Legislation

Licensing Required for Fire Alarm, Electrical Inspectors and Agencies Under Revised Philly Code

This bill updates Philadelphia's electrical inspection regulations by requiring licensing for Fire Alarm Systems Inspectors, Electrical Inspection Agencies, and Electrical Inspectors.

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Fire Suppression System Contractors and Electrical Contractors Must Get City Licenses to Work in Philly

Contractors servicing Philly buildings face new licensing hurdles as City Council votes to regulate fire suppression system and electrical work, potentially snaring unqualified operators in costly fines and penalties.

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Owner of Rainbow Learning Center Seeks Permission to Build Fenced Play Area

Rainbow Learning Center owner Margaret Vann is cleared to build a fenced-in play area on the sidewalk outside her East Erie Avenue property, pending permit approval and certain conditions. The construction project will be located at 750 E. Erie Avenue.

110840

Council proposed stricter rules for vacant properties, requiring registration within 30 days.

Vacant property owners in Philadelphia are now required to register their sites and secure them against blight within 30 days, responding to growing neighborhood complaints. Long-term vacant properties must also file a registration statement with the Licenses and Inspections department.

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Philadelphia City Council Votes to Convert West Loudon Street into One-Way Traffic Flow Westbound Now

West Loudon Street is now a one-way street from North 5th to North 6th, allowing traffic to flow only westbound in this section of the city.

110714

Council proposed truck ban on Kinsey Street between Hedge and Paul Streets

Trucks banned from parking on Kinsey Street's north side between Hedge and Paul Streets, as new city ordinance takes effect immediately.

110715

Business Owners Weigh New Options Under Overhauled Privilege Tax Law

Tens of Thousands of Renters Could See Rent Freeze Under Proposed City Council Legislation A new proposal aims to cap rent increases in Philadelphia at 3% annually for a year, shielding low-income renters from rising housing costs and giving them temporary relief.

110554

City Council Delays Deadline for Revising City Plans on Fourth Street Extension Project

Council Votes to Allow Self-Storage Facilities Near SEPTA Stations Amidst Safety Concerns from Local Residents A new proposal would permit construction of self-storage facilities within 500 feet of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority stations, sparking debate about potential safety hazards and property values for nearby residents.

110555

Council Proposed Creation of Philadelphia Land Bank to Manage Vacant Properties

City Council has introduced legislation to establish a "Philadelphia Land Bank" to manage vacant properties, aiming to streamline maintenance processes and promote community development. The new entity would consolidate city-owned land holdings.

110519

HACE Installs Trash Receptacles and Palm Trees Along North Fifth Street Footway

This bill allows HACE Community Development Corporation to install six trash receptacles and twelve artificial palm trees on the footways of North Fifth Street between Lehigh Avenue and Indiana Avenue.

110380

Philadelphia Area Bound by Fifth Street, Master Street, Sixth Street, and Jefferson Street Gets New Zoning Designations

This bill changed the zoning designations for a specific area in Philadelphia bounded by Fifth Street, Master Street, Sixth Street, and Jefferson Street.

110381

City Proposes Land Transfer to Authority for Industrial Development

This bill allows the City to transfer ownership of a small plot of land to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, who will then give it back to its original owner.

110303

Hernandez Wins Approval for Enclosed Staircase Expansion Along F Street in Northeast Philly

A long-standing request from a Northeast Philadelphia homeowner has been granted, paving the way for an expanded enclosed staircase that will soon extend into the sidewalk of F Street near East Allegheny Avenue, changing the neighborhood's landscape forever.

110258

City Council Votes to Exempt Duplex Dwellings from Annual Sanitation Fee Hike

Councilmember Sanchez's bill to exempt duplex dwellings from the annual $300 sanitation fee has passed. The change affects properties with two units, sparing them from a cost that still applies to other homes.

110227

Kensington Area Bars Street Vendors and Sidewalk Sales Under New Council Ordinance

Frustrated Kensington residents are breathing a sigh of relief as the city takes aim at unsanctioned vendors clogging neighborhood sidewalks; starting immediately, street sellers will be forced to find alternative locations, or face fines.

110081

City Council Passes New Parking Restrictions Along Busy Stretch of Wyoming Avenue in South Philly.

Drivers along a stretch of Wyoming Avenue in South Philly will now face two-hour parking limits during weekdays. The new restriction applies from Mascher Street to Palethorp Street, excluding weekends.

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City Council Tackles Zoning Overhaul for Swath of Northeast Philly Neighborhoods

This bill amends the Philadelphia Zoning Maps to change the zoning designations in a specific area bounded by Second Street, Rising Sun Avenue, Cayuga Street, Front Street, and Hunting Park Avenue.

100873

Philadelphia Sets Aside American Street for Sewer and Drainage Use

This bill allows for revisions to a section of Philadelphia's City Plan (City Plan No.

100874

Street Vending Prohibited on Portions of Castor Avenue Between Oxford Avenue and Rhawn Street

This bill prohibits street and sidewalk vending on certain portions of Castor Avenue from Oxford Avenue to Rhawn Street.

100783

City Council Proposes Major Zoning Shifts Along Eighth Street, Lehigh Avenue Commercial Corridor

This bill amends the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing zoning designations for certain areas along Eighth Street, Somerset Street, Seventh Street, and Lehigh Avenue.

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