Legislation

Property owner seeks permission to install 17 concrete planters along Walnut Street sidewalks

Property owner seeks permission to install 17 concrete planters along Walnut Street sidewalks, including 7 on the east curbline of South 19th Street. The planters will be located near the property line of 1849 Walnut Street.

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Philadelphia Code Amended to Impose Use Restrictions Within Fifth District Overlay District

Philadelphia's zoning regulations are getting a makeover in the Fifth District Overlay District, imposing new use restrictions on specific areas. Certain types of buildings and activities will be allowed in designated areas.

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Philadelphia Business Hours Restricted in Fifth District Neighborhoods

Philadelphia businesses in the Fifth District and surrounding areas will be restricted from opening between 11pm and 6am due to an amended ordinance. New streets affected by the restriction include N. 29th Street from W. Dauphin to W. Huntingdon.

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City Requires Special Approval for Limited Lodging in RSA-5 Zoning District Businesses

Businesses in the RSA-5 zoning district must now get special city approval to offer limited lodging, such as Airbnb rentals, under new regulations taking effect in 60 days.

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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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Zoning Map Changes Set for Neighborhood Around St Joseph's Preparatory School This Week

Changes to zoning map and code amendments proposed for neighborhoods around St Joseph's Preparatory School, affecting areas bounded by Thompson Street, Girard Avenue, and others. Councilmember Young sponsored the bill.

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Philadelphia City Plan Revised as Streets Along Girard and 18th Avenues Are Struck from Official Maps

Girard Avenue streets set for removal from city maps as City Council considers revisions to City Plan No. 120. Cleveland Street and Stiles Street would be struck from official maps under the proposed changes.

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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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Councilors Expand Sidewalk Café Permits Across Philly Neighborhoods Including Broad Street and Girard Avenue Corridors

Philadelphia's Sidewalk Café Permits to Expand into New Areas Including Broad Street and Girard Avenue Corridors. The city will allow sidewalk cafes in additional locations, including areas around Broad Street and Girard Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

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Landlords Must Take Action Against Tenants Selling Tobacco Without Permit

Philadelphia landlords will now be required to take action against tenants selling tobacco products without a permit, with penalties for non-compliance as part of stricter rules adopted by City Council today.

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Parking Restrictions Tightened in Philadelphia Neighborhood

Parking Restrictions Tightened in Philadelphia Neighborhood Philadelphia is imposing stricter rules on parking in a specific neighborhood, amending the city code to regulate parking within a designated area. The area, bounded by 21st street, Cecil B. Moore avenue, 32nd street, and Oxford street, will now be subject to permit parking regulations.

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City Officials Move to Fix Flawed Permit Process Causing Confusion For Homeowners and Contractors

Philadelphia's zoning code is being tweaked to clarify how expired permits and approvals are handled, affecting homeowners and contractors who may have issued them without full construction plans. Revised rules will specify which permits have shorter validity periods than others.

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City Council Tackles Cluttered Sidewalk Cafes as Bill Streamlines Outdoor Entertainment Regulations

This bill removes outdated rules related to outdoor entertainment at sidewalk cafes in Philadelphia.

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Council Seeks to Curb Residential Growth Along Vine Street Expressway Corridor

Councilmember Young's bill creates a new zoning district along Vine Street, blocking residential development in the area. The "Vine Street Expressway District" would restrict new homes and other residential uses near the highway.

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Philly Council Passes Law Limiting Business Hours in 5th District Neighborhood

This bill adds business hour restrictions and restricts certain commercial uses in Philadelphia's Fifth Councilmanic District.

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Vacant Lots in Fifth District Get Building Codes

Vacant eyesores plaguing North Philadelphia's 5th District would be subject to tougher building codes under a new proposal, forcing owners to renovate or demolish blighted properties that have long troubled residents and city officials alike.

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Philadelphia City Council Approves Sidewalk Café at Busy Corner of Girard and 16th Street

Councilmember Young's proposal to build an eight-table, 16-seat sidewalk café near 161 W Girard Ave has been approved by City Council. The café will encroach onto the east footway of North Hancock Street for about five feet.

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City Council Seeks to Modernize Aging Zoning Regulations with Proposed Code Update

City Council moves forward with bill making technical updates to outdated zoning regulations in Philadelphia's planning code. Center City Overlay District height limits will remain unchanged at 125 feet.

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Councilors Weigh In on Proposal to Bring Outdoor Dining to Bustling Frankford Corner

City Council is considering allowing a sidewalk café at 1444 Frankford Ave, with permission to install up to 16 tables and 32 seats.

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Fairmount Avenue Restaurant Wins Approval to Expand Outdoor Seating Permits

Restaurant at 1811 Fairmount Ave wins approval for two-table sidewalk café with eight seats, encroaching five feet onto Shirley Street. Councilmember Young sponsored the permit allowing MQZ LLC's outdoor expansion.

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