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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new Section, entitled "Off-Street Parking Control District," all under certain terms and conditions.
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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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ยง14-1632. Off-Street Parking Control District.
(1) Legislative Findings. The Council finds that:
(a) Major public and private investments have been made and continue to be made in the defined area of the City to enhance older residential neighborhoods, prevent a decline in property values, protect and promote small businesses and economic development, and preserve the aesthetics of this area of the City;
(b) The walk-ability of City streets has contributed to the revitalization of this area, and pedestrian safety is critical to maintaining the residential, cultural, economic, and aesthetic vitality of the area;
(c) Curb cuts for off-street parking serving only one or two-family dwelling units interrupt the free flow of pedestrian traffic, compromise the safety of pedestrians, negatively impact the use and enjoyment of the sidewalks, as well as the aesthetics of the area, and exacerbate the scarcity of on-street parking in traditional residential neighborhoods;
(d) Therefore, special off-street parking controls are required in this area to protect its pedestrian friendly sidewalks, enhance its older residential neighborhoods, prevent a decline in property values, protect and promote small businesses and economic development, and preserve the aesthetics of the area;
(2) District Boundaries. For the purposes of this Section, the Off-Street Parking Control District shall include the following:
(a) the area bounded by the south side of Chestnut Str...
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