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Amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by revising certain provisions of Section 14-514, entitled "/FNE, Far Northeast Overlay District", all under certain terms and conditions.

AI summary

The enacted ordinance revises zoning rules in Philadelphia’s Far Northeast Overlay District, which covers the 56th, 58th, 63rd, and 66th Wards. It prohibits several vehicle-related commercial uses in I-1 and I-2 districts, bars visitor accommodations in CA-2 districts within 1,000 feet of a residential zoning district, and requires a variance instead of a special exception for uses that qualify for one under the Code.

File details

Status
ENACTED
Introduced
May 6, 2021
Sponsors
Brian J. O'Neill
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1.

Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 14-500. Overlay Zoning Districts.

§ 14-514. /FNE, Far Northeast Overlay District.

(1) Boundaries.

The Far Northeast Overlay District applies to the 56th Ward, 58th Ward, 63rd Ward, and 66th Ward * * *

(2) Use Regulations.

(a) Commercial vehicle repair and maintenance, commercial vehicle sales and rentals, vehicle fueling station, personal vehicle repair and maintenance, personal vehicle sales and rentals, and vehicle paint finishing shop uses are prohibited within all lots zoned I-1 or I-2.

(b) In CA-2 districts, Visitor Accommodations is not permitted within 1,000 feet of a residential zoning district.

(c) Any use within the Code that qualifies for a special exception shall instead require a variance within this Overlay District.

SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately.

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File history

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  1. Council actionMAYOR

    Signed

  3. CITY COUNCIL

    Details not published

    No details have been published for this item. Legistar notes that this meeting's minutes have not been finalized.
  4. Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Reported favorably, rule suspension requested

    Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Hearing held

    Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Hearing notices sent

  5. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced and Referred