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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-511, entitled "Industrial District Rules and Exceptions," by permitting certain additional uses in "G-2" Industrial Districts located generally within the area commonly known as the "Philadelphia Auto Mall," bounded by Sixty-third street, Passyunk avenue, Essington avenue, Bartram avenue, Island avenue and Lindbergh boulevard; all under certain terms and conditions.

AI summary

This enacted zoning measure amended Philadelphia’s zoning code to allow additional automobile-related uses in G-2 General Industrial Districts within the area known as the Philadelphia Auto Mall. Allowed uses include auto repair and body work, automobile service stations, car washes, public and private garages and parking lots, automobile sales lots and showrooms, and car rentals, subject to the stated conditions.

File details

Status
ENACTED
Introduced
September 6, 2001
Sponsors
Anna Cibotti VernaJannie L. Blackwell
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING

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CHAPTER 14-500. INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS

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§14-511. Industrial District Rules and Exceptions.

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(4) Additional Permitted Uses Within The Philadelphia Auto Mall. Within the area bounded by Sixty-third street, Passyunk avenue, Essington avenue, Bartram avenue, Island avenue and Lindbergh boulevard, the following uses shall be permitted in a “G-2” General Industrial District:

(a) Auto, machine or wagon repair shop, including auto body and fender work and painting;

(b) Automobile service station for the retail sale of automobile fuels, lubricants, radiator fluids and accessories, and for the performance indoors of incidental service and repairs to automobiles, and the inspection of automobiles, provided the same is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;

(c) Car washing establishment, using mechanical equipment for the purpose of washing and/or polishing automobiles and other vehicles; and

(d) The following uses as a main use:

(.1) Public garage;

(.2) Private garage;

(.3) Public parking lot;

(.4) Private parking lot;

(.5) Automobile sales lot and automobile showroom; car rental.

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Explanation:

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File history

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  1. Council actionMAYOR

    Signed

  2. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Read

  3. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Ordered placed on next week`s second reading calendar

    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Suspend the rules of the council

    Pass
    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Ordered placed on this day`s first reading calendar

  4. Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Hearing held

    Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Reported favorably, rule suspension requested

    Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Hearing notices sent

  5. Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Recessed

    Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Hearing notices sent

  6. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced

    Pass
    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Referred