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Amending Chapter 14-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Entertainment District," by revising and clarifying requirements relating to parking, height regulations, gross floor area and permitted uses, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 14-400 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 14-400. COMMERCIAL ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT.
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§ 14-405. Use Regulations.
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(4) To the extent any provision of this Section conflicts with any provision of Section 14-1624, relating to North Delaware Avenue Special District Controls, including Section 14-1624(5), relating to conflicting provisions, the provisions of this Section shall control.
§ 14-406. Area Regulations.
In the area bounded by Sixth Street, Broad Street, Chestnut Street and Arch Street, the Area Regulation provisions of § 14-305(4), the Floor Area Regulation provisions of § 14-305(8), § 14-305(9), and § 14-305(10), and the Retail Space provisions of § 14-305(12) shall apply as if the underlying area was designated as 'C-5' Commercial. In all other areas, the following provisions apply:
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(2) Gross Floor Area.
(a) [For specifically designated areas, the] The total gross floor area of all buildings shall not exceed 400% of the Commercial Entertainment District. Underground parking shall not be included in this calculation.
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§ 14-407. Height Regulations.
In the area bounded by Sixth Street, Broad Street, Chestnut Street and Arch Street, the provisions of § 14-305(7) shall apply as if the underlying area was designated as 'C-5' Commercial. In all other areas, the following provisions apply:
(1) [For specifically designated areas, the] The maximum height of any building shall not exceed 300 feet or 30 stories.
§ 14-408. Off-Street Parking.
In the area bounded by Sixth Street, Br...
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