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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning, for the creation of a new zoning district entitled “RTA-2, Residential Two-Family Attached”, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING
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CHAPTER 14-400. Base Zoning Districts
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§ 14-401. Residential Districts
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Table 14-401-1: Residential Districts
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Map Symbol |
District Name |
Previously Known As |
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RTA-1 |
Residential Two-Family - Attached 1 |
R5A |
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RTA-2 |
Residential Two-Family - Attached 2 |
NA (new district) |
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CHAPTER 14-600. USE REGULATIONS
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§ 14-602. Use Tables
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Table 14-602-1: Uses Allowed in Residential Districts.
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Previous District Name |
* * * |
RSA |
New |
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District Name |
* * * |
RTA-1 |
RTA-2 |
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Y = Yes permitted as of right | S = Special exception approval required N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited) | Uses not listed in this table are prohibited See § 14-602(3)(a) (Notes for Table 14-602-1) for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., "[2]") in table cells. |
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Residential Use Category |
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Household Living (as noted below) |
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Single-Family |
* * * |
Y |
Y |
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Two-Family |
* * * |
Y |
Y |
* * * |
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Multi-Family |
* * * |
N |
N |
* * * |
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Group Living (except as noted below) |
* * * |
S |
S |
* * * |
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Personal Care Home |
* * * |
S |
S |
* * * |
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Single-Room Residence |
* * * |
N |
S |
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Parks and Open Space Use Category |
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Passive Recreation |
* * * |
Y |
Y |
* * * |
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Active Recreation |
* * * |
S |
S |
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Public, Civic, and Institutional Use Category |
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Adult Care |
* * * |
Y |
Y |
* * * |
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Child Care (as noted below) |
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Family Child Care |
* * * |
Y |
Y |
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Group Child Care |
* * * |
S[2] |
S[2] |
* * * |
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Child Care Center |
* * * |
N |
N |
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Community Center |
* * * |
N |
Y |
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Educational Facilities |
* * * |
S[2] |
S[2] |
* * * |
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Fraternal Organization |
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S[2] |
S[2] |
* * * |
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Hospital |
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S[2] |
S[2] |
* * * |
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Libraries and Cultural Exhibits |
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S[2] |
S[2] |
* * * |
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Religious Assembly |
* * * |
Y[2] |
Y[2] |
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Safety Services |
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Y[2] |
Y[2] |
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Transit Station |
* * * |
Y[2] |
Y[2] |
* * * |
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Utilities and Services, Basic |
* * * |
S[2] |
S[2] |
* * * |
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Wireless Service Facility |
* * * |
S |
S |
* * * |
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Office Use Category |
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Business and Professional |
* * * |
N |
N |
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Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below) |
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Sole Practitioner |
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N |
N |
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Group Practitioner |
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N |
N |
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Retail Sales Use Category |
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Consumer Goods (except as noted below) |
* * * |
N |
N |
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Drug Paraphernalia Stores |
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N |
N |
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Gun Shop |
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N |
N |
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Food, Beverages, and Groceries |
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N |
N |
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Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, Convenience Sales |
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N |
N |
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Wearing Apparel and Accessories |
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N |
N |
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Commercial Services Use Category |
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Business Support |
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N |
N |
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Eating and Drinking Establishment |
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N |
N |
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Personal Services |
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N |
N |
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Visitor Accommodations |
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N |
N |
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Commissaries and Catering Services |
* * * |
N |
N |
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Urban Agriculture Use Category |
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Community Garden |
* * * |
Y |
Y |
* * * |
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Market or Community- Supported Farm |
* * * |
Y |
Y |
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CHAPTER 14-700. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
§ 14-701. Dimensional Standards.
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(2) Residential District Dimensional Tables.
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(b) Notes for Table 14-701-1.
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[5] In the [RSA-5 and] RSA-5, RSA-6, and RTA-2 districts, front facades shall comply with the following:
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[11] In the RTA-2 district, the maximum number of stories is three.
Table 14-701-1: Dimensional Standards for Lower Density Residential Districts
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Previous District Name |
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R5A |
New |
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District Name |
* * * |
RTA-1 |
RTA-2 |
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See § 14-701(2)(b) (Notes for Table 14-701-1) for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., “[2]”) in table cells. |
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Denotes building type not permitted or zoning requirements not applicable. |
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Lot Dimensions |
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Min. Lot Width (ft.) |
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25 |
16 |
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Min. Street Frontage as taken from the front lot line (ft.) |
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Min. District Area (acres) |
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Min. Lot Area (sq. ft.) |
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2,250 |
1,080 |
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Max. Occupied Area (% of lot) |
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50 |
Intermediate 75; Corner 80 |
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Front Yard Depth |
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Minimum (ft) |
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8 |
[4][5] |
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Minimum Side Yard Width [6], Permitted Residential Uses as set forth in § 14-602 |
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Detached, Intermediate Lot (ft.) |
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2/8 each |
2/5 each |
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Detached, Corner Lot (ft.) |
* * * |
8 |
5 |
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Semi-Detached (ft.) |
* * * |
8 |
5 |
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Attached (ft.) |
* * * |
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Minimum Side Yard Width [6], Permitted Nonresidential Uses as set forth in § 14-602 |
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Detached, Intermediate Lot (ft.) |
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2/8 each |
2/8 each |
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Detached, Corner Lot (ft.) |
* * * |
8 |
8 |
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Rear Yard |
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Min. Depth (ft.) |
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Single- Family 15; Other 20 |
7 |
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Height |
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Maximum (ft.) |
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38 |
35 [11] |
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CHAPTER 14-800. PARKING AND LOADING
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§ 14-802. Motor Vehicle Parking Ratios.
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(1) Required Parking in Residential Districts.
Table 14-802-1 lists the parking requirements for Residential districts.
Table 14-802-1: Required Parking in Residential Districts
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Minimum Required Parking Spaces (spaces per unit/sq. ft. of gross floor area/beds/seats) |
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RSD-1/2/3 RSA-1/2/3 RTA-1 RMX-1 |
RSA-4/5/6 RTA-2 RM-1 |
RM-2/3/4 RMX-2/3 |
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CHAPTER 14-900. SIGNS
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§ 14-904. Accessory Sign Controls.
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Table 14-904-1: Accessory Sign Controls for Specific Zoning Districts
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RSD-1/2/3, RSA-1/2/3, RTA-1, RTA-2, RMX-1/2 |
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Permitted Sign Types: |
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Wall |
Freestanding |
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Standards |
Maximum Number |
N/A |
N/A |
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Maximum Area (sq. ft. for each lot frontage) |
Home Occupations (except as provided in § 14-604(10)(b)(.1)): 1 Non-Residential Uses: 15 |
Home Occupations: Prohibited Non-Residential Uses: 15 |
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Maximum Height |
The lower of the roof line or second floor window sill |
7 ft. |
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Additional Requirements |
N/A |
Prohibited in required setbacks |
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Permitted Sign Characteristics |
Static Illumination |
Yes |
Yes |
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Animated Illumination (all) |
No |
No |
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Mechanical Motion |
No |
No |
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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately
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Explanation:
Italics indicate new matter added.
[Brackets] indicate matter deleted.
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