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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled Zoning and Planning, by revising the size requirements for accessory structures for residential uses, 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 14-600. USE REGULATIONS.
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§ 14-604. Accessory Uses and Structures.
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(1) General.
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(d) Accessory structures must be constructed in conjunction with or after the principal structure. They may not be constructed before the principal structure. An accessory structure for a residential use shall not exceed [the greater of 200 sq. ft. or 25 percent of the gross floor area of the principal structure] 130 sq. ft. and shall not exceed 15 feet in height, unless otherwise stated by other provisions of the Zoning Code.
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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.
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