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Amending Section 14-104 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Non-Confirming Structures and Uses," by providing further provisions on changes from non-conforming uses; all under certain terms and conditions.

AI summary

This bill, which is currently in committee, would amend Philadelphia’s zoning rules for non-conforming uses and structures. It would provide that a non-conforming use is no longer treated as such once it is discontinued and a new use is established, whether or not a zoning permit was issued, and that the former use could not be reinstated.

File details

Status
IN COMMITTEE
Introduced
May 2, 2024
Sponsors
Jeffery Young, Jr.Curtis Jones, Jr.
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Full text

§ 14-104. Non-Conforming Structures and Uses.

It is the purpose of this Section to discourage and eventually eliminate non-conforming uses and structures because they are detrimental to the orderly development of the City.

(4) Change from Non-conforming Uses.

(c) A non-conforming use shall cease to be considered as such whenever such use is discontinued and a new use is established, with or without the grant of a zoning permit, and shall not be reinstated.

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Explanation:

Italics

indicate new matter added.

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File history

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  1. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced and Referred