Official:Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés,” to authorize additional locations for sidewalk cafés, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Young
Introduced: April 9, 2026
Signed: June 11, 2026
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill proposes to allow sidewalk cafés in additional locations throughout Philadelphia, including areas around Broad Street, Girard Avenue, and specific neighborhoods.
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