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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions and definitions, and making technical changes, all relating to stream buffers, waterfront setbacks, and certain overlay districts; and further approving a Water Department Hydrology Map designating watercourses subject to waterfront setback requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The Hydrology Maps prepared by the Philadelphia Water Department and attached hereto as Exhibit "A" are hereby approved.
SECTION 2. For purposes of this Section, a horizontal line striking through a map shall indicate that such map is deleted from The Philadelphia Code. 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. DEFINITIONS
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§ 14-203. Definitions.
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(95) Directly Connected Impervious Surface.
As used in § 14-704(5) ([Stream Buffers] Waterfront Setbacks): An impervious or impermeable surface, which is directly connected to the City's drainage system, as defined by the Philadelphia Water Department.
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CHAPTER 14-300. ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES
§ 14-301. Reviewers and Decision Makers.
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(3) City Planning Commission.
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(c) Review and Prerequisite Approval Authority.
(.1) The Commission provides prerequisite approvals for:
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(.f) [Zoning permits regarding certain uses in the /DRC, Delaware River Conservation Overlay district. See § 14-508(2)(b) (Uses Requiring Planning Commission Approval).] Reserved.
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§ 14-303. Common Procedures and Requirements.
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Procedures that are common to several types of applications for permits, approva...
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