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Procedural actions from the September 11, 2025 meeting.

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Showing 37-54 of 57 actions from September 11, 2025

Procedural2025-09-11
250731

Renaming the 2300 block of Snyder Ave "James Darrell Robinson, Jr., Way" in honor of James "Lil Darrell" Robinson, Jr., recognizing his contributions to Yesha Ministries and his community through his musical genius and artistic talents.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-11
250725

This bill allows a business at 1313-17 S 3rd St to have a sidewalk cafe, which means they can use some of the sidewalk for outdoor seating. The business must follow certain rules and conditions to get this permission. This affects the business and people who walk or dine in the area.

Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 1313-17 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-11
250724

This bill allows for certain structures or objects to extend beyond property lines near 1000-52 Frankford Ave in Philadelphia, as long as they meet specific conditions. The bill affects property owners and residents in the area. It aims to regulate and permit these encroachments in a controlled manner.

Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 1000-52 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-11
250723

This bill changes the city's plan for a portion of Southampton Road, removing it from the city's map from Bustleton Avenue to its end. This affects people who live or travel near this area. The change is made under specific terms and conditions.

Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 370 by striking from the City Plan Southampton Road from Bustleton Avenue to its terminus southeastwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-11
250719

This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, affecting the types of buildings and activities allowed there. The area is bounded by Wilt Street, Gratz Street, Montgomery Avenue, and 19th Street. This change may impact residents, businesses, and developers in the area.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wilt Street, Gratz Street, Montgomery Avenue, and 19th Street.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-11
250716

This bill amends a previous ordinance that widened Ridge Avenue by revising lines and grades on City Plan Nos. 230 and 289. The amendment extends the period for compliance with the terms and conditions of the original ordinance, which affects property owners along Ridge Avenue. This change impacts the area near Wissahickon Creek and Main Street.

Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 230438), approved July 5, 2023, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 230 and 289 by placing on the City Plan two irregularly-shaped areas, one located along the northeasterly side of Ridge Avenue and extending from a point northwest of the Wissahickon Creek to a point approximately four-hundred twenty-four feet further northwestwardly therefrom and the other located along the southwesterly side of Ridge Avenue extending from a point northwest of the Wissahickon Creek northwestwardly to the southwesterly side of Main Street, thereby widening said Ridge Avenue, and authorizing the opening of the portions of the said widened Ridge Avenue extending through property owned by the City, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the additions to the beds of Ridge Avenue and Main Street being placed on the City Plan," by extending the period for compliance...

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-11
250715

This bill creates new parking regulations on specific streets in Philadelphia, including Hobart Street, Lancaster Avenue, N. 59th Street, and Bambrey Street. The regulations will affect drivers who park on these streets. The goal is to manage parking in these areas.

Establishing a parking regulation on Hobart street between Thompson street and Master street; Lancaster avenue between Jefferson street and N. 54th street; N. 59th street between Malvern avenue and Woodcrest avenue; Bambrey street between Willard street and Allegheny avenue.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-11
250714

This bill establishes new parking regulations on several streets in Philadelphia, including Fountain Street, Lauriston Street, and Overlook Road, among others. The regulations will affect residents and visitors who park on these streets. The goal is to manage parking in these areas.

Establishing a parking regulation on Fountain street between Ridge avenue and Hazelwood lane; Lauriston street between Roxborough avenue and Monastery avenue; Overlook road between Matthias street and Shalkop street; Gorgas lane between Ridge avenue and Lawton street; Martin street between Ridge avenue and Mitchell street; Levering street between Cresson street to Silverwood street; Lemonte street between Pechin street and Ridge avenue; Dupont street between Flemming street and Boone street to Dead end; Monastery avenue between Mitchell street and Ridge avenue; Palisades drive between Capital View drive and Heritage drive and Merrick road.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-11
250713

This bill creates new parking regulations on specific streets in Philadelphia, including parts of S. 62nd street, Kingsessing avenue, Sansom street, and Powelton avenue. The regulations will affect people who park on these streets. The goal is to manage parking in these areas.

