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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the September 25, 2025 meeting.

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Showing 37-54 of 56 actions from September 25, 2025

Council Action2025-09-25
250795

September 24, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by clarifying certain provisions related to mixed income housing, revising the quality standards for affordable units within mixed income developments and making related technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

READ AND FILED

Council action without a posted tally.

Council Action2025-09-25
250794

September 24, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to construct, own, and maintain right-of-way encroachments in various parts of the City, under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

READ AND FILED

Council action without a posted tally.

Council Action2025-09-25
250793

September 24, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 10-700 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," to require locking dumpsters; all under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

READ AND FILED

Council action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-25
250823

Renaming the 1600 block of Ellsworth Street "Margaret E. Wallace Way" to honor Margaret "Mom" Wallace for her lifelong dedication and service to the South Philadelphia community.

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

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-25
250818

Also naming the 1200 block of Crease Street as "'Bonn' Bataan Way".

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

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-25
250817

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2806, 2903, 2907, 2913, 2917, 2919, 2925, 2937, and 2939 Cecil B Moore Avenue, located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

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

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-25
250812

Renaming the 6300 block of Lansdowne Avenue as "Jayanna Powell Way," in tribute to the life and legacy of Jayanna Powell, whose memory continues to inspire efforts for safer streets and protections for children throughout Philadelphia and across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-25
250811

This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, affecting the types of buildings and uses allowed on certain properties. The area affected is bounded by Ardleigh Street, East Sedgwick Street, the SEPTA Chestnut Hill East Line, and East Gorgas Lane. 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 Ardleigh Street, East Sedgwick Street, the SEPTA Chestnut Hill East Line and East Gorgas Lane.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-25
250810

This bill makes changes to Philadelphia's zoning rules to clarify and improve standards for mixed-income housing developments, which include both affordable and market-rate units. The changes aim to ensure that affordable units in these developments meet certain quality standards. This affects developers, low-income residents, and neighborhoods with mixed-income housing projects.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by clarifying certain provisions related to mixed income housing, revising the quality standards for affordable units within mixed income developments and making related technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-25
250808

This bill updates and clarifies parts of the city's zoning and planning rules. It makes technical changes to outdated text and revises some provisions. The changes affect how the city handles zoning and planning issues, which can impact residents, businesses, and developers.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes to text that has expired, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-25
250803

This bill updates the rules for the Fourth District Overlay District in Philadelphia, clarifying what types of businesses and activities are allowed in the area. The changes affect property owners, developers, and residents in the Fourth District. The goal is to provide more guidance on allowed uses in the district.

Amending Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/FDO Fourth District Overlay District" by clarifying allowed uses, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-25
250802

This bill updates and clarifies parts of the city's zoning and planning rules. It makes technical changes to outdated text and revises certain provisions. The changes affect how the city handles zoning and planning issues, which can impact residents, businesses, and developers.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes to text that has expired, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-25
250800

This bill prohibits the sale of drug paraphernalia in certain industrial areas of Philadelphia. It aims to regulate what types of businesses can operate in these areas. The bill affects business owners and residents in these industrial districts.

Amending Title 14-602, entitled "Use Tables," by prohibiting drug paraphernalia sales in certain industrial districts, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-25
250820

Appointing Mark Graefe to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-25
250809

This bill allows for certain structures or objects to extend beyond property lines near 113-17 Washington 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 113-17 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-25
250805

This bill changes city rules to allow pharmacies to stay open longer than other businesses, as long as they meet certain conditions. The new rule applies to pharmacies in Philadelphia, which may help people who need to pick up prescriptions outside of regular business hours. This change aims to make it easier for people to get the medicine they need.

Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code (entitled "Services and Other Businesses") to add a new exemption from certain business hour restrictions for pharmacies, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-25
250804-A

This bill changes the zoning rules in Philadelphia by creating a new type of zoning district called the University-Community Overlay District. This new district will have its own set of rules and guidelines for development and construction. It will affect areas near universities and the surrounding communities.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/UCO, University-Community Overlay District"; and by making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-09-25
250801

The City of Philadelphia is allowed to buy or acquire land along the Schuylkill River and Wissahickon Creek for public recreational use. This can be done through purchase, donation, or other means, and includes any buildings or rights associated with the land. The goal is to create public spaces for recreation.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in certain parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek together with all improvements thereon and all associated easements and appurtenances, for public recreational purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.