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Showing House Numbers on Curb Sides

Official:Amending Title 11 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Streets,” by enacting a new Section, requiring the street address to be displayed upon the curb of certain properties, all under certain terms and conditions.

Sponsor: Councilmember Jones

Introduced: May 8, 2025

: Committee on Streets and Services

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill would require certain property owners to display their street address on the curb, with specific terms and conditions.

What This Bill Does

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Residential properties with six or fewer dwelling units are required to have their street address painted on the curb in a way that is plainly visible and legible.
Neighborhood Improvement Districts and Special Services Districts that have established uniform rules for property identification are exempt from this requirement, as long as their rules require all properties within the district to display street addresses that are plainly visible and legible.
The property owner is responsible for compliance with this section.
Anyone violating this section will be issued a notice of violation.

Both Sides

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The case for

This bill ensures that residential properties are easily identifiable for emergency services and visitors, reducing response times and improving public safety. By requiring clear and visible street addresses, emergency responders can quickly locate a property in case of an emergency, which is particularly important for residents who may require urgent medical attention.

The case against

This bill imposes a new requirement on residential property owners, forcing them to pay for curb painting with their own funds. The bill hands over enforcement power to government agencies, which will issue fines to property owners who fail to comply, adding to the already existing burden on local law enforcement. This precedent sets a new standard for municipal involvement in the aesthetic details of private property, potentially leading to further regulations and increased costs for homeowners.

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