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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 14-203 entitled "R-2" Residential District, and by amending Section 14-204 entitled "R-3" Residential District, and by making certain technical amendments, 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 by amending Section 14-203 entitled "R-2" Residential District, and by amending Section 14-204 entitled "R3" Residential District, and by making other certain technical amendments to read as follows:
TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING.
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CHAPTER 14-200. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
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§14-203. "R-2" Residential District.
(1) Use Regulations. The specific uses permitted in this district shall be the erection, construction, alteration or use of buildings and/or land for:
(a) [Agriculture or horticulture, except the commercial keeping or handling of farm stock or poultry; and except commercial greenhouses or establishments for sale of farm or horticultural products;
(b)] Detached single-family dwellings;
[(c) Office of doctors of medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, chiropractic or optometry, podiatry; minister; lawyer; licensed psychologist; or architect provided that such office:
(.1) Shall be situated in the dwelling of such practitioner;
(.2) Shall be incidental to the main purpose of the residence;
(.3) Shall have no more than one assistant regularly employed therein;
(.4) Shall not be used by any colleagues or associates;
(d)] (b) Private dwelling garage and/or stable as an accessory use;
[(e)] (c) Accessory uses, as defined;
[(f) The following uses, in completely enclosed, detached buildings only, provided that any existing building which is proposed to be converted into one of the following uses shall comply with...
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