Legislation

Loading zone created on Frankford Avenue between Palmer and Columbia for commercial use permitted daily.

Commercial vehicles can now park on the west side of 1716 Frankford Avenue between Palmer and Columbia for up to an hour daily, Monday through Sunday, from 8am-9pm.

260762

City Council Clears Way for Outdoor Cafe at Bustleton Avenue Corner Spot Amid Controversy Over Parking Spots

Bustleton Avenue property owners Sidney Leo and Ramon Posel are cleared to install an outdoor sidewalk café, complete with 24 planters, 14 tables, and 28 seats, pending certain conditions. The encroachment will take up about 9'6" of west footway space on Bustleton Avenue.

260566

Erie Avenue Neighborhood Zoning Overhaul Signed into Law

Erie Avenue neighborhoods face zoning changes after City Council votes to alter zoning designations for areas bounded by Erie Avenue, Front Street, Lippincott Street, and 2nd Street.

260211

Philadelphia Council Passes Bill to Alter Zoning in Bustleton Avenue Neighborhood

Councilmember Lozada proposes changing zoning rules in an area bounded by McKinley Street, Leonard Street, Devereaux Avenue, and Bustleton Avenue. The proposed changes would alter the existing zoning designations for certain properties in this neighborhood.

260212

Philadelphia Unifies Zoning Laws, Combining Three Districts in Three Neighborhoods

City Councilmember Lozada's bill aims to unify zoning laws by combining provisions from three districts, impacting specific neighborhoods where these districts are located.

260165

Fitness Centers in Seventh and Eighth Districts Get Earliest OK Yet at 5am

Fitness centers in Philadelphia's Seventh and Eighth Councilmanic Districts can now open as early as 5am, under new city rules.

260075

New Zoning Rules Emerge for Southwest Philly Neighborhoods Amid Development Push

New Zoning Rules Emerge for Southwest Philly Neighborhoods Amid Development Push, Proposed Changes to Restrict Residential Uses in Seventh District Overlay District.

250949

New zoning district created in North Philadelphia with restricted commercial uses approved

This bill creates a new zoning district in North Philadelphia and restricts certain commercial uses.

250834

City Council Greenlights Outdoor Café Expansion on Bustling North American Street Corridor

Philadelphia's Small Business Community Hopes for Economic Boost as City Council Passes Bill Expanding Late-Night Liquor Licenses for Food Trucks

250835

Pharmacies Get Green Light to Stay Open Late to Fill Critical Medical Needs

Philadelphia's 70,000 low-income residents with chronic illnesses will soon have a more reliable way to get life-saving medications after midnight, thanks to extended pharmacy hours in the city.

250805

Council Tackles Renaming Controversy as Bristol Street Section to be Vacated

Philadelphia residents who own property along Bristol Street are facing the possibility of a major loss if council passes a plan to vacate the street section, leaving some homeowners feeling financially devastated. The move would also alter city maps forever.

250328

Council Introduces Nighttime Business Restrictions in Philly's Most Crowded Neighborhoods

This bill adds restrictions on business hours in the First, Seventh, and Eighth Councilmanic Districts of Philadelphia.

250292

Changes made to zoning in neighborhood bounded by Oxford Street and Germantown Avenue.

Small business owners along Oxford Street could see drastic rent hikes as council proposes rezoning nearly 20 acres to accommodate luxury high-rise developments, sparking fears of gentrification.

241058

Roosevelt Boulevard Neighborhood Zoning Maps Revised to Classify North and West Sides

This bill updates zoning maps for certain areas in Philadelphia, changing their classification and possibly affecting development projects.

240426

Philly City Council Updates Maps Reflecting New Neighborhood Boundaries

This bill updates the illustrative maps for Philadelphia's Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District to reflect recent redistricting changes.

240333

Staircase Project Gets Green Light on East Monmouth Street Near 1951 East Monmouth Street

A staircase on East Monmouth Street can now project out from a building under new zoning rules approved by City Council. The change affects the vicinity of 1951 East Monmouth Street.

240243

North Philly Neighborhoods Get New Zoning Designations Following City Council Vote

This bill updates zoning classifications in a specific area of Philadelphia bounded by several streets.

240215

Philadelphia Council Adopts Changes to Zoning Map in Specific Downtown Streets

This bill amends the Philadelphia Zoning Maps to change the zoning designations of specific areas bounded by Somerset Street, Orkney Street, Cumberland Street, and 5th Street.

240216

Philadelphia Council Votes To Rein In Late Night Hours For Kensington Area Businesses Starting Immediately

Businesses in Kensington area must now operate between 6am and 11pm, with fines for those that stay open later; restrictions are set to expire on January 1, 2028.

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Philadelphia City Council Proposes Evening Curfews for Kensington Businesses to Curb Noise Complaints

This bill regulates the hours of operation for certain businesses in a specific area bounded by East Lehigh Avenue, Kensington Avenue, D Street, E Tioga Street, and Frankford Avenue.

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