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This enacted ordinance changes zoning rules for the Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District, covering areas between Allegheny Avenue, Oregon Avenue, Interstate 95, and the Delaware River. It sets new requirements for building uses, open space, height, parking, design, and waterfront access, and allows eligible properties to receive additional floor area or height in exchange for features such as public space, transit improvements, green building, trails, street extensions, retail space, or mixed-income housing.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by repealing and replacing Section 14-507, entitled "/CDO, Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District," to provide for new special controls, and by amending Section 14-702, entitled "Floor Area Bonuses," to provide for floor area and height bonuses for the Central Delaware Riverfront, and to make adjustments to the criteria for bonuses relating to public open space, transit improvements and green development, all under certain terms and conditions.