Legislation

Philadelphia Code Overhaul to Impose Special Exceptions on Ninth District Commercial Review Areas

Councilmember Phillips' bill would impose special exceptions on certain businesses in the Ninth District's Commercial Review Areas, requiring additional permits for specific uses.

260921

Owner of 1638 W Porter St Property Allowed to Install Sidewalk Café With Tables and Seating.

Owner of 1638 W Porter St allowed to install sidewalk café with 4 tables and 16 seats on South 17th Street sidewalk, pending compliance with city regulations and permit requirements.

260922

South Philly Italian Kitchen owner seeks permit for sidewalk café at 2655 South 18th Street location.

South Philly Italian Kitchen owner seeks permit for sidewalk café at 2655 South 18th Street location, with plans for 12 tables and 36 seats, pending compliance with city regulations.

260830

Philadelphia Expands Sidewalk Café Permits to East Falls and Manayunk Neighborhoods

East Falls and Manayunk neighborhoods now eligible for sidewalk cafes under certain terms and conditions, pending license approval. Locations include the East Falls Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District and 54th street in Manayunk.

260692

Philadelphia's Zoning Laws Revised to Define Adult Cabarets in New Way

Philadelphia's zoning laws are being revised to define adult cabarets, which include businesses that may serve alcohol and feature topless or exotic dancers, in a new way. The change affects business owners and patrons of such establishments.

260695

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.

260697

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.

260700

Businesses that hire eligible youth or fund youth programs to receive Philadelphia tax credit

Businesses that hire or fund education programs for eligible youth can now receive a tax credit under a new Philadelphia program, established by City Council.

260701

Coffee shop allowed to install sidewalk café at 544 E. Girard Ave under certain conditions.

Coffee shop Impresso at 544 E. Girard Ave. gets permission to install sidewalk café with 4 tables and 9 seats, subject to specific construction, maintenance, and permit requirements.

260707

West Broad Street Businesses Exempt from Commercial Curfew with Limited Exception

Businesses along West Broad Street in the Eighth Councilmanic District will now be allowed to stay open until 6 a.m. under a limited exception to the commercial curfew, but violating the new hours will result in a $1,000 fine per day.

260710

City Requires Food Delivery Services to Register Bicycle Riders Amid Safety Concerns

Food delivery services will now be required to register bicycle riders who perform deliveries in Philadelphia, amid growing safety concerns. The new measure will also involve identification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements for these workers.

260526

South Street Bakery Wins Approval for Sidewalk Café After City Negotiations

A South Street bakery has won city approval for a sidewalk café with one table and two seats, pending permits and removal if required by the city. The café will encroach about 4 feet onto the street from Varallo Brothers Bakery at 1639 S 10th St.

260532

Council Tackles Carriage Horse Industry with Stringent New Rules on Licenses and Working Conditions

Philadelphia City Council introduces bill to regulate carriage horse industry with strict licensing and working condition rules, including penalties for violating new standards. The proposed regulations aim to safeguard animals used in carriage rides around the city.

260465

City Council Tweaks Zoning Laws to Streamline Special Exceptions in Ninth District Business Zones

Philadelphia's zoning laws are being tweaked to simplify the process for businesses in certain areas of the Ninth District to secure special exceptions, following a bill proposed by Councilmember Phillips.

260379

Philly City Council Moves to Levy New Hotel Room Rental Tax Starting Next Quarter

Hoteliers in Philadelphia face additional tax on room rentals starting next quarter under a new law proposed by Council President Johnson and Councilmember Gilmore Richardson. The extra excise tax will be levied on hotel rooms rented in the city.

260202

Philly Imposes 5% Tax on Delivery Fees for City Customers Today

Philadelphia imposes a new 5% tax on delivery fees for city customers. A 5% tax will now be applied to deliveries made directly to consumers within Philadelphia's city limits.

260209

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.

260162

Newsstand Owner Granted Permission to Install Electrical Conduits on Convention Avenue

Mukeshkumar Patel gets green light to install electrical conduits under and across part of Convention Avenue for his newsstand, with certain conditions. The installation is aimed at supplying electricity directly to his business on 34th Street and Convention Avenue.

260115

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.

260073

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