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This enacted ordinance creates a “Pending Public Acquisition District” for land the City or a City-related agency intends to acquire for public purposes. In these districts, permits generally cannot be issued for new construction on vacant land, additional residential units, new or expanded uses, or building improvements, while regular maintenance and work needed to correct violations remain allowed; the restrictions generally expire after two years from the district’s creation or five years after the acquisition statement is filed, whichever comes first.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1200 entitled "Reserved" by adding a new Chapter 14-1200 entitled "Pending Public Acquisition District" by establishing certain restrictions on land sought for acquisition by the City, under certain terms and conditions.