Official:Amending Chapter 11-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Openings and Excavations in the Streets,” to impose additional penalties on violators of underground permitting requirements, under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Harrity
Introduced: February 6, 2025
Signed: March 27, 2025
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill strengthens penalties for businesses that don't follow regulations when digging into city streets.
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