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 "/YOD, Yorktown Neighborhood Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.
The Yorktown Neighborhood Overlay District shall consist of all residentially-zoned lots within the area bounded by Girard Avenue, 13th Street, Cecil B. Moore Avenue, and 9th 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.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately.
Explanation:
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