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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-305, entitled "'C-4' Commercial and 'C-5' Commercial Districts," by revising parking and area regulations and regulations relating to signs and off-street loading and trash storage in the area bounded by Arch Street, Juniper Street, Cuthbert Street and Broad Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 14-305 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING.
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CHAPTER 14-300. COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS.
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ยง14-305. "C-4" Commercial and "C-5" Commercial Districts.
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(2) Use Regulations. It is the intention of this Section of the Code to allow for types of uses that are commonly found in and compatible with, a high-density business core. The uses permitted in these districts are those which minimize negative impact upon and which are compatible with the use and enjoyment of the public sidewalks and public space by large numbers of people and which enliven and enhance the public use, experience and enjoyment of these spaces. Therefore, the specific uses permitted in these districts shall be the erection, construction, alteration or use of buildings and/or land for:
(a) Parking garages, whether above or below ground level when the lot on which it is located has frontage on any of the following streets:
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(.7) The area bounded by Arch Street, Juniper Street, Cuthbert Street and Broad Street.
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(3) Use Regulations, With A Special Use Permit. The following uses shall be permitted in these districts only if a Zoning Board of Adjustment Special Use Permit, as herein provided, is obtained:
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(c) Parking garage, any portion of which is located above ground level; except as permitted under subsection (2)(a);
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(4)...
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