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Amending Title 14, entitled "Zoning and Planning", to add definitions for certain architectural features that are commonly located on residential buildings, and to permit said architectural features on residential buildings located in residentially zoned districts, 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 amended to read as follows:
Title 14. ZONING AND PLANNING.
CHAPTER 14-100. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
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ยง14-102. Definitions.
In Chapters 14-100 through 14-1800 inclusive, the following general definitions shall apply:
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(14) Balustrade -A system of decorative rails and balusters that may include an open platform.
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(17) Bay window - A window structure that projects from the wall of a building and is at least 24-in. above the finished floor surface.
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(28) Chimney - Vertical structure attached to a building that contains flues for drawing off smoke from furnaces and fireplaces.
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(32) Cornice - A horizontal decorative projection located at the top of a building.
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(42) Entranceway Cover - An open cantilevered or column supported protective over a pedestrian doorway.
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