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Committee Endorses Encroachment Permit for Decorative Lighting Along Haverford Avenue

Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, Philadelphia City Council · November 7, 2025
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Summary

The committee voted to report bill 250916 with a favorable recommendation to allow the Haverford Business Association to install up to 14 decorative lights on existing facilities in the public right‑of‑way between Woodbine Avenue and City Avenue, provided installations comply with applicable city rules and Art Commission review.

The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development voted to report bill 250916 with a favorable recommendation and to suspend the rules for first reading at the next council session. The bill would authorize the Haverford Business Association (and successors or assigned agents) to install and maintain decorative lighting encroachments attached to existing facilities in the public right‑of‑way along…

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