To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of Section 14-600, entitled "Use Regulations," 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 amended to read as follows:

Key:

1. In Tables that contain bracketed table notes, and in the table notes, deletions are indicated by { } rather than [ ].

TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING

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CHAPTER 14-600. USE REGULATIONS

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§ 14-601. Use Categories.

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This category includes public, quasi-public, and private uses that provide unique services that are of benefit to the public as a whole. The public, civic, and institutional subcategories are:

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A space used for cultural, educational, recreational, or civic engagement purposes; owned and operated by a public agency or not for profit organization; and open to the general public; but not including any Special Assembly Occupancy as defined in § 9-703(1)(a).

§ 14-602. Use Tables.

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Building types are permitted in Residential districts in accordance with Table 14-602-1.A. Principal uses are allowed in Residential districts in accordance with Table 14-602-1. 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 14-602-1: Uses Allowed in Residential Districts

Previous District Name

R1

R1A

R2

R3

R4

R5

R6/7

R9A/10A/R20

RSA

R8/9/10/10B/18/19

R11/11A/12/13

R14

R15/16

RC-6

WRD/ITD

RC-4

District Name

RSD-1

RSD-2

RSD-3

RSA-1

RSA-2

RSA-3

RSA-4

RSA-5

RTA-1

RM-1

RM-2

RM-3

RM-4

RMX-1

RMX-2

RMX-3

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(3)(a) (Notes for Table 14-602-1) for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., “[2]”) in table cells.

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Public, Civic, and Institutional Use Category

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Community Center

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

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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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Public, Civic, and Institutional Use Category

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Community Center

N

Y

S

Y

Y

Y

N

N

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Principal uses are allowed in special purpose zoning districts in accordance with Table 14-602-4. 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 14-602-4: Uses Allowed in Special Purpose Districts

Previous District Name

IDD

CED

SSD

REC-P

REC

New

District Name

SP-INS

SP-ENT

SP-STA

SP-PO-P

SP-PO-A

SP-AIR

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

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Public, Civic, and Institutional Use Category

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Community Center

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.

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