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Bill 250292

Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code (entitled “Service and Other Businesses”) to add business hour restrictions in the First, Seventh, and Eighth Councilmanic Districts, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Apr 3, 2025Committee on Licenses and InspectionsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember LozadaCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember PhillipsCouncilmember PhillipsCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember Driscoll

How members voted

  1. Vote on Jun 5, 2025 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (16)

    Councilmember BassCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember PhillipsCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember AhmadCouncilmember LandauCouncilmember YoungCouncil President Johnson

From the floor

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  1. “…n on June 12th, 2025: 240671. And on September 10th, Bill No. 250041, 250043, 250213-A, 250273, and Bill No. 250292 and Bill No. 250331 were returned to Council unsigned. 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. 250606, 45 days, 250608, 250648, and 250652. And I'm submitting…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, September 11, 2025 · Sep 11, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…ontinue contributing to the city's economy. That is why I ask that City Council reconsider proposed Bill 250292. We cannot build a prosperous city if we restrict small businesses that give it life in neighborhoods that need work and good flavors the most. Those of us owning and running food trucks are part of Philadelphia. We are not a problem. We are part of the solution. God bless America.”

    Mr. Luis · Stated Meeting, September 11, 2025 · Sep 11, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “…tance and impact of music on the city of Philadelphia. Unfortunately, another piece of legislation, Bill No. 250292, will go into effect today and will harm that very same economic vitality by limiting access to food, medication, and other essentials between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. in the 7th, 8th, and parts of the 1st City Council District. We've worked with entrepreneurs for over 30 years, and we part…”

    Ms. Mcdonald · Stated Meeting, September 11, 2025 · Sep 11, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “…. Thank you, Council. And good afternoon and thank you, Councilmember Lozada. So I strongly support Bill 250292, which will restrict business hours in our neighborhoods. It's disappointing that this is even up for debate, especially when people who claim to speak for our community. We've seen the damage to 24-hour establishments cause crime, addiction, instability, especially in underresourced communities like Kensin…”

    Ms. Moy · Stated Meeting, June 5, 2025 · Jun 5, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “…s considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation. And Bill No. 250292, an ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses" to add business hour restrictions in the 1st, 7th and 8th Councilmanic Districts, all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the att…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 29, 2025 · May 29, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Apr 3, 2025
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was Introduced and Referred.to the Committee on Public Safety

  2. Apr 29, 2025
    Re-Referred · COUNCIL PRESIDENT

    This Bill was Re-Referred.to the Committee on Licenses and Inspections

  3. May 19, 2025
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  4. May 19, 2025
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  5. May 19, 2025
    AMENDED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections

    This Bill was AMENDED.

  6. May 19, 2025
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections

    This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.

  7. May 29, 2025
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

  8. May 29, 2025
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

  9. May 29, 2025
    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

  10. Jun 5, 2025
    READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. Sep 11, 2025
    NO ACTION TAKEN · MAYOR

    This Bill was NO ACTION TAKEN.

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..Title Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code (entitled "Service and Other Businesses") to add business hour restrictions in the First, Seventh, and Eighth Councilmanic Districts, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended as follows: CHAPTER 9-600. SERVICE AND OTHER BUSINESSES * * * � 9-630. Seventh District Commercial Business Hour Restriction. * * * (2) Prohibited Conduct. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, no Commercial Establishment shall be open to the public between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. [at the following streets or any other location which Council shall from time to time ordain: (a) The area bounded by East Lehigh Ave., Kensington Ave., D St., East Tioga St. and Frankford Ave. This bounded area will include all businesses located on both sides of the boundary blocks. (b) The area bounded by North 5th St., Erie Ave., North 9th St. and Roosevelt Blvd. This bounded area will include all businesses located on both sides of the boundary blocks. (c) The area bounded by East Hunting Park Ave., North 5th St., Roosevelt Blvd. and Castor Ave. This bounded area will include all businesses located on both sides of the boundary blocks. (d) The area bounded by East Lehigh Ave., North 2nd St., East Hunting Park Ave., Whitaker Ave. and B St. This bounded area will include all businesses located on both sides of the boundary blocks.] within the Seventh Councilmanic District. (3) Penalties. The penalty for a violation of this Section shall be a fine of [five hundred dollars ($500)] one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each offense for each day the violation continues. * * * � 9-641. Sixth District Commercial Business Hour Restriction. * * * (3) Penalties. The penalty for a violation of this Section shall be a fine of [five hundred dollars ($500)] one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each offense for each day the violation continues. (4) Sunset Provision. The provisions of this Section 9-630 shall expire [January 1, 2028] December 31, 2030. * * * � 9-642. Ninth District Commercial Business Hour Restriction. * * * (3) Penalties. The penalty for a violation of this Section shall be a fine of [five hundred dollars ($500)] one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each offense for each day the violation continues. * * * � 9-643. Commercial Business Hour Restriction Near the Boundary of the Eighth and Ninth Districts. * * * (3) Penalties. The penalty for a violation of this Section shall be a fine of [five hundred dollars ($500)] one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation for each day the violation continues. * * * � 9-644. First District Commercial Business Hour Restriction. (1) Definitions. (a) Commercial Establishment. As defined in Section 9-630. (2) Prohibited Conduct. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, no Commercial Establishment shall be open to the public between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. at the following streets or any other location which Council shall from time to time ordain: (a) The east side of Kensington Avenue from E. Hagert street to E. Monmouth street. (3) Penalties. The penalty for a violation of this Section shall be a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each offense for each day the violation continues. (4) Sunset Provision. The provisions of this Section 9-645 shall expire December 31, 2030. � 9-645. Eighth District Commercial Business Hour Restriction. (1) Definitions. (a) Commercial Establishment. As defined in Section 9-630. (2) Prohibited Conduct. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, no Commercial Establishment shall be open to the public between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. within the Eighth Councilmanic District. (3) Penalties. The penalty for a violation of this Section shall be a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each offense for each day the violation continues. (4) Sunset Provision. The provisions of this Section 9-645 shall expire December 31, 2030. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect sixty (60) days after being adopted into law. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End