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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-1619, entitled "Frankford Avenue Special District Controls," by changing the boundaries of the area subject to the controls of the District, by changing the name of the District and by adding provisions with regard to signs.
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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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ยง14-1619. [Frankford Avenue] Tacony/Mayfair 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 and around [Frankford avenue] this area of the City, to preserve and protect the economic development potential, and protect and promote the economic vitality of this area of Philadelphia;
(b) The revitalization of [Frankford avenue] this area of the City, is important to the economic vitality and diverse character of Philadelphia in that it serves as a shopping area for nearby residents;
(c) It is desirable to maintain the pedestrian friendly atmosphere of this area as future development and redevelopment progresses [along Frankford avenue];
(d) Within the said area there has been an increased number of certain uses. Said uses while not necessarily offensive by themselves, when concentrated in an area, tend to contribute to the deterioration of the aesthetics and economics of that area;
(e) This area is important to the cultural and commercial vitality of Philadelphia and these types of uses could have a negative impact upon the City's efforts to improve this area;
(f) Improved signage will contribute to the overall aesthetics and economics of the area;
[(f)] (g) Therefore, special land use and zoning controls, providing for the pr...
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