Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning, for the creation of a new zoning district entitled "RTA-2, Residential Two-Family Attached", 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:

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TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING

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CHAPTER 14-400. Base Zoning Districts

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§ 14-401. Residential Districts

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Table 14-401-1: Residential Districts

Map Symbol

District Name

Previously Known As

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RTA-1

Residential Two-Family - Attached 1

R5A

RTA-2

Residential Two-Family - Attached 2

NA (new district)

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CHAPTER 14-600. USE REGULATIONS

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§ 14-602. Use Tables

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Table 14-602-1: Uses Allowed in Residential Districts.

Previous District Name

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RSA

New

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District Name

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RTA-1

RTA-2

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Y = Yes permitted as of right | S = Special exception approval required N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited) | Uses not listed in this table are prohibited See § 14-602(3)(a) (Notes for Table 14-602-1) for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., "[2]") in table cells.

Residential Use Category

Household Living (as noted below)

Single-Family

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Y

Y

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Two-Family

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Y

Y

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Multi-Family

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N

N

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Group Living (except as noted below)

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S

S

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Personal Care Home

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S

S

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Single-Room Residence

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N

S

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Parks and Open Space Use Category

Passive Recreation

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Y

Y

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Active Recreation

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S

S

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Public, Civic, and Institutional Use Category

Adult Care

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Y

Y

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Child Care (as noted below)

Family Child Care

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Y

Y

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Group Child Care

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S[2]

S[2]

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Child Care Center

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N

N

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Community Center

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N

Y

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Educational Facilities

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S[2]

S[2]

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Fraternal Organization

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S[2]

S[2]

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Hospital

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S[2]

S[2]

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Libraries and Cultural Exhibits

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S[2]

S[2]

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Religious Assembly

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Y[2]

Y[2]

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Safety Services

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Y[2]

Y[2]

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Transit Station

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Y[2]

Y[2]

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Utilities and Services, Basic

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S[2]

S[2]

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Wireless Service Facility

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S

S

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Office Use Category

Business and Professional

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N

N

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Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below)

Sole Practitioner

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N

N

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Group Practitioner

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N

N

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Retail Sales Use Category

Consumer Goods (except as noted below)

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N

N

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Drug Paraphernalia Stores

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N

N

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Gun Shop

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N

N

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Food, Beverages, and Groceries

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N

N

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Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, Convenience Sales

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N

N

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Wearing Apparel and Accessories

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N

N

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Commercial Services Use Category

Business Support

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N

N

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Eating and Drinking Establishment

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N

N

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Personal Services

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N

N

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Visitor Accommodations

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N

N

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Commissaries and Catering Services

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N

N

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Urban Agriculture Use Category

Community Garden

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Y

Y

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Market or Community- Supported Farm

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Y

Y

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CHAPTER 14-700. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

§ 14-701. Dimensional Standards.

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(b) Notes for Table 14-701-1.

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[5] In the

[

RSA-5 and]

RSA-5,

RSA-6,

and RTA-2

districts

,

front facades

shall comply with the following:

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[11] In the RTA-2 district, the maximum number of stories is three.

Table 14-701-1: Dimensional Standards for Lower Density Residential Districts

Previous District Name

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R5A

New

District Name

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RTA-1

RTA-2

See § 14-701(2)(b) (Notes for Table 14-701-1) for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., “[2]”) in table cells.

Denotes building type not permitted or zoning requirements not applicable.

Lot Dimensions

Min. Lot Width (ft.)

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25

16

Min. Street Frontage as taken from the front lot line (ft.)

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Min. District Area (acres)

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Min. Lot Area (sq. ft.)

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2,250

1,080

Max. Occupied Area (% of lot)

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50

Intermediate 75; Corner 80

Front Yard Depth

Minimum (ft)

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8

[4][5]

Minimum Side Yard Width [6], Permitted Residential Uses as set forth in § 14-602

Detached, Intermediate Lot (ft.)

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2/8 each

2/5 each

Detached, Corner Lot (ft.)

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8

5

Semi-Detached (ft.)

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8

5

Attached (ft.)

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Minimum Side Yard Width [6], Permitted Nonresidential Uses as set forth in § 14-602

Detached, Intermediate Lot (ft.)

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2/8 each

2/8 each

Detached, Corner Lot (ft.)

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8

8

Rear Yard

Min. Depth (ft.)

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Single- Family 15; Other 20

7

Height

Maximum (ft.)

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38

35 [11]

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CHAPTER 14-800. PARKING AND LOADING

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§ 14-802. Motor Vehicle Parking Ratios.

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Table 14-802-1 lists the parking requirements for Residential districts.

Table 14-802-1: Required Parking in Residential Districts

Minimum Required Parking Spaces (spaces per unit/sq. ft. of gross floor area/beds/seats)

RSD-1/2/3 RSA-1/2/3 RTA-1 RMX-1

RSA-4/5/6

RTA-2

RM-1

RM-2/3/4 RMX-2/3

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CHAPTER 14-900. SIGNS

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§ 14-904. Accessory Sign Controls.

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Table 14-904-1: Accessory Sign Controls for Specific Zoning Districts

RSD-1/2/3, RSA-1/2/3, RTA-1,

RTA-2

, RMX-1/2

Permitted Sign Types:

Wall

Freestanding

Standards

Maximum Number

N/A

N/A

Maximum Area (sq. ft. for each lot frontage)

Home Occupations

(except as provided in § 14-604(10)(b)(.1)): 1 Non-Residential Uses: 15

Home Occupations: Prohibited Non-Residential Uses: 15

Maximum Height

The lower of the roof line or second floor window sill

7 ft.

Additional Requirements

N/A

Prohibited in required setbacks

Permitted Sign Characteristics

Static Illumination

Yes

Yes

Animated Illumination (all)

No

No

Mechanical Motion

No

No

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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately

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Explanation:

Italics

indicate new matter added.

[Brackets] indicate matter deleted.

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