This week in Council

Valet Parking Zone Boundaries in Center City Philadelphia Revised Under New Ordinance

This bill adjusts the boundaries and fees for valet parking zones in Center City Philadelphia.

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City Council Moves to Shut Down Sidewalk Vending Zones in Center City Amid Renewed Safety Concerns

This bill eliminates previously designated locations in Center City where vendors can sell goods on sidewalks, under certain terms and conditions.

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Truck Parking Ban Takes Hold On Busy Cottage Street Neighborhood Near Harbison Avenue Intersection

Residents of the Cottage Street neighborhood are breathing a sigh of relief as a new city ordinance goes into effect, limiting truck parking on their narrow street to ease congestion and improve safety.

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Council Gives Sewer Contractors Extra Time to Meet Revised Deadline for City Plan Changes

Sewer contractors breathing sigh of relief as Council passes measure granting extra time to comply with city's updated plan, but some critics warn delay may further slow long-stalled infrastructure projects.

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Metal Staircase Expansion Clears City Hurdles for Homeowner Lisa Lombardo at 2400 South Woodstock Street Location

Homeowners with disabilities in Philadelphia will soon have easier access to their homes, thanks to a new rule that allows for exterior metal staircases like the one Lisa Lombardo is building at her South Philly residence. The city has just approved changes to its zoning laws that enable residents like Lombardo to build these ramps on their property lines.

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City Council Targets Abandoned Vehicles With Multiple Parking Tickets, Owners Risk Impoundment

This bill amends the city's towing and immobilization laws to allow for removal or immobilization of vehicles with three or more delinquent parking tickets or those where the city cannot obtain registration information.

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Philly Officials OKs Plan Revision, Sets Conditions for Krams Avenue Alteration

This bill allows for a revision to the Philadelphia City Plan by removing part of Krams Avenue from the map.

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East River Road becomes one-way northbound from Midvale Avenue to Calumet Street

Philadelphia drivers will face a significant change starting next month as the city's busiest roads undergo another transformation: East River Road is becoming a one-way nightmare for southbound commuters.

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City Limits Sidewalk Vending in Center City, Cuts East Side Vendor Spots Along 5th Street

Philadelphia's iconic street performers will see a major shake-up as a new measure aims to consolidate sidewalk vending spots along 5th Street, giving priority to established vendors over newcomers on the East Side.

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Board of Surveyors Gets Expanded Powers to Approve Street Improvements Plans

Philadelphia's busy thoroughfares may get smoother roads and improved sidewalks as city officials can now more easily modify curbs and sidewalks without lengthy Board of Surveyors approvals. The streamlined process aims to speed up essential infrastructure work in high-traffic areas.

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Council Votes to Rewrite Zoning Rules for Growing Neighborhood Along Girard Avenue Corridor

This bill amends the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations for a specific area bounded by Thompson Street, 4th Street, Girard Avenue, and Lawrence Street.

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Philadelphia Zoning Maps Get Major Overhaul as City Council Votes to Rezone Broad Street Neighborhoods

This bill changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land in Philadelphia, bounded by Broad Street, Dauphin Street, Watts Street, and Susquehanna Avenue.

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City Council OKs Wacky Inflatable Tube Persons as Movable Signs Along Philly Streets and Alleys

Wacky-waving, inflatable arm-flailing tube persons have been cleared for use as movable signs on Philadelphia streets and alleys, subject to size, placement, and vendor requirements. The City Council has authorized their use with specific conditions tied to a Rhode Island-based vendor.

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Mayfair Neighborhood Improvement District Established with Special Property Assessments Authorized

This bill establishes a neighborhood improvement district in Mayfair, allowing for special property assessments to fund improvements like cleanliness, safety, and beautification.

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Center City Sidewalk Vendors Get Shake Up as Council Approves New Vendor Location and Cuts Another

This bill amends the rules for sidewalk vendors in Center City Philadelphia by removing a previously designated location and adding a new one.

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Council proposed 2-hour parking limit on Christian Street between Broad and 15th Streets

Two-hour parking limit imposed on Christian Street between Broad and 15th Streets. The regulation applies daily from 7am-10pm, effective immediately.

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Council Moves to Revamp Former Mount Sinai Site Zoning Rules Allowing Townhomes Downtown

This bill changes the zoning in a specific area around the former Mount Sinai Hospital to allow for new residential townhome development.

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City Council Approves Mobile Payment Fee Parity for Philadelphia Parking Meters Across All Areas

Philadelphia drivers will soon face the same surcharge on mobile payments at Center City meters as they do at North Philly kiosks, sparking debate about fairness and convenience for residents and visitors alike.

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Philadelphia Business Donors Get Tax Breaks for Contributing to City Schools Fund

Philadelphia businesses can now receive tax credits for contributing to city schools, with $1 in credits awarded for every $5 donated, up to a total annual cap of $5 million.

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City Council Seeks to Establish Two-Hour Parking Limit on 16th Street

This bill establishes a two-hour parking regulation on 16th Street between Catharine and Fitzwater Streets.

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Catharine Street Residents Breathe Sigh of Relief as Two Hour Parking Limits Take Hold Immediately Downtown.

Residents and visitors to a two-block stretch of downtown streets can now park for up to two hours daily from 8am to midnight. Catharine Street parking limits take effect immediately between 20th and 21st Streets, weekdays.

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