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This bill changes the zoning rules in Philadelphia to allow religious gatherings in certain special purpose areas, under specific conditions. It affects people who want to hold religious gatherings and those who live or work near these areas. The new rule aims to balance the needs of different groups in the city.

Amending Title 14 Zoning Code of The Philadelphia Code, Sections 14-409 entitled "SP-CIV, Civic, Educational, and Medical (Special Purpose) District," and amending Title 14-602 entitled "Use Tables," by allowing Religious Assembly uses in certain Special Purpose districts, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Status
Enacted
Type
Bill
Introduced
April 10, 2025
Sponsors
Councilmember Squilla

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    READ AND PASSED

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    A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    MemberVote
    Anthony PhillipsYes
    Brian J. O'NeillYes
    Cindy BassYes
    Curtis Jones, Jr.Yes
    Isaiah ThomasYes
    Jamie GauthierYes
    Jeffery Young, Jr.Yes
    Jim HarrityYes
    Katherine Gilmore RichardsonYes
    Kendra BrooksYes
    Kenyatta JohnsonYes
    Mark SquillaYes
    Michael DriscollYes
    Nina AhmadYes
    Quetcy LozadaYes
    Rue LandauYes

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    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

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