Legislation

City Council Approves Bulk Front Addition for Fernandez Brothers Group Inc. Project on East Wyoming Avenue

Fernandez Brothers Group Inc.'s East Wyoming Avenue project gets a reprieve from zoning restrictions, but with strings attached: the development will be allowed to stand despite exceeding local building limits.

220500

Streets Department Gets Authority to Regulate Traffic and Parking in Specific Philadelphia Area

This bill gives the Philadelphia Streets Department the authority to regulate traffic flow and parking on certain streets in a specific area bounded by Wyoming Avenue, 9th Street, Pike Street, and Rising Sun Avenue.

220501

Gillingham Street Becomes Two-Way Street Between Mulberry and Tackawanna Streets

This bill makes Gillingham Street between Mulberry and Tackawanna Streets a two-way street.

220502

Philadelphia Council Votes to Make Meadow Street Two-Way from Paul to Frankford Amid Community Hopes for Easier Commutes

This bill makes Meadow Street between Paul Street and Frankford Avenue a two-way street.

220503

City Council Signs Bill Redrawing Permit Parking District Boundaries Across Philadelphia

This bill amends the boundaries of permit parking districts in Philadelphia, affecting several neighborhoods.

220504-A

Red Light Cameras Installed on Busy Corner of Front and Hunting Park Avenues Amid Safety Concerns

Residents who speed through the busy corner of Front and Hunting Park Avenues will soon be caught on camera, as a new safety measure aims to reduce the alarming number of near-misses and accidents in the area.

220505

City Council Eases Licensing Requirements for Young Fire Safety Technicians Amid Workforce Shortage Concerns

Fire safety technicians under 21 will be allowed to work under supervision while enrolled in a registered training program, easing licensing requirements amid workforce shortage concerns.

220115

Council Moves to Clamp Down on Outside Earnings, Mandating Disclosure for Members, Officials

Council members and officials would have to disclose outside earnings and abide by limits on non-city income under a new city ethics law proposed by Councilwoman Quiñones Sánchez.

211021

City Hall Gives Director of Finance Power to Shuffle Funds Across Departments This Fiscal Year

Philadelphia's Affordable Housing Trust Fund Would Get Boost Under New City Council Proposal Mayor Kenney's administration would gain the power to add more money to the trust fund, potentially freeing up millions for low-income housing initiatives.

210900

Philadelphia Council Unveils Plan to Shift Funds Between City Departments Amid Budget Shortfall Emerges

Under the proposal, millions of dollars will be redirected from city departments including Parks and Recreation and Streets to plug a widening budget gap, with some officials warning it could harm essential services.

210901-A

City Council Approves Zoning Map Changes for Six Neighborhood Streets in North Central Philadelphia

This bill changes the zoning designation for certain areas in Philadelphia, specifically within a bounded area including Huntingdon Street, Howard Street, Susquehanna Avenue, American Street, Jefferson Street, and 6th Street.

210863

City Council Moves Forward with Zoning Reforms to Spur Affordable Housing Developments Throughout Philadelphia

This bill revises Philadelphia's zoning regulations to offer incentives for developments that provide affordable housing and meet certain height requirements.

210474-AA

City Officials Seek to Redirect Traffic Flow on 9 Philly Streets Amid Parking Overhaul Plans

This bill regulates traffic flow on certain streets in Philadelphia by making them one-way and adjusting parking rules.

210422

City Council Tries To Clear Up Confusion Over Multiple District Properties In Philly Zoning Law Rewrite

Property owners are still trying to decipher the city's complex zoning laws, but Council wants to simplify the process by clarifying which regulations take precedence on parcels spanning multiple districts. (Or alternatively: Confusion reigns for developers and business owners navigating Philadelphia's patchwork of zoning districts; now Council aims to rewrite the rules to prevent costly mistak

210078-A

Council Extends Deadline for Cayuga Street Revision Project Amid Ongoing Development Delays in Northeast Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Developers in Northeast Philadelphia's rapidly growing neighborhoods are getting an extra two years to complete the Cayuga Street Revision Project, a long-awaited overhaul of City Plan Nos. 224 and 232. Affected residents, who have endured construction delays for nearly six years, are still waiting for promised improvements to their neighborhood.

210002

Council proposed tougher insurance requirements for Philadelphia contractors.

Philadelphia contractors will soon be required to carry higher levels of insurance, with the city specifying minimum coverage for comprehensive general liability insurance. The new requirement aims to mitigate construction costs and litigation risks.

210003

City Council Votes to Redraw Permit Parking Map with New District Added and Boundaries Shifted Again

This bill amends the permit parking district boundaries in Philadelphia and establishes a new district (District 39).

200710

Resident Parking Permit Rules Tightened for Multi-Family Households in Permit Parking District 38

Non-Profit Organizations Could Soon Get Tax Breaks on Unoccupied Lots Amid City Council's Proposed Zoning Overhaul Philadelphia's zoning code would be updated to allow non-profits to convert vacant lots into affordable housing and community spaces, potentially boosting development in underserved neighborhoods.

200711

Low-Income Philadelphia Residents Exempt from First Vehicle Parking Permit Fees

Low-income Philadelphia residents in designated neighborhoods can breathe a sigh of relief - no more paying up to $200 annually for parking permits, but those with multiple vehicles will still have to pay.

200712

North Philly Neighborhoods Set for Zoning Overhaul as Council Tackles New Land Use Proposals

This bill changes the zoning designations for certain areas in North Philadelphia (bounded by Lehigh Avenue, Frankford Avenue, Master Street and 6th Street) to allow different land uses.

200713