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Bill 260381

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by adding a new chapter to require specific permit applicants to provide notice of the presence of particular murals on the property to the Department of Licenses and Inspections, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Apr 23, 2026Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Council President JohnsonCouncilmember Gauthier

From the floor

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  1. “…yes have it. The motion carries. The resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 260381.”

    Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, September 17, 2026 · Sep 17, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…welling units licensed for limited lodging on the property, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260381, an ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by adding a new chapter to require specific permit applicants to provide notice of the presence of particular murals on the property to the Department of Licenses and Inspections, all under certain terms and condit…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 4, 2026 · Jun 4, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “…ing Commission. The Commission voted to extend its review 45 additional days on the following bill: Bill No. 260381. And I am pleased to advise you that on May 26, 2026 I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on May 7, 2026: Bill No. 12 250806, Bill No. 250836, Bill No, 250918, Bill No. 251070, Bill No. 14 260026, Bill No. 260134, Bill No. 15 260216, Bill No. 260217, Bill No. 16 26024…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 28, 2026 · May 28, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Apr 23, 2026
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was Introduced and Referred.to the Committee on Rules

  2. Jun 3, 2026
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  3. Jun 3, 2026
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  4. Jun 3, 2026
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.

  5. Jun 4, 2026
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

  6. Jun 4, 2026
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

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

  7. Jun 4, 2026
    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.

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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new chapter to require specific permit applicants to provide notice of the presence of particular murals on the property to the Department of Licenses and Inspections, all under certain terms and conditions. ..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 14-1100. MURAL PRESERVATION � 14-1101. Permit Notice. (1) In any application for a building permit, including a permit for partial demolition, or a zoning permit for the following: additions, complete demolition, new construction, or signs, the applicant shall certify to the Department of Licenses and Inspection ("L&I") whether the property contains a mural covered by an agreement with Mural Arts Philadelphia. If so, the applicant shall also certify whether they have complied with the agreement's notice requirement. (2) L&I is authorized to notify Mural Arts Philadelphia when it receives an application for a permit concerning a property covered by such agreements. Mural Arts Philadelphia is authorized to provide L&I with a list of properties covered by such agreements, to be updated annually or more regularly as Mural Arts Philadelphia finds feasible. Section 2. This Ordinance shall become effective in 30 days. ---------------------- Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End