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This enacted bill changes Philadelphia’s commercial zoning rules for the south side of Walnut Street. It allows structures between 8th and 9th Streets to be exempt from the usual Walnut Street height rule, which otherwise limits buildings to 50 feet unless they meet setback requirements, and it changes the zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by Walnut, 8th, Locust, and 9th Streets.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-300, entitled "Commercial Districts," by amending Section 14-305(7)(e)(.2)(.b) by exempting certain corner lots from the application thereof, under certain terms and conditions; and amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within the area bounded by Walnut Street, 8th Street, Locust Street, and 9th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.