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Amending Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District,” to establish use restrictions within a specified area; all under certain terms and conditions.

AI summary

This bill would amend the Fifth District Overlay District zoning rules for two specified areas. It would permit roof decks for nonresidential uses in the area bounded by Callowhill Street, 19th Street, Wood Street, 18th Street, Vine Street, and 20th Street, and limit another area bounded by Race Street, 19th Street, Cherry Street, and 20th Street to a listed set of uses, including recreation, child care, education, health care, government, and community gardens. The proposal is currently in Council.

File details

Status
IN COMMITTEE
Introduced
September 24, 2026
Sponsors
Jeffery Young, Jr.
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Full text

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

§ 14-529. /VDO, Fifth District Overlay District.

(7) Use Regulations.

(a)

Roof decks for non-residential uses are permitted within the area bounded by Callowhill Street, 19th Street, Wood Street, 18th Street, Vine Street, and 20th Street.

(b) Within the area bounded by Race Street, 19th Street, Cherry Street, and 20th Street, the following are the only uses permitted: Natural Resource Preservation; Passive Recreation; Active Recreation; Adult Care; Child Care; Community Center; Educational Facilities; Hospital; Libraries and Cultural Exhibits; Safety Services; Transit Station; Utilities and Services, Basic; Water Treatment Facilities; Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner; Government; Research and Development; Community Garden; and Market or Community-Supported Farm.

SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.

Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added.

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File history

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  1. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced and Referred

    CITY COUNCIL

    Details not published

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