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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by providing for medical marijuana dispensaries and growing/processing facilities, under certain terms and conditions.

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Status
Enacted
Type
Bill
Introduced
October 20, 2016
Sponsors
CGCouncilmember GreenCHCouncilmember Henon

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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 14-600. DEFINITIONS.

§ 14-203. Definitions.

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(185.1) Medical Marijuana Dispensary

See § 14-601(6)(c)(.3) (Medical Marijuana Dispensary).

(185.2) Medical Marijuana Growing/Processing Facility

See § 14-601(10)(j) (Medical Marijuana Growing/Processing Facility).

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CHAPTER 14-600. USE REGULATIONS

§ 14-601. Use Categories.

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(6) Retail Sales Use Category.

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(c) Consumer Goods.

(.3) Medical Marijuana Dispensary

A person who holds a permit issued by the Department of Health of the Commonwealth pursuant to the Act of April 17, 2016, P.L. 84, No. 16, to dispense medical marijuana.

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(10) Industrial Use Category.

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(j) Medical Marijuana Growing/Processing Facility.

A person who holds a permit issued by the Department of Health of the Commonwealth pursuant to the Act of April 17, 2016, P.L. 84, No. 16, to grow and process medical marijuana.

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§ 14-602. Use Tables.

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(4) Commercial Districts.

Principal uses are allowed in Commercial districts in accordance with Table 14-602-2. Uses classified as accessory uses, such as home occupations, are not regulated by the use table. Accessory uses are permitted in conjunction with allowed principal uses, provided they comply with all applicable regulations of § 14-603 (Use-Specific Standards) and § 14-604 (Accessory Uses and Structures).

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Table 14-602-2: Uses Allowed in Commercial Districts

Previous District Name

C-1

C-2/RC-2

(/NCC)

C-3/RC-3

C-4

C-5

C-7/NSC

ASC

District Name

CMX-1

CMX-2

CMX-2.5

CMX-3

CMX-4

CMX-5

CA-1

CA-2

Use-Specific Standards

Y = Yes permitted as of right | S = Special exception approval required

N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited) | Uses not listed in this table are prohibited

See § 14-602(4)(a) (Notes for Table 14-602-2) for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., "[2]") in table cells.

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Retail Sales Use Category

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Consumer Goods (except as noted below)

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Medical Marijuana Dispensary

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

§ 14-603(20)

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(5) Industrial Districts.

Principal uses are allowed in Industrial districts in accordance with Table 14-602-3. Uses classified as accessory uses, such as home occupations, are not regulated by the use table. Accessory uses are permitted in conjunction with allowed principal uses, provided they comply with all applicable regulations of § 14-603 (Use-Specific Standards) and § 14-604 (Accessory Uses and Structures).

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Table 14-602-3: Uses Allowed in Industrial Districts

Previous District Name

New

L4/L-5

L1/L2/L3

G1/G2

LR

PI

District Name

IRMX [3]

ICMX

I-1

I-2

I-3

I-P

Use-Specific Standards

Y = Yes permitted as of right | S = Special exception approval required

N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited) | Uses not listed in this table are prohibited

See § 14-602(5)(a) (Notes for Table 14-602-3) for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., "[2]") in table cells.

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Industrial Use Category

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Medical Marijuana Growing/Processing Facility

N

N

Y

Y

Y

N

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§ 14-603. Use-Specific Standards.

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(20) Medical Marijuana Dispensary

(a) Regulations and Standards.

(.1) Separation Requirements.

No medical marijuana dispensary use may be located:

(.a) Within a zoning district where such use is not expressly allowed;

(.b) Within 500 ft. of any regulated use (see § 14-603(13) (Regulated Use);

(.c) Within 500 ft. of any school (up to and including the 12th grade) or its adjunct recreation areas/play fields;

(.d) Within 500 ft. of any public playground;

(.e) Within 500 ft. of any public swimming pool;

(.f) Within 500 ft. of any public park;

(.g) Within 500 ft. of any public recreation center; or

(.h) Within 500 ft. of any public library.

SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.

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  1. Council ActionMAYOR

    SIGNED

    Other recorded action without a published tally.

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  2. Member voteCITY COUNCIL

    READ AND PASSED

    Member-by-member vote published for this action.

    Pass16 Yes · 0 No · 0 AbsentView member votes →
    Official action detail

    A motion was made that this matter be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Member votes

    MemberVote
    Al TaubenbergerYes
    Allan DombYes
    Bobby HenonYes
    Brian J. O'NeillYes
    Cherelle ParkerYes
    Cindy BassYes
    Curtis Jones, Jr.Yes
    Darrell L. ClarkeYes
    David OhYes
    Derek S. GreenYes
    Helen GymYes
    Jannie L. BlackwellYes
    Kenyatta JohnsonYes
    Maria D. Quiñones-SánchezYes
    Mark SquillaYes
    William K. GreenleeYes

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  3. 3 procedural actionsCITY COUNCIL
    ProceduralCITY COUNCIL

    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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    UnanimousCITY COUNCIL

    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

    Pass
    Official action detail

    A motion was made by Councilmember Greenlee that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

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    ProceduralCITY COUNCIL

    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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  4. 4 procedural actionsCommittee on Rules
    ProceduralCommittee on Rules

    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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  5. UnanimousCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced and Referred

    Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

    Pass
    Official action detail

    A motion was made by Councilmember Green that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion carried unanimously.

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