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To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/NBO, Nelson Brown People's Village Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.

AI summary

The enacted ordinance creates the Nelson Brown People’s Village Overlay District for residentially zoned lots between Susquehanna Avenue, 11th Street, Diamond Street, and 13th Street. It sets building-height limits based on nearby buildings, limits buildings 25 feet or less to two stories, prohibits roof decks and roof-deck access structures, and requires the ground-floor front facade of new construction and additions to be made of brick, except for doors, windows, and their trim.

File details

Status
ENACTED
Introduced
September 15, 2022
Sponsors
Darrell L. ClarkeCurtis Jones, Jr.
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Full text

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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§ 14-537. /NBO, Nelson Brown People’s Village Overlay District

(1)

Applicability.

The Nelson Brown People’s Village Overlay District shall consist of all residentially zoned lots within the area bounded by Susquehanna Avenue, 11th Street, Diamond Street, and 13th Street.

(2)

Height Regulation.

(a.) The maximum height shall be equal to the height of the tallest building located on any abutting lot.

(b.) If there is no abutting lot, no building on any abutting lot, or the tallest building located on any abutting lot has a height greater than 38 feet, the maximum height shall be as otherwise indicated in this Zoning Code.

(c.) Any building that is 25 feet or less in height shall contain no more than two stories.

(3)

Roof Decks

Roof decks and roof deck access structures shall be prohibited.

(4)

Materials

The ground floor front facade of new construction and additions shall be fully composed of brick, excluding doors and windows and any trim surrounding these openings.

SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately.

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 final passage calendar for next meeting.

    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Amended

    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Read

  3. 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

  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

    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

  6. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced and Referred