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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. USE REGULATIONS
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§ 14-604. Accessory Uses and Structures.
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(11) Accessory Dwelling Units.
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(c) Where Allowed.
Accessory dwelling units are allowed only on lots occupied by a single-family use contained in a detached or semi-detached building in the permitted areas described in § 14-604(11)(d) (Permitted [Areas).]
Areas), except within historic structures (as described in subsection (d)(.1) below), where accessory dwelling units are also permitted on lots occupied by a single-family use contained in an attached building.
Accessory dwelling units must be located within the interior of the principal building or within the interior of a detached accessory building, such as detached garages, that are in existence as of the effective date of this Zoning Code.
(d) Permitted Areas.
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Historic Structures.
Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted within any building or structure that, pursuant to Chapter 14-1000, has been designated as historic; or that is located in a district that has been designated as historic and that contributes, in the Historical Commission's opinion, to the character of such district.
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(i) Size.
The floor area of an accessory dwelling unit may not exceed 800 sq. [ft.]
ft., except in historic structures (as described in subsection (d)(.1) above).
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2020.
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