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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.

Introduced Apr 23, 2026Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Council President JohnsonCouncilmember Young

How members voted

  1. 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

From the floor

Passages in the official transcripts that cite this file number. Every quote links to its exact place in the record.

  1. “…ll No. 260300, Bill No. 260378, Bill No. 260380, Bill No. 260382, Bill No. 260383, Bill No. 260384, Bill No. 260390, Bill No. 260422, Bill No. 260425, Bill No. 260461, Bill No. 260465-A, Bill No. 260506, Bill No. 260507, Bill No. 260509, Bill No. 260510, Bill No. 260511, Bill No. 260512, Bill No. 260513. I'm pleased to advise you -- and Bill No. 260522, Bill No. 260523, Bill No. 260524, Bill No. 260528, Bill No. 2605…”

    The Clerk · Stated Meeting, September 17, 2026 · Sep 17, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…en Fountain Street and Gorgas Lane; Scotts Lane between Ridge Avenue to 3540 Scotts Lane (Trestle). Bill No. 260390, an ordinance 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. Bill No. 260425, an ordinance authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 360…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 4, 2026 · Jun 4, 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 Streets and Services

  2. Jun 1, 2026
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  3. Jun 1, 2026
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  4. Jun 1, 2026
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services

    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.

  8. Jun 11, 2026
    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:

  9. Jun 23, 2026
    SIGNED · MAYOR

    This Bill was SIGNED.

Official documents

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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