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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by defining Registered Community Organizations, the requirements for their establishment, and the parameters and expectations of notification, in addition to changing the composition of the Civic Design Review Committee; 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, as amended by Bill No. 110845 (approved December 22, 2011) and thereafter, is hereby further amended to read as follows:
TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING
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CHAPTER 14-200. DEFINITIONS
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§ 14-203. Definitions.
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(259) Registered Community Organization or RCO.
A community organization that is registered with the City Planning Commission and maintains its registration in active status pursuant to rules established by the City Planning Commission.
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CHAPTER 14-300. ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES
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§ 14-303. Common Procedures and Requirements.
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(12) Neighborhood Notice and Meetings.
(a) Registered Community Organizations.
(.1) Organizations that desire to be recognized as a Registered Community Organization by the Commission shall register [annually] with the Commission by providing (1) the name of a contact person, (2) the name of a person designated to participate in the Civic Design Review process, if applicable, (3) the boundaries of its geographic area of concern, and (4) whether the organization wishes to be notified of applications in its geographic area of concern electronically or by mail[, and (5) such other information as may be required by the regulations of the Commission]. Organizations shall re-register with the Commission every three years, and shall inform the Commission of any changes made to the infor...
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