Official:Amending Chapter 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by defining self-service storage facilities and prohibiting them in certain locations and making related technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Driscoll
Introduced: September 17, 2026
: Committee on Rules
Status: Introduced, step 1 of 4
This bill proposes to prohibit self-service storage facilities in certain locations and define what constitutes such facilities. It also makes related technical changes to the city's zoning and planning code.
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This bill safeguards residential neighborhoods in the Sixth District by prohibiting self-service storage facilities, which can lead to blight, increased crime, and decreased property values. By excluding self-service storage from the Moving and Storage Facilities subcategory, this bill protects homeowners and residents from the negative impacts associated with these facilities. The Sixth District's residents, particularly those living in nearby neighborhoods, will benefit from a more desirable and livable community.
This bill essentially bans self-service storage facilities in the Sixth District, a move that could have unintended consequences. By restricting the location of storage facilities, the city may inadvertently drive entrepreneurs to set up shop in adjacent neighborhoods, exacerbating density and parking issues. Furthermore, the bill's blanket prohibition may unfairly limit small business owners who rely on self-service storage to operate their businesses, without providing any clear alternative solutions or incentives for compliance.
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