City of Philadelphia - File #: 100678

• File #: 100678
• Version: 1
• Type: Bill
• Status: ENACTED
• File created: 10/21/2010
• In control: Committee on Rules
• Final action: 6/16/2011
• Title: Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new Section 14-1642, entitled "I-95 Condemnation Corridor," to permit the relocation of certain structures and devices in connection with the PennDOT project to widen portions of I-95 that pass through the City, under certain terms and conditions.
• Sponsors: Councilmember DiCicco, Councilmember Reynolds Brown
• Indexes: ZONING AND PLANNING
• Code sections: Title 14 - ZONING AND PLANNING

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
7/19/2011	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
6/16/2011	1	CITY COUNCIL	READ AND PASSED	Pass	17:0
6/9/2011	1	CITY COUNCIL	ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
6/9/2011	1	CITY COUNCIL	SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL	Pass
6/9/2011	1	CITY COUNCIL	ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
6/7/2011	0	Committee on Rules	HEARING NOTICES SENT
6/7/2011	0	Committee on Rules	HEARING HELD
6/7/2011	0	Committee on Rules	AMENDED
6/7/2011	1	Committee on Rules	REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
11/29/2010	0	Committee on Rules	HEARING NOTICES SENT
11/29/2010	0	Committee on Rules	HEARING HELD
11/29/2010	0	Committee on Rules	RECESSED
10/21/2010	0	CITY COUNCIL	Introduced and Referred	Pass

Title
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new Section 14-1642, entitled "I-95 Condemnation Corridor," to permit the relocation of certain structures and devices in connection with the PennDOT project to widen portions of I-95 that pass through the City, under certain terms and conditions.
Body
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 14-1600. MISCELLANEOUS.
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§14-1642. I-95 Acquisition Corridor.

(1) Legislative Findings.
(a) The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation ("PennDOT") has announced a road-widening project for portions of I-95 that pass through the City of Philadelphia. PennDOT's plans indicate that properties contiguous to I-95 will be acquired, in whole or in part, in order to complete this road-widening project.
(b) According to the PennDOT plans, numerous properties with structures and outdoor advertising signs within the I-95 project area will be affected.
(c) This Special District is established to minimize the impacts on those properties that are located within the I-95 Acquisition Corridor.
(d) The purpose of this Special District is to encourage and permit the continuation of business and uses within the Special District with minimal dislocation and interruption.
(2) District Boundaries.

For purposes of this Section, the "I-95 Acquisition Corridor" shall include all areas within 200 feet of the PennDOT right-of-way (as that right-of-way may change from time to time) from the south side of Allegheny Avenue to Arch Street.

(3) Permitted Uses.

A structure or outdoor advertising sign that is a lawful use located within the I-95 Acquisition Corridor shall be permitted if relocated within the I-95 Acquisition Corridor, notwithstanding any contrary provisions of this Title, provided all of ...