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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes to text that has expired, all under certain terms and conditions.

AI summary

This bill updates and clarifies parts of the city's zoning and planning rules. It makes technical changes to outdated text and revises some provisions. The changes affect how the city handles zoning and planning issues, which can impact residents, businesses, and developers.

File details

Status
ENACTED
Introduced
September 25, 2025
Sponsors
Mark Squilla
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Full text

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 14-500. OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS

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§ 14-502. /CTR, Center City Overlay District.

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(5) Supplemental Use Controls.

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(c) [Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures.

In addition to those accessory uses and structures permitted in the underlying zoning district, roof decks shall be permitted for non-residential uses within the Broad Street Area,Mid-South, provided that this § 14-502(5)(c) shall expire on January 1, 2020.]

Reserved.

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(6) Parking and Loading Regulations.

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(i) [Broad Street Area, Mid-South.

The following requirements apply to lots within the Broad Street Area, Mid-South, provided that this § 14-502(6)(i) shall expire on January 1, 2020 for lots located entirely within the area bounded by Watts Street, Pine Street, Broad Street, and Cypress Street (extended).

(.1) The minimum width for parking aisles shall be 16 ft.

(.2) Notwithstanding the provisions of Table 14-806-2 (Off-Street Loading in RMX-3, CMX-4, and CMX-5), a minimum of one loading space shall be provided for every 450,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area.

(.3) Loading spaces are not required to meet the requirements of Table 14-806-3 (Required Loading Space Dimensions).

(.4) Loading spaces are not required to meet the requirements of § 14-806(2)(d) (Ingress and Egress). 394

(.5) Notwithstanding the provisions of Table 14-802-2 (Required Parking in Commercial Districts), the minimum number of parking spaces required for multi-family household living shall be one parking space for every ten units.]

Reserved.

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(k) Society Hill Area.

(.1) For lots zoned RM-1 in the Society Hill Area, the minimum number of parking spaces required for household living uses with more than three dwelling units shall be three parking spaces per every 10 dwelling units.

(.2) For lots within the Society Hill Area the provisions of § 14-801(2)(d) are not applicable.

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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately.

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Explanation:

Italics

indicate new matter added.

[Brackets] indicate matter deleted.

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File history

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  1. Council actionMAYOR

    Signed

  2. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Read and ordered placed on next week's second reading calendar

    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Ordered placed on this day`s first reading calendar

    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Suspend the rules of the council

  3. Committee on Rules

    Details not published

    No details have been published for this item. Legistar notes that this meeting's minutes have not been finalized.
  4. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced and Referred