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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adopting a new Section, entitled "Overbrook Farms Transit-Oriented Center Special District Controls," 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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§ 14- 1637. Overbrook Farms Transit-Oriented Center Special District Controls.
(1) Purpose of the District.
(a) The special district is established in order to preserve and protect this area of the city through the enactment of Overbrook Farms Transit-Oriented Center District Controls. It is recognized that this section of the city, located primarily within the Overbrook Farms National Historic District, is a unique mixed-use, transit- and neighborhood-oriented retail district containing residential uses and retail uses interspersed at street level, and upper floor residential uses. There is a need to establish special sign and building controls to protect the unique character of the district, foster the preservation of buildings in accordance with its special character, and encourage new compatible development.
(2) District Boundaries. The provisions of this Section, known as the Overbrook Farms Transit-Oriented Center Special District Controls, shall apply to all properties within the area designated on Map "1", unless otherwise indicated.
(3) Prohibited Uses. Notwithstanding any other Chapter of this Title, the following uses shall be prohibited:
(a) Automobile repair shop;
(b) Automobile service station;
(c) Fortune teller establishment/palmist;
(d) Installation of auto, boat, motorcycle, or truck parts;
(e) Regulated uses as defined in § 14-1605;
(f) Restaurants, cafes, or other simila...
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