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Bill 260695

Amending Section 14-601 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Categories,” to revise the definition of adult cabaret.

IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING
Introduced Sep 17, 2026, Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

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Councilmember Landau

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  • “…stricting additional uses, and replacing illustrative maps, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260695, an ordinance amending Section 14-601 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Categories," to revise the definition of adult cabaret. Bill No. 260703, an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by defining self-service storage facilities and prohibiting th…”

    The Clerk, Stated Meeting, October 29, 2026, Oct 29, 2026, official transcript

Status timeline

  1. Sep 17, 2026
    Introduced and Referred, CITY COUNCIL
  2. Oct 27, 2026
    Committee on Rules

    Details not yet published by the Clerk

  3. Oct 29, 2026
    CITY COUNCIL

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  4. Oct 29, 2026
    CITY COUNCIL

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  5. Oct 29, 2026
    CITY COUNCIL

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Title Amending Section 14-601 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Categories,” to revise the definition of adult cabaret. Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING * * * CHAPTER 14-600. USE REGULATIONS § 14-601. Use Categories. * * * (7) Commercial Services Use Category. This category includes uses that provide for consumer or business services, for the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of products, and for entertainment. The commercial services subcategories are: (a) Adult-Oriented Service. Any of the following: (.1) Adult Cabaret. An adult club, eating and drinking establishment, theater, hall or similar place that may or may not serve alcoholic beverages and features topless dancers, go-go dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, [male or female impersonators] or similar entertainers exhibiting specified anatomical areas or performing specified sexual activities, or dancing, performing or acting in a lewd, sexually erotic, exciting, or stimulating manner for patrons or viewers. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately. End