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Amending Chapter 14-2100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Land Subdivision", by deleting certain provisions, by adding certain new provisions and by amending certain existing provisions, under certain terms and conditions.
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Whereas, Much of the land area of the City of Philadelphia has already been developed; and
Whereas, There are opportunities for the residential redevelopment of land that was not previously used for residential purposes; and
Whereas, These sites may have environmental problems that the current provisions of The Philadelphia Code do not address; and
Whereas, Certain provisions of Chapter 14-2100 have proven to be unclear with regard to when the subdivision regulations apply and also with regard to the definition of "subdivision"; and
Whereas, Chapter 14-2100 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Land Subdivision" does not address modern environmental concerns regarding the development of unimproved land or redevelopment; therefore
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 14-2100 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to Land Subdivision, is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING.
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CHAPTER 14-2100. LAND SUBDIVISION.
§14-2101. Declaration of Policy.
(1) The purpose of this Chapter is to achieve orderly urban development and redevelopment [through land subdivision], to promote and develop the utilization of land to assure the best possible urban environment, to cause land subdivision to be in accordance with the Physical Development Plan of the City and to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the community.
(2) Much of the land in the City of Philadelphia has been developed. It is also the purpose of this Chapter to ensure that all land that is proposed for redevelopment is environmentally suited for the proposed use.
§14-2102. Definitions.
(1) In this Chapter the following definitions apply:
(a) Subdivision.
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