Council adopts revised busking rules in Chapter 13 amendment

Phoenixville Borough Council voted 8-0 on July 8 to adopt an amendment to Chapter 13 (license permits and general business regulations, Part 5) that revises rules governing performers and street-level activity. The motion to adopt was moved by Miss Berkley and seconded by Mr. Strenfell.

Council materials indicate the draft was duly advertised and was shared with the Chester County Law Library and "Pasta Mercury" for public review. Council members and staff said the policy committee worked with members of the busking community and borough staff to refine the ordinance language to reduce potential interference with performers while addressing safety and permitting considerations.

Why it matters: The amendment formalizes rules governing public performances and related permit requirements. Council members described the outcome as a collaborative revision driven by staff research and direct input from the performing community; the meeting record shows members praised the committee and staff for that work. The ordinance will be posted with the adopted text and any accompanying guidance for performers.

No substantive dissent was recorded at the meeting. Staff and the policy committee will manage implementation and provide any application procedures or forms required under the ordinance.