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.
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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
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“To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia. I'm pleased to advise you that on June 13th, 2025, I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on June 5th, 2025. Bill No. 250001, 250371, 250433, 250434, 250440, 250485, 250486, 250487. And that on June 13th, I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on June 12th, 2025. Bill No. 241024…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, September 11, 2025 · Sep 11, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
“Okay. Good morning. My name is Jose Luis. I live in North Philadelphia and I own and run a food truck. I arrived in the city of Philadelphia in 2013. I've always worked in hotels that have Michelin stars. I live in North Philadelphia, and I own and run a food truck. And I support Resolution 250658, that recognizes the cultural and financial aspect of music in Philadelphia. Music moves our city at all times and one ca…”
Mr. Luis · Stated Meeting, September 11, 2025 · Sep 11, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
“Good morning. What an act to follow. My name is Jennifer McDonald, and I direct the city's work initiative at the non-profit Institute for Justice. We're here in support of Resolution 250658, which recognizes the cultural and economic importance 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…”
Ms. Mcdonald · Stated Meeting, September 11, 2025 · Sep 11, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
“Hello. My name is Nicole Moy. 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 underresou…”
Ms. Moy · Stated Meeting, June 5, 2025 · Jun 5, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
“The Committee on Transpor -- the Committee on Licenses and Inspections to which were referred the following bills: Bill No. 240666, an ordinance amending Chapter 9-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Trades" by adding requirements and establishing certain limits related to electrical contractors, all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 29, 2025 · May 29, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Apr 3, 2025Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 29, 2025Re-Referred · COUNCIL PRESIDENT
- May 19, 2025HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- May 19, 2025HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- May 19, 2025AMENDED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- May 19, 2025REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- May 29, 2025SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- May 29, 2025ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- May 29, 2025READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 5, 2025READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Sep 11, 2025NO ACTION TAKEN · MAYOR
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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