Proposed City regulations | Department of Records | City of Philadelphia Translate It looks like your device language is set to . Would you like to translate this page? Department of Records Proposed City regulations The regulation process Departments, boards, and commissions can make regulations that help them carry out their duties. This process is outlined in the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, Section 8–407 Creating or changing a regulation involves several steps. The Department of Records must advertise any proposed regulation and members of the public can request a hearing about the proposal. Learn more about the regulation-making process and how to request a hearing Proposed regulations and attachments This table contains all proposed City regulations since January 1, 2014. If you’re looking for a regulation proposed prior to 2014, contact us at regulations@phila.gov or (215) 686-2262 The final version of a regulation may contain markup and revisions. Top Birth, marriage & life events Business & self-employment Cars, parking & transportation Crime, law & justice Culture & recreation Diversity, inclusion, accessibility & immigration Education & learning Ethics & transparency Mental & physical health Payments, assistance & taxes Permits, violations & licenses Property, lots & housing Safety & emergency preparedness Streets, sidewalks & alleys Trash, recycling & city upkeep Trees, parks & the environment Water, gas & utilities Working & jobs Zoning, planning & development Service directory