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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new Section 14-1623, entitled "Frankford Special Services District Controls," under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 14-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Miscellaneous," is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING.
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CHAPTER 14-1600. MISCELLANEOUS.
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ยง14-1623. Frankford Special Services District Controls.
(1) Legislative Findings. The Council finds that:
(a) Major public and private investments have been made and continue to be made in and around this area of the City to preserve and protect the economic development potential, prevent declining property values, encourage investment, promote residential development adjacent to this area of the City, and protect and promote the economic vitality of this area of Philadelphia;
(b) Substantial private investment within and immediately adjacent to this area includes the restoration, adaptive reuse, and reconstruction of numerous structures as well as new construction, thereby creating many employment opportunities and new housing units within the area;
(c) A joint public and private investment effort has created the Frankford Special Services District to provide additional private funds for the maintenance and enhancement of this area;
(d) The Frankford Special Services District is important to the economic vitality and diverse character of Center City Philadelphia in that it serves as a neighborhood shopping destination within walking distance or a short commute of the residential community;
(e) Therefore, special land use and zoning controls are required to protect the commercial, residential and cultural uses which are within and which surround this district and which are critical to the vitalit...
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