Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising the building height in certain residentially zoned district; all under certain terms and conditions.

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

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

TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING

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CHAPTER 14-700. DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARDS.

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§ 14-701. Dimensional Standards.

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(2) Residential District Dimensional Tables.

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for Table 12-701-1

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[4] If abutting lots on both sides of an attached

house

structure contain only two stories of habitable space

,

the stories above the second story of the attached house shall be set back an additional eight ft. from the minimum setback shown on this table; except this requirement shall not apply to corner lots.

such structure shall not extend above the height of the taller of the immediately abutting two story structures; further, if fifty percent or more of the structures on a blockface contain only two stories of habitable space, no attached structure may exceed the height of the tallest two story structure.

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for Table 12-701-2

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[5] If abutting lots on both sides of an attached

house

structure contain only two stories of habitable space

,

the stories above the second story of the attached house shall be set back an additional eight ft. from the minimum setback shown on this table; except this requirement shall not apply to corner lots.

such structure shall not extend above the height of the taller of the immediately abutting two story structures; further, if fifty percent or more of the structures on a blockface contain only two stories of habitable space, no attached structure may exceed the height of the tallest two story structure.

SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately.

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Explanation:

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