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This bill changes the zoning rules in Philadelphia by creating a new type of zoning district called the University-Community Overlay District. This new district will have its own set of rules and guidelines for development and construction. It will affect areas near universities and the surrounding communities.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/UCO, University-Community Overlay District"; and by making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Status
Enacted
Type
Bill
Introduced
September 25, 2025
Sponsors
Councilmember Gauthier, Councilmember Landau

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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:

    Member votes

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

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    AMENDED

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    This Bill was AMENDED.

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    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

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    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

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    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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    This Bill was READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

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    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

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    Introduced and Referred

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    This Bill was Introduced and Referred.to the Committee on Rules

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