Official:Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code “Zoning and Planning” to revise definitions and rules governing nightclubs and private clubs; create the event assembly facility use category and identify the commercial districts where the use is allowed; and make technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Thomas
Introduced: November 2, 2023
Signed: December 14, 2023
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill updates Philadelphia's zoning laws to create a new category for event assembly facilities and makes changes to regulations for nightclubs and private clubs, including parking requirements.
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