Establishing a parking regulation on S. 62nd street between Chestnut street and Walnut street; Kingsessing avenue between S. 52nd street and S. 53rd street; Sansom street between S. 62nd street and S. 63rd street; Powelton avenue between N. 42nd street and N. 43rd street; Powelton avenue between 43rd street and Holden street.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-11
250712

This bill allows the Streets Department to create parking and stopping rules on both sides of 47th Street between Chestnut Street and Kingsessing Street. The rules will be made under specific terms and conditions. This change affects people who park or stop on this part of 47th Street.

Authorizing the Streets Department to establish parking and stopping regulations on both sides of 47th Street between Chestnut Street and Kingsessing Street, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-11
250711

This bill changes the direction of traffic on Preston Street between Spring Garden and Haverford Streets. It affects people who drive, walk, or bike on this part of Preston Street. The change is made to improve traffic flow and safety under certain conditions.

Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Preston Street, between Spring Garden and Haverford, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-11
250710

This bill extends the time period for complying with the terms of a previous ordinance that vacated Sloan Street and reserved a right-of-way for sewer, drainage, and public utility purposes. The previous ordinance had specific conditions that needed to be met, and this bill gives more time to complete these requirements. This affects the City and potentially nearby residents or businesses.

Amending Section 3 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 230033), approved April 12, 2023, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the vacating of Sloan Street from Ogden Street to its terminus northwardly therefrom and the reserving and plotting upon City Plan No. 106 of a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes and public utility purposes within the lines of said Sloan Street being vacated and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right of way, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-11
250706

This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, bounded by Grange Avenue, Park Avenue, Chew Avenue, and Broad Street. The new zoning designations will affect how land can be used in this area, such as what types of buildings can be built or businesses can operate. This change will impact property owners, developers, and residents in the affected area.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Grange Avenue, Park Avenue, Chew Avenue, and Broad Street.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-11
250718-A

This bill updates parking rules in Center City Philadelphia, setting time limits and restrictions on stopping and standing in certain areas. The rules include time-restricted loading zones and allow the Department of Streets to make changes to these rules as needed. The changes affect people who drive or park in the Center City area.

Amending Chapter 12-900 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking Regulations and Penalties," to confirm regulations adopted by the Department of Streets that establish and revise time-limited and other rules restricting parking, stopping and standing, including the establishment of time-restricted loading zones, in the Center City area, bounded by Spring Garden street, the Schuylkill River, Bainbridge street and the Delaware River; and to reauthorize changes and additions to such parking rules in the Center City area by the Department of Streets on an ongoing basis; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-11
250722

This law requires utility companies to check if a rental property has a valid license before installing a second utility meter. This affects landlords and property owners who rent out their properties in Philadelphia. The goal is to ensure that rental properties meet the city's safety and health standards.

Adding a new Chapter 21-3500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Utility Meters," to prohibit provision of a second utility meter by a public utility at a residential property without evidence of a valid housing rental license for the property, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-11
250707

This bill changes the rules for a tax on development projects in Philadelphia, specifically to clarify which rental housing projects are exempt from the tax. The exemption applies to certain rental projects under specific terms and conditions. This change affects developers and property owners who build rental housing in the city.

Amending Chapter 19-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Development Impact Tax," to clarify the exemption for rental housing projects, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-11
250721

Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending Section 14-515, entitled "Northeast Overlay District," and making related changes all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-11
250709

This bill updates the city's rules for dealing with businesses that are considered nuisances, allowing the city to continue enforcing rules against a business even if it changes ownership or operations. This affects businesses in Philadelphia that have been deemed nuisances, such as those with repeated safety or health issues. The goal is to hold businesses accountable for ongoing problems, even if the business changes hands.

Amending Section 9-4403 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Enforcement," to provide for the continuation of nuisance business enforcement following a change in business, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.