Legislation

Market Street Sidewalk Vendors Hit with Prohibition Between 33rd and 34th Streets

A new law aims to clear out sidewalk sales, targeting vendors who sell everything from fresh produce to handmade crafts along a crowded stretch of Market Street, infuriating some small business owners.

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Philadelphia Zoning Regs Overhauled on Market Street as Council Votes to Redraw Retail Overlay District Boundaries

This bill modifies the zoning regulations in Center City Philadelphia by adjusting the boundaries of the Market Street East Retail Area and adding new sign regulations.

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City Officials Given Green Light to Sign Deals for Redevelopment of North Market Street Properties

This bill authorizes officials to sign agreements and make decisions for the redevelopment of properties on Market Street between 8th and 11th Streets in Philadelphia.

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City Council Clears Way for Revamp of Iconic Gallery Mall Shopping District along Market Street

Small Business Owners Alarmed as City Council Votes to Permit Major Redevelopment of Bustling South Street Corridor A contentious bill to relax zoning restrictions on several blocks of South Street, a hub for local shops and restaurants, has been approved by the city council despite opposition from many long-time merchants and residents.

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