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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/UCO, University-Community Overlay District"; and by making related changes, 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 14-500. OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS
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? 14-545. /UCO, University-Community Overlay District.
(1) Purpose.
The /UCO, University-Community Overlay District, is established to ensure a transparent planning and community engagement process when college or university campus-related properties are decommissioned.
(2) Definitions.
(a) For the purposes of this section, a "college or university" is defined as an institution of higher learning that offers courses of general or specialized study leading to a baccalaureate degree or higher.
(b) For the purposes of this section, a "college or university campus" is defined as a parcel or group of parcels, whether contiguous or non-contiguous, under common ownership or control, that are principally developed and operated for the educational, research, residential, cultural, or recreational purposes of a college or university. A campus may consist of non-contiguous parcels, provided that such parcels function and are branded in a coordinated manner as part of the institution's spatial identity and facilities.
(3) Applicability.
(a) The University-Community Overlay District shall apply to applicable properties located within the area bounded by the Schuylkill River, Haverford Avenue (extended), 46th Street, Farragut Street, Spruce Street, 47th Street, Kingsessing Avenue, a SEPTA Railroad Right-of-Way, and 47th Street (extended).
(b) The provisions of this Overlay shall apply to any lot within the boundarie...
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