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Philadelphia City Council actions
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May 28, 2026
This bill updates Philadelphia's building codes for residential construction by adopting the 2021 International Residential Code with some amendments.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "R" (The Philadelphia Residential Code) and adopting the 2021 edition of the "International Residential Code," as published by the International Code Council, with amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill updates Philadelphia's building construction and occupancy code by adopting the 2021 International Building Code with some changes.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "B" (The Philadelphia Building Code) and adopting the 2021 edition of the "International Building Code," as published by the International Code Council, with various amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill aims to update and clarify parts of the Philadelphia Building Code to comply with state law and make technical changes.
Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by revising and clarifying certain provisions; making corrections for compliance with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill updates Philadelphia's building construction and occupancy code by adopting new international codes for fuel gas, building performance, and existing buildings.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "G" (The Philadelphia Fuel Gas Code), Subcode "PC" (The Philadelphia Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities), and Subcode "EB" (The Philadelphia Existing Building Code), and adopting the 2021 editions of the "International Fuel Gas Code," "Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities," and "International Existing Building Code," as published by the International Code Council, with amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill updates Philadelphia's building construction rules by adopting the 2021 International Mechanical Code with some changes.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "M" (The Philadelphia Mechanical Code) and adopting the 2021 edition of the "International Mechanical Code," as published by the International Code Council, with amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill updates Philadelphia's building construction and occupancy code to match the 2021 International Plumbing Code.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by adopting the 2021 edition of the "International Plumbing Code" as published by the International Code Council, including introduction of new amendments and maintenance of previously adopted amendments to the 2018 International Plumbing Code, as adopted under the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill updates Philadelphia's building codes to match international standards for energy conservation and residential construction.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by adopting the 2021 edition of the "International Energy Conservation Code" and the "International Residential Code- Part IV Energy Conservation" as published by the International Code Council, with previously adopted amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill updates rules about how the city gives out contracts and financial help without competitive bidding.
Amending Chapter 17-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance," by updating references and exclusions, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill helps small, local businesses in Philadelphia by giving them a better chance to win city contracts.
Amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Local Bidding Preferences," by establishing a new category of bid preference for businesses that are both local and small, and amending definitions, certification, goal setting and reporting requirements, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill changes the rules for bonds related to city contracts, affecting companies that do business with the city.
Amending Section 17-103 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Bonds Relating to Procurement Contracts" to amend requirements related to performance and payment bonds on certain contracts and providing for disclosure and monitoring of the bond acquisition cost, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill proposes changes to the City of Philadelphia's procurement procedures and requirements through an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to change City procurement procedures and requirements; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
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This bill proposes an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create a new office called Creative Philadelphia.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of a Creative Philadelphia, to provide for the powers and duties of such office, and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the office into the City government; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.
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This proposal would place a question before Philadelphia voters on November 3, 2026, asking whether to amend the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create a Philadelphia Child Welfare Commission.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation of the Philadelphia Child Welfare Commission; and authorizing and directing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
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This bill aims to change the zoning designations of certain areas of land in a specific part of the city, which could affect how land is used and developed in that area.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by I-76, the Schuylkill Expressway Ramp, Hartranft Street, and the Conrail Right-of-Way.
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The Mayor of Philadelphia has signed several bills that were passed by City Council on May 07, 2026.
May 26, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on May 26, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on May 07, 2026: Bill No. 250806 Bill No. 250836 Bill No. 250918 Bill No. 251070 Bill No. 260026 Bill No. 260134 Bill No. 260216 Bill No. 260217 Bill No. 260240 Bill No. 260267 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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The City Planning Commission has recommended a 45-day extension to review Bill Number 260381.
May 22, 2026 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. The Commission voted to extend its review 45 additional days on the following bill: Bill Number 260381 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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The City of Philadelphia is adopting a 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan, which will serve as the official plan for the city.
May 27, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Adopting the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan as the official hazard mitigation plan of the City of Philadelphia. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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The Philadelphia City Council is considering a resolution that would allow the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer ownership of various properties in the 5th Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Land Bank.
May 26, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the 5th Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: N. 6th Street, N. 15th Street, N. 30th Street, Parrish Street, Seybert Street, W. Stiles Street, W. Somerset Street, N. Marshall Street, N. 9th Street, N. 27th Street, N. 19th Street, N. 23rd Street, N. Bucknell Street, W. Norris Street, N. Ringgold Street, N. Etting Street, N. 16th Street, and W. Auburn Street, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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