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New Edition of the Philadelphia Code

By Michelle Buhalo •  November 10, 2016

The 11th edition of the Philadelphia Code was recently published and is available now. According to its preface, this edition "includes all ordinances passed by Council through the end of its 2012-2015 term and is current through March 4, 2016."

The Philadelphia Code is available in print in the library, and it is also available online at http://www.amlegal.com/codes/client/philadelphia_pa/.

Jenkins also retains old versions of the Philadelphia Code for archival purposes.

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