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File #: 090412    Version: Name:
Type: Bill Status: ENACTED
File created: 5/14/2009 In control: Committee on Rules
On agenda: Final action: 6/18/2009
Title: To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 11th Street, Montgomery Avenue and 12th Street; amending Section 14-1402 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking in Residential Districts;" and by amending Section 14-305 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "C-4 Commercial and C-5 Commercial Districts," all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsors: Councilmember Clarke
Indexes: ZONING
Attachments: 1. CertifiedCopy09041201.pdf
Title
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 11th Street, Montgomery Avenue and 12th Street; amending Section 14-1402 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking in Residential Districts;" and by amending Section 14-305 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "C-4 Commercial and C-5 Commercial Districts," all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Section 14-305 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

ยง14-305. "C-4" Commercial and "C-5" Commercial Districts.

(2) Use Regulations. It is the intention of this Section of the Code to allow for types of uses that are commonly found in and compatible with, a high-density business core. The uses permitted in these districts are those which minimize negative impact upon and which are compatible with the use and enjoyment of the public sidewalks and public space by large numbers of people and which enliven and enhance the public use, experience and enjoyment of these spaces. Therefore, the specific uses permitted in these districts shall be the erection, construction, alteration or use of buildings and/or land for:

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(b) The uses permitted in "C-4" Commercial Districts subject to all the use qualifications set forth therein except:

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(.3) In the area bounded by Broad Street, 15th Street, Oxford Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue and in the area bounded by Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 11th Street, Montgomery Avenue and 12th Street, individual units in multiple dwellings may house up to four persons unrelated by blood, marriage or adoption.

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(3) Use Regulations, With A Special Use Permit. The following uses shall be permitted in these districts only if a Zoning Board of Adjustment Special Use Permit, as herein provided, is obtained:

(a) Accessory pri...

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