Legislation

City Council Defines New Residential Zone Around Bustling Rittenhouse Square Neighborhood Limits

Homeowners in Rittenhouse Square face uncertainty as City Council proposes rezoning their neighborhood, limiting commercial development and potentially boosting property values for long-time residents.

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Council proposed Zoning Amendment for Rittenhouse Square Residential Area with Certain Terms and Conditions

Philadelphia Homeowners Face Hefty Fines for Unpermitted Airbnb Rentals Under Proposed Council Measure A measure before City Council would impose fines of up to $10,000 on homeowners who rent out their properties without permission, hitting a major cash cow in the city's short-term rental market hard.

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Farmers Market Gets Green Light for New Spot Near Rittenhouse Square Amid Downtown Development Boom

Philadelphia's iconic Elfreth's Alley, America's oldest continuously inhabited residential street, is set to lose its historic parking ban thanks to a city council vote aimed at preserving this centuries-old treasure.

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