Legislation

Philadelphia to Require Annual Dog Licenses Starting Next Year

Get ready to dig deeper into your pockets: new city regulations will force dog owners to purchase annual licenses, while also cracking down on neglect cases at local shelters.

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Council Proposed Junk Dealer License with Fees and Business Requirements

Junk dealers must now obtain licenses, provide business documents, and pay fees before operating in Philadelphia, as a new law takes effect with stricter regulations and penalties for non-compliance. or EMPTY

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Pawnshops Ordered To Track Transactions Online In Bid To Recover Stolen Goods Across Philly

This bill requires pawnbrokers and precious metal dealers to share transactional information with the Police Department through an online system to help recover stolen property.

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Contractors Must Now Display License Numbers in Newspaper Ads Citywide Under New Rules

Philadelphia contractors must now display their license numbers in newspaper ads, under new rules that took effect after a City Council vote. The change affects ads in both newspapers and commercial publications citywide.

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City Council Moves to Allow High-Tech Parking Garages in Residential Neighborhoods Across Philadelphia

Councilmember Kelly's bill to allow high-tech parking garages in residential neighborhoods across Philadelphia has passed City Council, permitting mechanical access garages with certain terms and conditions. The new law adds three types of these garages: Automated Valet, Self Park, and Tandem Parking.

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Council proposed ban on sale of foie gras in Philadelphia, with penalties for violators.

Philadelphia Councilmember Kelly's legislation makes it unlawful to sell luxury duck liver pâté, known as foie gras, in the city. Penalties will be imposed on those who violate this rule.

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City Council Votes to Loosen Zoning Rules for Parking Garages Across Philly Neighborhoods

Mechanical access parking garages in Philly neighborhoods will no longer have to meet certain parking space size and location restrictions under new zoning rules voted into law. Changes affect parking facilities citywide.

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City Requires Hearing Protection Gear for Firefighters Exposed to Hazardous Noises Daily

This bill requires the City of Philadelphia to provide hearing protection for firefighters and paramedics working in loud environments.

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Drive-Thrus Win Approval to Operate in More Philly Neighborhoods Under Stringent New Rules

Drive-thru businesses can now operate in more commercial districts in Philadelphia, subject to specific rules like dedicated lanes and no location near the main building.

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Council Approves Plan to Pave Two Southwest Philly Streets as Part of Road Repair Initiative

Southwest Philadelphians can expect smoother commutes next year after council unanimously backed a plan to resurface two bumpy streets, but some neighbors are worried about losing parking spaces along the way.

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City Revamps Master Plan with New Streets and Drainage Routes in Northwest Philadelphia Neighborhood

This bill revises a section of Philadelphia's City Plan to include new streets (Sunshine Lane and Solar Way) and drainage right-of-ways.

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City Council Pushes Through Measure Allowing Large Parking Garages to Cut Corners on City Regulations

This bill amends the city's parking regulations to exempt mechanical access parking garages from certain requirements.

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Foie Gras Ban Aims to End Luxury Dish in Philadelphia

Philadelphia restaurants will no longer be able to serve or sell foie gras after a city council vote, making it the latest major US city to prohibit the luxury food item. Foie gras sales were previously allowed in the city, but will now face penalties for violations.

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Parking Fines and Fees Revised in Philadelphia with Immediate Changes

This bill changed parking fines and fees in Philadelphia.

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City Council Bill Seeks Tax Break for Smoke-Free Bars in Bid to Reduce Secondhand Exposure

City Council bill introduced by Councilmember Kelly aims to exempt smoke-free bars from business privilege taxes. The proposal would reward businesses that eliminate smoking areas with tax breaks.

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