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To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Queen Lane, Wissahickon Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard (Extended), and Henry Avenue, and to amend Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District," and make related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

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This proposal, currently held in committee, would change the zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by Queen Lane, Wissahickon Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard (Extended), and Henry Avenue. It would also revise rules for the Fourth District Overlay District, including permitted water treatment and wireless service facilities in the Queen Lane Reservoir Area and limits on wireless facility height and distance from property lines.

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Status
HELD IN COMMITTEE
Introduced
October 26, 2023
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 14-106 of The Philadelphia Code, The Philadelphia Zoning Maps are hereby amended by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land within an area bounded by Queen Lane, Wissahickon Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard (Extended), and Henry Avenue from the existing zoning designations indicated on Map “A,” set forth below, to the zoning designations indicated on Map “B,” set forth below.

SECTION 2. Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

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TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING

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CHAPTER 14-500. OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS

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§ 14-524. /FDO, Fourth District Overlay District.

(1) Applicability.

The Fourth District Overlay District applies to lots located within the following subareas set forth below:

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(c)

Queen Lane Reservoir Area.

All lots in the SP-CIV zoning district within the area bounded by

Roosevelt Boulevard, Henry Avenue, Queen Lane, and the Chestnut Hill West Railroad Right-of-Way

[Parking.

(.1) The provisions of subsection (b) of § 14-802(9) (Off-Site Parking) shall not apply.

(.2) The parking reductions provided in § 14-802(8)(b) and § 14-802(8) shall not apply.]

(2) Fourth District Area.

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(d) Parking

(.1) The provisions of subsection (b) of § 14-802(9) (Off-Site Parking) shall not apply.

(.2) The parking reductions provided in § 14-802(8)(b) shall not be available.

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(4) Queen Lane Reservoir Area.

(a)

Permitted Uses.

The use regulations of § 14-602(6) (Special Purpose Districts) shall not apply. The following uses are permitted uses within the Queen Lane Reservoir Area:

(.1) Water Treatment Facilities and accessory uses as permitted.

(.2) Wireless Services Facilities.

(b)

Wireless Service Facilities.

Shall not exceed 100 ft. in height and shall be at least 100 ft. from any property line.

SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately.

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Explanation:

[Brackets] indicate matter deleted.

Italics

indicate new matter added.

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File history

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  1. Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Recessed

    Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Hearing held

    Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Hearing notices sent

  2. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced and Referred