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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 14-1624, entitled "North Delaware Avenue Area Special 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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ยง14-1624. North Delaware Avenue Area Special District Controls.
(1) Legislative Findings. The Council finds that:
(a) Major public and private investments have been made and continue to be made in this section of the City to preserve and protect the residential communities and the economic development potential of this area, to encourage investment, and to protect and promote the economic vitality of this area of Philadelphia;
(b) Public expenditures have included significant street and sidewalk improvements;
(c) Private investment within this area includes new residential construction, the restoration and rehabilitation of many existing residential properties, and significant retail investment;
(d) The Delaware River waterfront positively contributes to the economic vitality and to the diversity of Philadelphia. The area south of Spring Garden street consists of a strong residential, commercial, and family entertainment area that now extends further up the waterfront to the area north of Spring Garden street;
(e) Unfortunately, the positive effects of this growth may remain short-lived for the residents and respectable businesses in the area. Some bars and nightclubs along the waterfront have become a nuisance to nearby residential communities by contributing to more crime, public intoxication, vandalism, litter, and other anti-social forms of behavior and by reducing parki...
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