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Showing 1585-1602 of 1835 actions
Meeting Date
May 15, 2025
This bill allows for certain structures or objects to extend beyond property lines near 2700 S 10th St in Philadelphia, as long as they meet specific conditions. The bill affects property owners and residents in the area. It aims to balance private property use with public space needs.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 2700 S 10th St., Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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This bill allows for the installation of planters and benches outside a building at 2300 Market St in Philadelphia. The installation is subject to certain terms and conditions. This affects people who live, work, or visit the area around 2300 Market St.
Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of planters and benches in the vicinity of 2300 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This bill allows for the installation of planters and benches outside a building at 2300 Market St in Philadelphia. The installation is subject to certain terms and conditions. This affects people who live, work, or visit the area around 2300 Market St.
Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of planters and benches in the vicinity of 2300 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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This bill extends the time period for complying with the terms and conditions of a previous ordinance that vacated a portion of Montour Street. The previous ordinance, from 2018, removed a part of Montour Street from the city map from Adams Avenue to Foulkrod Street. This change affects property owners or users in that area who need to adjust to the street change.
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 180560), approved July 10, 2018, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 250 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Montour Street from Adams Avenue to Foulkrod Street, under certain terms and conditions" by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This bill extends the time period for complying with the terms and conditions of a previous ordinance that vacated a portion of Montour Street. The previous ordinance, from 2018, removed a part of Montour Street from the city map from Adams Avenue to Foulkrod Street. This change affects property owners or users in that area who need to adjust to the street change.
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 180560), approved July 10, 2018, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 250 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Montour Street from Adams Avenue to Foulkrod Street, under certain terms and conditions" by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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This bill allows a staircase to be built outside a building at 5313 Haverford Ave, as long as the owner follows certain rules. The staircase will take up some public space, but the city has agreed to let it be there. This affects people who own or visit the building at this address.
Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 5313 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19139, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This bill allows a staircase to be built outside a building at 5313 Haverford Ave, as long as the owner follows certain rules. The staircase will take up some public space, but the city has agreed to let it be there. This affects people who own or visit the building at this address.
Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 5313 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19139, under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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This bill changes the rules for street vendors in Philadelphia, allowing licensed vendors to operate on certain city streets where they were previously not allowed. The new rules apply to specific streets and come with certain conditions. This change affects street vendors and the neighborhoods where they operate.
Amending subsection 9-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Street Vendors," by permitting vendors licensed to operate on certain City streets from certain otherwise prohibited conduct; all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This bill changes the rules for street vendors in Philadelphia, allowing licensed vendors to operate on certain city streets where they were previously not allowed. The new rules apply to specific streets and come with certain conditions. This change affects street vendors and the neighborhoods where they operate.
Amending subsection 9-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Street Vendors," by permitting vendors licensed to operate on certain City streets from certain otherwise prohibited conduct; all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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This bill allows the city to borrow more money, within the state's limit, to fund various city projects and services. The city will sell bonds to raise these funds and set aside money to pay back the bonds. This affects the city's budget and ability to fund projects.
Authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions.
Introduced and Referred
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The Mayfair Business Improvement District will continue to operate beyond its original end date, with some changes to its boundaries. The district includes areas around Frankford Avenue and some intersecting streets, and will now include 6700 Rowland Avenue but exclude certain properties on Robbins Street and Ryan Avenue. This decision affects businesses and residents in the Mayfair area.
Continuing the Mayfair Business Improvement District ("District") beyond its termination date in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the north side of Harbison Avenue to the south side of Sheffield Street and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Frankford Avenue; approving a change of the boundaries of the District to include 6700 Rowland Avenue to the service area; approving a change of boundaries of the District to remove from the service area 4014 through 4034 Robbins Street as well as 3501 through 3539 Ryan Avenue; continuing the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, as the neighborhood improvement district management association for the District; approving a plan for and report concerning the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc. relating to the District; and reauthorizing the...
Introduced and Referred
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Meeting Date
May 8, 2025
This bill changes the city's street plan to widen Dover and Newkirk Streets by moving the street lines from York Street to Cumberland Street. This change affects people who live or travel on these streets. The city will take ownership of the newly widened parts of the streets.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 126 by relocating the easterly houseline of Dover Street and the westerly houseline of Newkirk Street, each from York Street to Cumberland Street, thereby widening said Dover and Newkirk Streets, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the beds of the widened portions of said Dover and Newkirk Streets.
Introduced and Referred
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This bill adds a bicycle lane on Port Royal Avenue from Ridge Avenue to Henry Avenue. To make space for the bike lane, a parking lane will be removed along this part of the street. This change aims to improve conditions for bicyclists on this route.
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane on Port Royal Avenue from Ridge Avenue to Henry Avenue, and removal of a parking lane within the same limits, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
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This bill adds a bicycle lane on South 59th Street from Market Street to Baltimore Avenue. To make room for the bike lane, one of the travel lanes for cars will be removed. This change aims to improve safety and options for people biking in the area.
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane on South 59th Street from Market Street to Baltimore Avenue, and the removal of a travel lane within the same limits, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
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This bill allows a business at 4248 Spruce 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 4248 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
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The City of Philadelphia is allowed to buy or gain an interest in a property at 1822-1830 West Cayuga Street. This decision affects the property owners and the city, as the city will take control of the property. The city's acquisition of the property is subject to certain terms and conditions.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in and to all or a portion of the property known as 1822-1830 West Cayuga Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
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The City of Philadelphia is allowed to buy a property near Cobbs Creek from certain city agencies. The property is bounded by Cobbs Creek, 75th Street, Buist Avenue, and 78th Street. This purchase will be made under specific terms and conditions.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in and to all or a portion of the property bounded by Cobbs Creek, 75th Street (extended), Buist Avenue, and 78th Street and owned by the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, the Philadelphia Land Bank, or the Philadelphia Housing and Development Corporation, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
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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.
Introduced and Referred
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