Council actions
Philadelphia City Council actions
These are actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote. They include unanimous decisions, procedural steps such as hearings, notices and amendments, and other entries such as referrals and signatures.
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Council actions
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the October 23, 2025 meeting.
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This bill, which is currently in committee, would make technical changes to Philadelphia’s zoning rules by removing or updating provisions that have expired.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by making technical changes to text that has expired, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This proposal would give qualifying child care service businesses a 50% reduction in Philadelphia’s Business Income and Receipts Tax rates on both gross receipts and net income.
Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," to establish a partial exemption for certain child care service businesses, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
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
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
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
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, affecting the types of buildings and uses allowed on certain properties.
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.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, affecting the types of buildings and uses allowed on certain properties.
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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, affecting the types of buildings and uses allowed on certain properties.
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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
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.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill updates and clarifies parts of the city's zoning and planning rules.
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.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill updates and clarifies parts of the city's zoning and planning rules.
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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill updates and clarifies parts of the city's zoning and planning rules.
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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
Amending Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/FDO Fourth District Overlay District" by clarifying allowed uses, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
Amending Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/FDO Fourth District Overlay District" by clarifying allowed uses, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
Amending Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/FDO Fourth District Overlay District" by clarifying allowed uses, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill updates and clarifies parts of the city's zoning and planning rules.
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.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill updates and clarifies parts of the city's zoning and planning rules.
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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.