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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by defining and clarifying certain definitions, all under certain terms and conditions.

AI summary

The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s zoning code by adding and clarifying definitions, including what “Recognized Leaders from Community Organizations” means in connection with members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. It defines those leaders as people whose service on the board is supported by at least two recognized community organizations, and it took effect immediately.

File details

Status
ENACTED
Introduced
January 19, 2023
Sponsors
Darrell L. ClarkeCurtis Jones, Jr.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS.

SECTION 1. Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:

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TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING

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CHAPTER 14-200. DEFINITIONS.

§14-201. Rules of Interpretation.

In the interpretation of this Zoning Code the rules and definitions of this §14-201 (Rules of Interpretation) shall be observed and applied.

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(8) The words "Philadelphia Code" mean The Philadelphia Code of the City of Philadelphia.

(9) The word "person" includes individuals, firms, corporations, associations, and any other similar entities, including governmental agencies.

(10) The word "City" means the City of Philadelphia.

(11) The words "City Council" mean the City Council of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

(12) The word "Commonwealth" means the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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() The words “Recognized Leaders from Community Organizations” as set forth in Section 3-911 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, means persons whose service as members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment enjoys the support of two or more Recognized Community Organizations, as defined in Section 14-303(11A)(a) of the Philadelphia Code.

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SECTION 2. Effective date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately.

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Explanation:

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indicate new matter added.

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File history

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  1. Council actionMAYOR

    No action taken

  2. CITY COUNCIL

    Details not published

    No details have been published for this item. Legistar notes that this meeting's minutes have not been finalized.
  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

    Hearing held

    Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Hearing notices sent

  5. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced and Referred