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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending the provisions of Section 14-527, entitled "/SMH, South Philadelphia Municipal Hub Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.

AI summary

The enacted ordinance changes zoning rules in the South Philadelphia Municipal Hub Overlay District. It allows multifamily housing only when the required on-site affordable units are provided, permits up to 425 square feet of office, retail, and commercial services space per approved dwelling unit in the RMX-2 district, and prohibits visitor accommodations and limited lodging; it took effect immediately.

File details

Status
ENACTED
Introduced
May 19, 2022
Sponsors
Mark Squilla
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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

CHAPTER 14-500. OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS

§ 14-527 /SMH, South Philadelphia Municipal Hub Overlay District.

(2)

Use Regulations.

(a)

Multi-Family Household Living is permitted, provided that lots that include a Multi-Family Household Living use shall provide on-site affordable dwelling units consistent with the requirements of § 14-702(7) (Mixed-Income Housing) necessary to earn both a floor area bonus at the Moderate Income level of affordability and a floor area bonus at the Low Income level of affordability. Dwelling units approved prior to the establishment of this South Philadelphia Municipal Hub Overlay District and square footage in non-residential uses shall be exempt from this provision and shall not be included any calculation pursuant to § 14-702(7)(b).

(b)

Notwithstanding the limitations provided in Table Note §14-602(3)(a)[4], in the RMX-2 district, a cumulative total of up to 425 sq. ft. of Office, Retail, and Commercial Services floor area is allowed per dwelling unit that is included in the approved master plan. Government Office uses shall not be included in this calculation.

(c)

Visitor accommodations and limited lodging uses shall not be permitted.

SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately.

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Explanation:

Italics

indicate new matter added.

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File history

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  1. Council actionMAYOR

    Signed

  2. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Ordered placed on this day`s first reading calendar

    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

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

    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Suspend the rules of the council

  3. Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Reported favorably, rule suspension requested

    Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Hearing held

    Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Hearing notices sent

  4. Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Cancellation of Scheduled Public Hearing

  5. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced and Referred