Official:Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Commercial Activities on Streets,” by designating a neighborhood business district in the 6th Councilmanic District for authorized sidewalk vending and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Driscoll
Introduced: November 16, 2023
Signed: December 14, 2023
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill allows sidewalk vending in a specific neighborhood business district in the 6th Councilmanic District. The area includes parts of Cottman Avenue and Bustleton Avenue where up to eight vendors can sell fresh produce and flowers.
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