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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by amending Section 14-1610, entitled "Old City Residential Area Special District Controls," by amending permitted uses and zoning 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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ยง14-1610. Old City Residential Area Special District Controls.
(1) Legislative Findings. The Council finds that:
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(b) Public expenditures have included appropriations for restoration of historic sites, improvement of vehicular access, street and sidewalk improvements, reconstruction of Market street from Front street to Fifth street, interstate right-of-way landscaping and sound barriers to enhance and protect Old City;
(c) Private investment within and immediately adjacent to Old City includes the restoration, adaptive reuse, and reconstruction of numerous historic structures, representing upwards of [$250,000,000] $500,000,000 of investment and creating more than 2,000 new housing units, the new construction within the Independence Mall Urban Renewal Area, the rehabilitation of historic churches and private development of City-owned piers at Penn's Landing;
(d) The large amount of public and private investment in the areas adjacent to Old City, namely, redevelopment within the Independence Mall Urban Renewal Area, Market Street East Urban Renewal Area, Vine Street [Parkway] Expressway, Interstate 95 access ramps, and Penn's Landing may pose a threat to the retention of the unique historic character, cultural significance and residential viability of Old City;
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(f) Old City is a neighborhood consisting of a [fragile and unique balance of residences...
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