Legislation

City Council Proposes Simplification of Philadelphia's Large Building Overlap Zone Rules

City Council proposes simplification of Philadelphia's Large Building Overlap Zone rules, aiming to reduce complexity in existing overlay zoning districts. The changes would prohibit personal care home and group living uses in certain districts.

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City Council Weighs Changes to Best Value Contract Rules for City Agencies and Non-Profits

Philadelphia non-profits could see increased transparency in city-funded contracts under proposed changes to "best value" procurement rules, affecting agencies that rely on public funding for services like social welfare programs and community development initiatives.

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City Council Tackles Business Privilege Tax Rates, Affecting Thousands of Local Businesses This Year

Business privilege tax rates are being revised for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 under new terms and conditions, affecting thousands of local businesses.

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New Businesses Emerge Exempt as Council Votes to Revamp Philly Business Privilege Tax Rates

City Council votes to exempt certain new businesses from business privilege tax on gross receipts under specific terms and conditions, affecting as-yet unspecified companies. Or, since the source is fairly thin: EMPTY

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