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Farmers Markets Find New Homes Across Philly as Council Votes to Expand Permitted Locations

Official:Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Commercial Activities on Streets” to make certain changes to permissible locations for farmers’ markets, all under certain terms and conditions.

Sponsor: Council President Johnson

Introduced: April 23, 2026

Signed: June 11, 2026

: Committee on Streets and Services

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill amends Philadelphia's Code to allow farmers' markets at specific locations throughout the city, including popular areas like Rittenhouse Square and Headhouse Square.

What This Bill Does

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Allows farmers' markets at specific locations throughout the city, including Rittenhouse Square, Headhouse Square, and other locations.
Designates the sidewalk and curb lane of the north side of the 2700 block of Girard Avenue as a permissible location for farmers' markets.
Designates the sidewalk and curb lane of the north side of the 5200 block of Haverford Avenue as a permissible location for farmers' markets.
Designates the sidewalk and curb lane of both sides of the median of the 400 block of South 2nd Street (Headhouse Square) and the north bound travel lane of South 2nd Street between Lombard Street and Pine Street as permissible locations for farmers' markets.