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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by providing for medical marijuana dispensaries and growing/processing facilities, 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. DEFINITIONS.
§ 14-203. Definitions.
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(185.1) Medical Marijuana Dispensary
See § 14-601(6)(c)(.3) (Medical Marijuana Dispensary).
(185.2) Medical Marijuana Growing/Processing Facility
See § 14-601(10)(j) (Medical Marijuana Growing/Processing Facility).
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CHAPTER 14-600. USE REGULATIONS
§ 14-601. Use Categories.
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(6) Retail Sales Use Category.
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(c) Consumer Goods.
(.3) Medical Marijuana Dispensary
A person who holds a permit issued by the Department of Health of the Commonwealth pursuant to the Act of April 17, 2016, P.L. 84, No. 16, to dispense medical marijuana.
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(10) Industrial Use Category.
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(j) Medical Marijuana Growing/Processing Facility.
A person who holds a permit issued by the Department of Health of the Commonwealth pursuant to the Act of April 17, 2016, P.L. 84, No. 16, to grow and process medical marijuana.
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§ 14-602. Use Tables.
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(4) Commercial Districts.
Principal uses are allowed in Commercial districts in accordance with Table 14-602-2. Uses classified as accessory uses, such as home occupations, are not regulated by the use table. Accessory uses are permitted in conjunction with allowed principal uses, provided they comply with all applicable regulations of § 14-603 (Use-Specific Standards) and § 14-604 (Accessory Uses and Structures).
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Table 14-602-2: Uses Allowed in Commercial Districts
Previous District Name
C-1
C-2/RC-2
(/NCC)
C-3/RC-3
C-4
C-5
C-7/NSC
ASC
District Name
CMX-1
CMX-2
CMX-2.5
CMX-...
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