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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to provide for a height allowance for certain solar collectors; all under terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING
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CHAPTER 14-200. DEFINITIONS
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§ 14-203. Definitions.
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(*) Roof-mounted solar collector system.
A system that incorporates solar collectors, apparatuses that affix the system to a roof, and associated photovoltaic-related equipment.
(*) Solar collector.
A device used to convert solar radiation into electricity.
(*) Solar collector support structure.
A supplemental structure that hosts solar collectors with the purpose of sufficiently elevating the system above the surface of the roof to maintain the function of the area beneath the system.
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CHAPTER 14-600. USE REGULATIONS
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§ 14-604. Accessory Uses and Structures.
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(7) Solar Collectors.
(a) Roof-mounted solar collector systems [collectors and associated solar collector support structures] are permitted accessory structures in all zoning districts.
(b) Solar collector support structures are permitted accessory structures in all zoning districts are permitted accessory structures in all zoning districts, subject to the following standards:
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(b)(c) ***
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§ 14-701. Dimensional Standards.
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(6) Exceptions to Dimensional Standards.
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Table 14-701-6: Exceptions to Dimensional Standards
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Exceptions to Height Limits |
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Type of District |
Permitted Encroachment |
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All Districts |
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Solar collector [collectors and related] support structures may extend above the height limits up to 9 ft.; see § 14-604(7) (Solar Collectors). |
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Exceptions to Yard, Setback, and Open Area Requirements |
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Type of District |
Permitted Encroachment |
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Residential Districts |
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Roof-mounted solar collector system. |
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Solar [energy collectors:] collector support structure: see § 14-604(7) (Solar Collectors). |
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Commercial, Industrial, and Special Purpose districts |
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Roof-mounted solar collector system. |
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Solar [energy collectors:] collector support structure: see § 14-604(7) (Solar Collectors). |
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