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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