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October 23, 2025 To The President And Members Of The Council Of The City Of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No. 250771, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing 3419 KENSINGTON PARTNERS or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 3423 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker, Mayor

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Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 250771, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing 3419 KENSINGTON PARTNERS or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 3423 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.

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October 20, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 250706 Bill No. 250719 Bill No. 250723 Bill No. 250767 Bill No. 250772 Bill No. 250800 Bill No. 250801 Bill No. 250802 Bill No. 250803 Bill No. 250804 - Commission voted to extend its review 45 additional days Bill No. 250806 Bill No. 250807 Bill No. 250808 Bill No. 250809 Bill No. 250810 Bill No. 250811 - Approval with amendments Bill No. 250830 Bill No. 250835 Bill No. 250836 Bill No. 250839 Bill No. 250842 Bill No. 250845 - Commission voted to extend its review 45 additional days Bill No. 250847 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

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October 17, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Number 250771 - Commission voted to extend its review 45 additional days Bill Number 250834 - Commission voted to extend its review 45 additional days Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This bill modifies Philadelphia's rules about the use of certain bags by retail establishments, requiring them to charge customers a fee for bags and to post signs about the policy. The goal is to reduce the use of certain types of bags. Retail establishments and their customers are affected by this change.

Amending Chapter 9-4900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Prohibition on Use of Certain Bags by Retail Establishments," to modify certain definitions, require retail establishments to charge a fee for the provision of a bag to customers, and require signage, all under certain terms and conditions.

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This bill repeals a previous law that changed the zoning designations of certain areas near Island Avenue, the Delaware Expressway, and Bartram Avenue. The repeal affects property owners and developers in this area. It returns the zoning designations to what they were before the previous law was passed.

Repealing in its entirety Bill No. 240415 (approved July 19, 2024), entitled "An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Island Avenue, the Delaware Expressway, and Bartram Avenue."

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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.

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This bill repeals a previous ordinance that allowed the City of Philadelphia to create an authority called The Arena Services District Authority. The repealed ordinance was approved in December 2024 and was related to the Pennsylvania Municipality Authorities Act. This change affects the city's ability to organize this specific authority.

Repealing in its entirety the following Ordinance, approved December 23, 2024: Bill No. 240964-A02 (authorizing the City of Philadelphia to organize an authority to be known as The Arena Services District Authority, pursuant to the terms of the Pennsylvania Municipality Authorities Act, all under certain terms and conditions).

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This bill changes the responsibilities of city departments, specifically removing the Department of Licenses and Inspections' role in overseeing weights and measures. It also removes rules related to amusement devices and weights and measures from business regulations and tax collections. This affects businesses and individuals who previously had to follow these rules.

Amending Section 2-112 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Commissioners," by removing the powers and duties of the Department of Licenses and Inspections over matters relating to weights and measures; amending Title 9, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by removing provisions relating to amusement devices, and weights and measures and making related technical changes; and amending Title 19, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by eliminating provisions related to amusement licenses and weights and measures registration; all under certain conditions.

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To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by North Street, Broad Street, Wallace Street, and 15th Street.

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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.

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This bill changes the penalties for not following stop work or cease operations orders in Philadelphia. It affects property owners, contractors, and builders who receive these orders. The goal is to update the rules for when the city can issue fines or take other actions.

Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code) to revise penalties associated with stop work and cease operations orders, under certain terms and conditions.

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