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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising regulations relating to home occupations, making conforming amendments to other provisions of Title 14, and making 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:
Key:
In Tables that contain bracketed table notes, and in the table notes, deletions are indicated by { } rather than [ ].
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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(10) Home Occupations.
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(b) Categories of Home Occupations.
Three categories of home occupations are recognized and are set forth in § 14-604(10)(b)(.1) through § 14-604(10)(b)(.3), below. Each category of home occupation is permitted in accordance with Table 14-604-1. Where a home occupation does not meet one of the categories provided in § 14-604(10)(b)(.1) through § 14-604(10)(b)(.3), below, it is prohibited by this Zoning Code in all zoning districts. All permitted home occupations shall comply with the standards provided in § 14-604(10)(d) (Standards).
(.1) Home office.
A home occupation conducted solely by the residents of the dwelling unit without the employment of other persons. All sales, services or work that requires the presence of a partner, employee, or customer shall take place off the premises. Accessory signs are prohibited.
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Table 14-604-1: Home Occupations Table
Home Occupation Category
RSD Districts
RSA Districts
RTA Districts
RM Districts
RMX Districts
All other districts
Y = Yes permitted as of right | S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Home office
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Home business, professional
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Home business, gen...
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