Amending Section 14-305 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "C-4" commercial and "C-5" commercial districts, by requiring that prior to the issuance of certain permits, a Zoning Board of Adjustment Certificate be obtained.

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Section 14-305 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 14-305. "C-4" Commercial and "C-5" Commercial Districts.

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(2) Use Regulations. It is the intention of this section of the Code to allow for types of uses that are commonly found in and compatible with, a high-density business core. The uses permitted in these districts are those which minimize negative impact upon and which are compatible with the use and enjoyment of the public sidewalks and public space by large numbers of people and which enliven and enhance the public use, experience and enjoyment of these spaces. Therefore, the specific uses permitted in these districts shall be the erection, construction, alteration or use of buildings and/or land for:

(a) Parking garages, whether above or below ground level when the lot on which it is located has frontage on any of the following streets:

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The uses permitted in "C-3" Commercial Districts subject to all the use qualifications set forth therein,

and provided that a Zoning Board of Adjustment Certificate, as hereinafter provided, is obtained,

except:

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Explanation:

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indicate new matter added.

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