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Legislation

The Philadelphia City Council is the legislative branch of the city government. Its Legislative Information Center includes legislation, transcripts, and more. The subject codified Philadelphia Code & Home Rule Charter is also available for free online.

The Philadelphia Code & Home Rule Charter American Legal Publishing
Browse or search titles of the Code and Charter.

Ordinances
Ordinances from 2000 to present.

Philadelphia City Council
Bills, resolutions, minutes, agendas, and other City Council documents.

Philadelphia Municipal Documents U of PA Libraries, Archive.org
Includes Journal of the Common Council (1837-1916), Ordinances (1850-1920), and other historical documents. Coverage may vary.