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Street Dining Area on S 3rd St near Rittenhouse Square

Official:Authorizing a Streetery in the Right-of-Way adjacent to 782-84 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.

Sponsor: Councilmember Squilla

Introduced: June 12, 2025

Signed: October 16, 2025

: Committee on Streets and Services

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill authorizes a 'Streetery' (a type of outdoor dining area) on a specific street in Philadelphia, allowing businesses to expand their seating areas under certain conditions.

What This Bill Does

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Allows the owners of 782-84 S 3rd St to install, own, and maintain a Streetery (outdoor dining area) in the Right-of-Way adjacent to their property.
The Streetery will be located in the parking lane, encroaching approximately 7 feet towards the south along the north cartway of Catharine Street.
The Streetery will consist of 11 tables and 22 seats.
The construction, use, and maintenance of the Streetery must comply with the laws, rules, and regulations of the City of Philadelphia, including those of the Department of Licenses and Inspections, the Department of Streets, and other relevant departments.

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Philadelphia Context

Land Use & Zoning

Total parcels: 586,000
Residential zoning: 62% of land
Commercial zoning: 8% of land
Industrial zoning: 6% of land
Last major zoning code update: 2012

Philadelphia City Planning Commission

Housing

Total housing units: 694,338
Owner-occupied: 222,000
Renter-occupied: 267,000
Vacancy rate: 11.6%
Median home value: $210,000
Median gross rent: $1,150/mo
Cost-burdened renters: 53%

U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022

Philadelphia Overview

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Median household income: $52,649
Poverty rate: 21.8%
Unemployment rate: 6.2%
Adults with bachelor's degree: 32.4%

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