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 "Brewerytown-Sharswood Overlay Subarea," all under certain terms and conditions.
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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§ 14-529. /VDO, Fifth District Overlay District.
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(6) Neighborhood Overlay Subareas
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Brewerytown-Sharswood/Celestial Community
(.1) Applicability.
The Brewerytown-Sharswood District Subarea shall consist of all residentially- zoned
lots within the boundaries of Cecil B Moore Avenue, 25th Street, Ridge Avenue, 19th Street, Poplar Street, Poplar Drive, Girard Avenue, 33rd Street, Oxford Street and Conrail Right-of -Way.
(.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 35 feet, the maximum height shall be 35 feet or a height equal to the majority of the buildings existing within that block.
(.3) Roof Decks.
Roof decks and roof deck access structures shall be prohibited.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately.
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