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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new §14-1620, entitled "Avenue of the Arts North Special District Controls," under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 14-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Miscellaneous," is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING.
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CHAPTER 14-1600. MISCELLANEOUS.
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§14-1620. Avenue of the Arts North Special District Controls.
(1) Legislative Findings. The Council finds that:
(a) Major public and private investments have been made and continue to be made in this section of the City to preserve and protect the economic development potential, prevent declining property values, encourage investment and tourism, and protect and promote the economic vitality of this area of Philadelphia;
(b) Avenue of the Arts North is important to the economic vitality and diverse character of Philadelphia in that it serves as a shopping and recreation area for residents of Philadelphia;
(c) Avenue of the Arts North is an area consisting of a fragile and unique balance of retail development, educational institutions and cultural institutions surrounded by residential communities within walking distance or a short commute;
(d) It is desirable to maintain the street scale, historical character and pedestrian friendly atmosphere of Avenue of the Arts as future development and redevelopment progresses along Broad street;
(e) Therefore, special land use and zoning controls, providing for the prohibition of certain uses and the institution of certain development controls, are required to preserve the integrity of this area and to promote and guide future development.
(2) District Boundaries. For the purpose of this section, the Avenue of the Arts North Special District Controls shall...
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