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Other actions from the December 3, 2025 meeting.

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Showing 1-18 of 27 actions from December 3, 2025

Council Action2025-12-03
250845

Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending Section 14-530, entitled "Eighth District Overlay District," and making related changes all under certain terms and conditions.

Council action without a posted tally.

Council Action2025-12-03
250949

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" to establish Seventh District Overlay District and restrict certain residential uses, under certain terms and conditions.

Council action without a posted tally.

Council Action2025-12-03
250835

This bill allows a business at 1526-32 N American 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 keep the sidewalk cafe. This affects people who own businesses or live near this location.

Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 1526-32 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19122, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Council action without a posted tally.

Council Action2025-12-03
250830

This bill allows a business at 5015 Baltimore Ave 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 5015 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Council action without a posted tally.

Council Action2025-12-03
250493-AA

This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, 9th Street, Erie 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 what 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 Roosevelt Boulevard, 9th Street, Erie Avenue, and Broad Street.

SIGNED

Council action without a posted tally.

Council Action2025-12-03
240873

This bill sets parking rules for specific streets in Philadelphia, including parts of N. 2nd street, Champlost street, N. 6th street, and Fairhill street. The rules affect people who park in these areas. The goal is to regulate parking in these neighborhoods.

Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: N. 2nd street between Roosevelt Blvd and Ashdale street; Champlost street between N. 3rd street and N. 4th street; N. 6th street between Grange avenue and Chew avenue; Fairhill street between Grange avenue and Chew avenue.

SIGNED

Council action without a posted tally.

Council Action2025-12-03
250916

This bill allows the Haverford Business Association to install and maintain decorative lighting fixtures on existing facilities owned by the City or other entities, with the owner's consent. The fixtures will be installed and maintained under certain terms and conditions. This affects the Haverford Business Association and the owners of the facilities where the lighting will be installed.

Granting permission to Haverford Business Association to install and maintain encroachments in the nature of decorative lighting fixtures, attached to existing facilities owned by the City or other entities, subject to such owner's consent; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Council action without a posted tally.

Council Action2025-12-03
250891

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 impacted is bounded by N. Sydenham Street, Venango Street, N. Smedley Street, and W. Tioga Street. This change may influence development and land use 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 N. Sydenham Street, Venango Street, N. Smedley Street, and W. Tioga Street.

SIGNED

Council action without a posted tally.

Council Action2025-12-03
250890

This bill aims to stop the illegal trade and theft of catalytic converters and other car parts that contain valuable metals. It increases penalties for those who break the law, and it applies to anyone involved in these illegal activities in Philadelphia. The goal is to prevent these crimes and protect car owners from theft.

Amending Section 10-503 of The Philadelphia Code to prohibit the unlawful trading, theft, and trafficking of catalytic converters and motor vehicle parts containing precious metals, and to increase penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Council action without a posted tally.

Council Action2025-12-03
250849

This bill updates Philadelphia's anti-discrimination law to protect employees from being treated unfairly because of menstruation, perimenopause, or menopause. It affects workers in Philadelphia who may face discrimination due to these health issues. The law aims to ensure equal treatment for all employees, regardless of these health conditions.

Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination," to explicitly protect employees from discrimination on the basis of menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Council action without a posted tally.

Council Action2025-12-03
250848

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 impacted is bounded by Chew Avenue, Church Lane, and East Wister Street. This change may influence development and land use 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 Chew Avenue, Church Lane, and East Wister Street.

SIGNED

Council action without a posted tally.

Council Action2025-12-03
250831

This bill changes the rules for certain businesses that provide basic utilities and services in special areas of the city. It allows these businesses to open without needing special permission in some cases. This affects businesses and residents in areas with Special Purpose districts.

Amending Section 14-602 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Tables" by allowing Basic Utilities and Services uses without a Special Exception in certain Special Purpose districts, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Council action without a posted tally.

Council Action2025-12-03
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.

SIGNED

Council action without a posted tally.

Council Action2025-12-03
251019

This bill allows the City of Philadelphia to work with the Philadelphia Energy Authority to reduce energy and water costs at certain city properties. The agreement aims to save the city money by making energy-efficient changes. The bill clarifies the terms of this agreement and makes some technical changes.

Amending Bill No. 250103, (approved June 13, 2025) entitled "Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority for coordination of a guaranteed energy savings contract for implementation and evaluation of energy conservation measures designed to reduce energy, water, wastewater, or other consumption or operating costs at specified City properties, all under certain terms and conditions," to clarify the scope of the guaranteed energy savings contract and make related technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

Council action without a posted tally.

Council Action2025-12-03
251018

This bill approves changes to the city's capital budget for 2026, which includes funding for Philadelphia Gas Works projects. The bill also acknowledges the city's future capital budget plans from 2027 to 2031. It affects the city's budget and planning for capital projects.

Approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031, as amended.

Council action without a posted tally.

Council Action2025-12-03
250987

This bill changes the zoning rules for certain areas of land in a specific part of Philadelphia, affecting how land can be used and developed in that area. The changes apply to areas bounded by Ridge Avenue, Sunset Avenue, Harner Street, Port Royal Avenue, Hagys Mill Road, and Cathedral Road. This affects 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 Ridge Avenue, Sunset Avenue, Harner Street, Port Royal Avenue, Hagys Mill Road, and Cathedral Road.

Council action without a posted tally.

Council Action2025-12-03
250985

This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, which is bounded by Bryn Mawr Avenue, Wynnefield Avenue, Nevada Street, and the SEPTA Railroad Right of Way. The new zoning rules will affect how land can be used in this area, such as what types of buildings can be built or what businesses can operate. This change will impact residents, businesses, and property owners in the affected area.

Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within the area bounded by Bryn Mawr Avenue, Wynnefield Avenue, Nevada Street and the SEPTA Railroad Right of Way.

Council action without a posted tally.

Council Action2025-12-03
250984

This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, affecting how land can be used within those boundaries. The changes apply to areas bounded by several streets, including Eva Street, Dearnley Street, and Shawmont Avenue. This affects property owners, developers, and residents in the specified area.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Eva Street, Dearnley Street, Flamingo Street, Hillside Avenue, Shaw Street, Wigard Avenue Extension, Umbria Street, Minerva Street, and Shawmont Avenue.

Council action without a posted tally.