Legislation

North Central Philly Rooftops Get Tougher Rules as Council Tackles Rowdy Behavior Epidemic

North Central Philadelphia rooftops are now off-limits to fighting, drinking, and other forms of rowdy behavior under new city regulations. Trespassing on rooftop spaces is also prohibited in designated areas.

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Philadelphia Introduces New System Allowing Citations For Public Place Violations Without Mandatory Court Appearances

Philadelphia is allowing the city to issue citations for public place violations without requiring a personal court appearance, streamlining the process and potentially reducing administrative costs.

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Council proposed changing burglary alarm system notice payment deadline.

Residents with faulty alarm systems will now have 90 days to fix issues or face escalating fines. Unpaid notices must be settled within three months under the amended Philadelphia Code provision.

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