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File #: 080762    Version: 0 Name:
Type: Bill Status: LAPSED
File created: 10/16/2008 In control: Committee on Streets and Services
On agenda: Final action:
Title: Amending Section 14-1402 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking in Residential Districts," by imposing restrictions on off-street parking in front of residential buildings, under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsors: Councilmember Clarke
Indexes: PARKING REGULATIONS
Code sections: 14-1402 - Parking in Residential Districts
Attachments: 1. Bill No. 08076200.pdf
Title
Amending Section 14-1402 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Parking in Residential Districts,” by imposing restrictions on off-street parking in front of residential buildings, under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
 
SECTION 1.      Section 14-1402 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:
 
§ 14-1402. Parking in Residential Districts.
 
      (5)  Location of Parking. Parking structures which are attached to the building in any district shall be governed by the same provisions as the building itself. Open-air parking and parking in detached garage structures shall be governed by the provisions set forth below:
 
            (a)  One-Family and Duplex Dwellings.
 
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                  (.2)  Where open air parking is provided:
 
                        (.a)  To the rear of the building, it shall be located behind the minimum depth and area required for the rear yard;
 
                        (.b)  To the side of the building, the required side yard shall be maintained between such open-air parking and the property line;
 
                        (.c)  [In] Open air parking shall not be provided in front of the building[, it shall be behind the required building set-back line].  
 
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Explanation:
 
[Brackets] indicate matter deleted.
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