Legislation

Restaurant at 2351 South Front Street Gets Green Light for Expanded Sidewalk Café Seating Area

Restaurant at 2351 South Front Street gets green light to install expanded sidewalk café seating area with 7 tables and 28 chairs on both sides of the street.

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Council Proposes Strict New Parking Rules Along Bustling West Chestnut Street

Council President Johnson and Councilmember Bass introduce a new overlay zoning district along West Chestnut Street with specific regulations for parking, loading, and development. The WCS Overlay District aims to revamp rules in the bustling area.

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Philadelphia Approves Outdoor Café Plans for 2101 South 3rd Street Property

Lawrence Polanski and Ping Zeng, owners of 2101 South 3rd Street, have been granted permission to install an outdoor café with five tables and thirty seats on two sidewalks. The encroachment will be located on the south and east sides of the property.

260535

North Philadelphia Zoning Map Changes Signed into Law After Years of Debate

North Philadelphia neighborhoods are in line for significant zoning changes as City Council debates the proposals today, with some areas set to see new zoning designations.

260534

South Street Bakery Wins Approval for Sidewalk Café After City Negotiations

A South Street bakery has won city approval for a sidewalk café with one table and two seats, pending permits and removal if required by the city. The café will encroach about 4 feet onto the street from Varallo Brothers Bakery at 1639 S 10th St.

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Philadelphia Signs Sublease Deal with Municipal Authority for Office Space at 701 Market Street Building

Philadelphia will rent office space in the 701 Market Street building under a sublease agreement with the Municipal Authority. The deal is outlined in a newly authorized lease agreement between the City and the Authority.

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Developers Rewarded with Bonus Space for Streetscapes Upgrades Across Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Developers can earn bonus space and height in certain neighborhoods if their projects include public street upgrades. The changes aim to clarify how developers can receive incentives for enhancing city streets.

260530

City Council Approves Financing Pact for New Police Headquarters at North Broad and Callowhill Streets

City Council Approves Pact to Finance New Police HQ at North Broad and Callowhill Streets with a Service Agreement between the City and Philadelphia Municipal Authority. The pact clears the way for the acquisition of two properties for use as police headquarters.

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City Council Votes to Axe Streets as Part of Revised City Plan No 120 Takes Shape

Cleveland Street between Girard Avenue and Stiles Street, along with part of 19th Street, are set to be erased from Philadelphia's city plan under a bill passed by City Council. The changes will be finalized if certain requirements are met within two years.

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Neighborhood Land Use Changes Unveiled as Council Moves to Revamp Zoning in Northeast Philly's Hunting Park Neighborhood

Zoning changes are coming to Hunting Park, where some land use classifications will be revised in an area bounded by Roberts Avenue and Wissahickon Avenue. The exact zoning designations for certain areas will shift under the proposed amendments.

260523

City Council Moves to Allow Transit Stations in Busy Commercial Neighborhoods Across the City

City Council introduces bill to allow transit stations in commercial areas, subject to certain terms and conditions. Commercial businesses across the city could soon be accompanied by new transit stations under proposed zoning changes.

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Council Bill Seeks Looser Zoning Rules for Philly Buildings Near Public Transit Hubs

Council President Johnson and Councilmember Gauthier's bill seeks to loosen zoning rules for buildings near public transit hubs by exempting certain districts from ground floor use requirements. The change would apply to areas with specific base zoning districts.

260519

City's Zoning Code Revised to Clarify Transit Improvement Bonus Structure and Parameters

Philadelphia's zoning code has been revised to clarify and overhaul the Transit Improvement Bonus structure, affecting developers who seek density bonuses for projects near transit hubs. The new rules take effect immediately.

260518

City Council Revamps Zoning Code Around Public Hubs to Foster More Transit Oriented Communities Across Philadelphia

Zoning laws in Philadelphia are being rewritten around public transportation hubs to foster more transit-oriented communities. The Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District is being renamed and expanded to cover a wider area, with new use, dimensional, and parking standards.

260517

City Approves Applications for Millions in Federal Funding to Revitalize Neighborhoods Across Philadelphia

Philadelphia City Council authorizes applications for federal funding to revitalize neighborhoods through various grant programs, including Community Development Block Grants and blight prevention initiatives.

260513

Philadelphia Expands Sidewalk Café Program Allowing More Neighborhoods to Offer Outdoor Dining Spaces

City Council has proposed expanding Philadelphia's sidewalk café program to allow more outdoor dining spaces in various neighborhoods and business districts. The new locations would be subject to specific terms and conditions.

260461

City Contractors Required to Disclose Bond Costs Under New Law

City contractors must now disclose and monitor the cost of performance and payment bonds for certain contracts. Changes take effect immediately under revised procurement rules.

260458

Council Proposes Zoning Shifts Near Frankford Creek Amid Neighborhood Development Push

Councilmember Driscoll proposes zoning changes in areas near Frankford Creek and Aramingo Avenue, altering existing zoning designations to new ones specified on Map "B". The changes will take effect immediately.

260429

Zion Baptist Church Gets Green Light for Decorative Enhancements Along Bustling N Broad St

Zion Baptist Church has been granted permission to install decorative puzzle walls, tree planter boxes, and bollards in front of their property on North Broad Street under specific terms.

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City Council Proposes Property Swap Option for Surplus Land Disposition Amid Affordable Housing Push

Philadelphia city councilors Gauthier and Lozada propose adding a new method to dispose of surplus properties through "property exchange," allowing the city to trade one property for another.

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