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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to create a new Ninth District Overlay, to limit the materials that may be used on building facades; and to make conforming amendments; all under certain terms and conditions.

AI summary

This enacted change to Philadelphia’s zoning code creates a Ninth District Overlay covering residentially and commercially zoned properties in the Ninth Councilmanic District. For new construction there, vinyl siding, horizontal aluminum siding, and stucco may not cover more than 50% of any building frontage.

File details

Status
ENACTED
Introduced
November 2, 2017
Sponsors
Cherelle ParkerAllan Domb
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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 14-500. OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS.

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§ 14-520. /NDO, Ninth District Overlay District.

(1)

Applicability.

The requirements of this /NDO, Ninth District Overlay apply to all residentially or commercially zoned properties in the Ninth Councilmanic District.

(2)

Legislative findings.

(a)

The buildings within this Overlay are predominantly characterized by a distinctive brick or stone facade.

(b)

The Council wishes to preserve the historic character of the District and the buildings therein.

(c)

New construction of buildings with visible facades covered by vinyl siding, horizontal aluminum siding, or stucco are inconsistent with the distinctive characteristics of the Overlay.

(d)

Preservation of the historic brick and stone facades throughout the Overlay will maintain and enhance property values in the Overlay and the general attractiveness of the community.

(3)

Area and Form Regulations: Materials.

For new construction, the following materials shall not be used on more than fifty percent of the façade on any building frontage:

(a)

Vinyl siding.

(b)

Horizontal aluminum siding.

(c)

Stucco.

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Explanation:

Italics

indicate new matter added.

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File history

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  1. Council actionMAYOR

    Signed

  3. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Read and ordered placed on next week's second reading calendar

    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Suspend the rules of the council

    Pass
    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Ordered placed on this day`s first reading calendar

  4. Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Reported favorably, rule suspension requested

    Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Amended

    Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Hearing held

    Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Hearing notices sent

  5. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced and Referred

    Pass