currently the location of a restaurant known as Philadium, under certain terms and conditions.

Sponsor: Councilmember Johnson

Introduced: March 17, 2022

: Committee on Streets and Services

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No one voted on this bill

This bill was introduced in the 2020–2023 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 a restaurant at 1631 Packer Avenue to install and maintain a 'Streetery' - an outdoor eating space - in front of their property. The Streetery must follow city regulations and obtain necessary permits.

What This Bill Does

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Grants permission to Cerco Investments LLC (the owner of the restaurant at 1631 Packer Avenue) to install, own, and maintain a Streetery in the parking lane portion of the Right-of-Way adjacent to the property.
Requires the construction, use, and maintenance of the Streetery to comply with Section 9-215 of The Philadelphia Code and all applicable regulations, including those of the Department of Licenses and Inspections, the Department of Streets, and the Art Commission.
Requires the owner to obtain all required permits, licenses, and approvals from relevant departments, boards, agencies, or commissions before exercising any rights or privileges under the ordinance. 4.