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Amending Chapter 14-500 ("Overlay Zoning Districts") of The Philadelphia Code to add a new section establishing the "Vine Street Expressway District," all under certain terms and conditions.

AI summary

This proposal, which is held in committee, would create the Vine Street Expressway Overlay District for properties between Race Street, North 16th Street, Callowhill Street, and North Broad Street. It would prohibit any new residential use within that area if adopted.

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Status
HELD IN COMMITTEE
Introduced
December 11, 2025
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS

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SECTION 1. Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

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CHAPTER 14-500. OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS

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§ 14-454. /

VSO, Vine Street Expressway Overlay District.

(1) Applicability.

The standards and regulations of the /VSO, Vine Street Expressway Overlay District apply to all properties within the area bounded by the north side of Race Street, the east side of North 16th Street, the south side of Callowhill Street, and the west side of North Broad Street.

(2) Use Regulations.

(a) Prohibited Uses.

Any new residential use is prohibited within this overlay.

SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately.

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Explanation:

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indicate new matter added.

File history

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  1. Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Recessed

    Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Hearing held

    Council actionCommittee on Rules

    Hearing notices sent

  2. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced and Referred