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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-101, entitled "Purpose and Scope", amending Section 14-102, entitled "Definitions," and creating a new Chapter 14-2200, entitled "Sustainable Zoning," to require certain sustainable building and construction practices for public parking lots and public garages, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHIILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 14-101 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Purpose and Scope", is hereby amended to read as follows:
ยง 14-101. Purpose and Scope.
(1) Chapters 14-100 through 14-[1800]2200, inclusive, of this Title are enacted to promote the public health, safety, order and general welfare by regulating and restricting the location, size, bulk and use of buildings; the height and size of buildings and other structures, percentage of lot that may be occupied, the size of yards, courts and other open spaces, the density of population, and the location, use and occupancy of buildings, structures and land for residential and non-residential purposes.
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SECTION 2. Section 14-102 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Definitions," is hereby amended to add the following definitions, the existing definitions to be renumbered accordingly:
In Chapters 14-100 through 14-[1800]2200 inclusive, the following general definitions shall apply: In this section, the following definitions apply:
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( ) Green Building. A structure and its surrounding landscape designed, constructed, and maintained to decrease energy and water usage and costs, to improve the efficiency and longevity of building systems, and to decrease the burdens imposed on the environment and public health.
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( ) LEED. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System is a compilation of best practices and proven technologies for green buildings and green construction developed by the USGBC. LE...
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