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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-700, entitled "Development Standards," by revising minimum lot area requirements, and other dimensional requirements in certain residential zoning districts for new construction that includes an approved green roof, amending Chapter 14-200, entitled "Definitions," 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:
1. 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 14-200. DEFINITIONS.
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§ 14-203. Definitions.
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(108.1) Eligible roof top space. The total space available to support a green roof, as certified by a structural engineer.
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(138.2) Green roof. An addition to a roof that supports living vegetation and includes a synthetic, high quality waterproof membrane, drainage layer, soil layer and light weight medium plants.
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CHAPTER 14-700. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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§ 14-701. Dimensional Standards.
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(2) Residential District Dimensional Tables.
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(b) Notes for Table 14-701-1.
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[8] In RSA-5 Residential Districts, the minimum lot area shall be 800 square feet when a new building, constructed on the lot, includes a green roof installed in accordance with the provisions of Section 14-709, provided that each lot meets the minimum lot width requirements of the zoning district.
Table 14-701-1: Dimensional Standards for Lower Density Residential Districts
Previous District Name
R1
R1A
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6/7
R9A/10A
R5A
District Name
RSD-1
RSD-2
RSD-3
RSA-1
RSA-2
RSA-3
RSA-4
RSA-...
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