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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-1631, entitled "Off-Street Parking Control District," by expanding the boundaries to be included in one such district and making certain technical 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 14-1600. MISCELLANEOUS.
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ยง 14-1631. Off-Street Parking Control District.
(1) Legislative Findings. The Council finds that:
(a) Major public and private investments have been made and continue to be made in [the defined area] certain areas of the City to enhance older residential neighborhoods, prevent a decline in property values, protect and promote small businesses and economic development, and preserve the aesthetics of [this area of the City] these areas;
(b) The walk-ability of City streets has contributed to the revitalization of [this area] these areas, and pedestrian safety is critical to maintaining [the] their residential, cultural, economic, and aesthetic vitality [of the area];
(c) Curb cuts for off-street parking serving only one or two-family dwelling units interrupt the free flow of pedestrian traffic, compromise the safety of pedestrians, negatively impact the use and enjoyment of the sidewalks, as well as [the] aesthetics [of the area], and exacerbate the scarcity of on-street parking in traditional residential neighborhoods;
(d) Therefore, special off-street parking controls are required in [this area] these areas to protect [its] pedestrian friendly sidewalks, enhance [its] older residential neighborhoods, prevent a decline in property values, protect and promote small businesses and economic development, and preserve [the] aesthetics [of the area].
(2) District Boundaries. For the purposes ...
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