Bill 260390
Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Commercial Activities on Streets” to make certain changes to permissible locations for farmers’ markets, all under certain terms and conditions.
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How members voted
Vote on Jun 11, 2026 · CITY COUNCIL
Aye (17)
Councilmember BassCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember PhillipsCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember AhmadCouncilmember LandauCouncilmember O'RourkeCouncilmember YoungCouncil President Johnson
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“The Committee on Streets and Services, to which were referred the following bills: Bill No. 260164, an ordinance amending Section 23 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes and the removal of travel lanes on portions of Ridge Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260300 as amended, an ordinance amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code,…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 4, 2026 · Jun 4, 2026 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Apr 23, 2026Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 1, 2026HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
- Jun 1, 2026HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
- Jun 1, 2026REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
- Jun 4, 2026SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 4, 2026ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 4, 2026READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 11, 2026READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 23, 2026SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets" to make certain changes to permissible locations for farmers' markets, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: TITLE 9. REGULATION OF BUSINESSES, TRADES AND PROFESSIONS * * * CHAPTER 9-200. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITES ON STREETS * * * � 9-213. Farmers' Markets. * * * (7) Permissible Locations. Farmers' Markets at the following locations shall be permitted: * * * (a) The sidewalk and curb lane of the south side of Walnut Street between 18th Street and 19th Street; and the sidewalk of the west side of 18th Street between Walnut Street and Locust Street abutting Rittenhouse Square; the curb lane of the west side of 18th Street from 120 feet south of Walnut Street to Locust Street; the sidewalk and curb lane of the east side of W. Rittenhouse from Walnut Street to Locust Street; the curb lane of the west side of W. Rittenhouse from 100 to 130 feet south of Walnut Street; and the sidewalk and curb lane of the north side of Rittenhouse (south) from 18th Street to 19th Street. * * * (f) The sidewalk and curb lane of the north side of the 2700 block of Girard Avenue. * * * (u) The sidewalk and curb lane of the north side of the 5200 block of Haverford Avenue. * * * (z) The sidewalk and curb lane of both sides of the median of the 400 block of South 2nd Street, also known as Headhouse Square, and the north bound travel lane of South 2nd Street between Lombard Street and Pine Street. (aa) the The sidewalk and curb lane of the west side of the 300 block of south 25th Street between Spruce Street and Cypress Street. * * * (oo) The sidewalk and curb lane of the west side of south 58th Street between Chester Avenue and Kingsessing Avenue. * * * (ss) The sidewalk and curb lane of the south side of Lehigh Avenue between North Lawrence Street and 4th Street. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: Strikethrough indicates matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End