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To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Richmond Street, Cumberland Street, Beach Street, and Schirra Drive; and amending Section 14-304 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "'C-3' Commercial District," all under certain terms and conditions.

AI summary

This lapsed bill would have changed zoning designations for certain properties within the area bounded by Richmond Street, Cumberland Street, Beach Street, and Schirra Drive. It also proposed rules for the C-3 Commercial District in that area, allowing dancehalls and nightclubs without special control district restrictions, requiring one parking space per 125 square feet of floor area within 1,000 feet, and eliminating landscaping requirements.

File details

Status
LAPSED
Introduced
June 17, 2010
Sponsors
FJFrank J. DiCicco
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Full text

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 14-103 of The Philadelphia Code, the Philadelphia Zoning Maps are hereby amended by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land within an area bounded by Richmond Street, Cumberland Street, Beach Street, and Schirra Drive, from the existing zoning designations indicated on Map “A” set forth below to the zoning designations indicated on Map “B” set forth below.

SECTION 2. Section 14-304 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

§ 14-304. "C-3" Commercial District.

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(9) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Title, the following shall apply in the area bounded by Richmond Street, Cumberland Street, Beach Street, and Schirra Drive:

(a) Dancehall and nightclubs are allowable without restrictions to any special control districts;

(b) Parking shall be provided on-site, or within a 1000 feet from the lot, at a ratio of 1 space for every 125 square feet of gross floor area. Landscaping shall not be required.

SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately.

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File history

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  1. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Referred

    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced

    Pass