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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-200 entitled Residential Districts by amending Section 14-226 entitled "RC-6" Residential District, and adding new requirements to allow for the preservation of historically significant buildings and structures and for the establishment and amendment of the district under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 14-226 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "RC-6" Residential District is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING.
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CHAPTER 14-200. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
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ยง14-226. "RC-6" Residential District.
(1) Statement of Purpose. This district is intended to encourage multiple use development on large tracts of land in accordance with a plan of development approved by and filed with the City Planning Commission. Said plan shall be in conformity with stated standards as to type and use, area requirements, off-street parking and loading, and signs.
It is the intent of this district to permit development of ground with the view toward preservation, to the extent possible, of existing topography, trees, natural waterways, and other natural amenities unique to the property. It is also the intent of this district to encourage and permit the preservation of historically significant buildings, structures and property.
It is intended that each development be undertaken with the knowledge that no zoning or building permit may be obtained which is not in accord with the approved development plan. Transfer of title to any parcel within the development plan area is subject to all terms and conditions of the approved development plan.
(2) Procedures for Establishment and Amendment of District.
(a) No "RC-6" Residential District shall be established unless a plan with respect to the layout of the entire tract has been filed with...
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