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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-200, entitled "Residential Districts," by adopting a new Section 14-217, entitled "Industrial Transformation District," 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 hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING.
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CHAPTER 14-200. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
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ยง 14-217. Industrial Transformation District
(1) Statement of Purpose.
This district is intended to encourage the redevelopment and revitalization of large parcels of land located in certain underutilized areas of the city, designated by ordinance, including excess former industrial sites and residential neighborhoods experiencing high rates of abandonment. Single and multiple family residences, and commercial and non-residential uses compatible with such residential development shall be permitted in the district in accordance with a master plan of development approved by and filed with the City Planning Commission. Development within the district shall, where possible, proceed in a manner intended to maximize the preservation and adaptive reuse of significant structures and the preservation of existing topography, trees and other natural amenities. Development shall also, to the extent possible, be compatible with surrounding neighborhoods so as to integrate existing and new communities.
(2) Permitted Areas for the Establishment of the District.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, an Industrial Transformation District shall be permitted in an area only if such area is designated as an Industrial Transformation District by separate ordinance of City Council.
(3) Procedures for Establishment and Amendment of District.
A) Establishment of an Industrial Transformation District through amendment of the City's zoning m...
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