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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new Section, entitled "North Central Front Street Special District Controls," 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 14-1600. MISCELLANEOUS.
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ยง 14-1636. North Central Front Street 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 this area of the City to prevent declining property values, protect and promote the economic development potential, enhance residential uses in and adjacent thereto, encourage investment and tourism, protect and promote small businesses, and protect and promote the economic vitality of this area of Philadelphia;
(b) The neighborhoods abutting this section of Front Street consist of a fragile and unique balance of residences and retail development surrounded by predominantly residential areas within walking distance or a short commute of the business core;
(c) Therefore, special land use and zoning controls are required to protect the historic, residential and cultural properties in and near this district and to maintain and promote the economic vitality of the area.
(2) District Boundaries. For the purposes of this Section, the North Central Front Street Special District Controls shall apply to all properties with frontage on both sides of Front Street between Girard avenue and Oxford Street.
(3) Prohibited Uses. Within the area subject to the North Central Front Street Special District Controls and notwithstanding a...
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