Title
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to create a new Ninth District Overlay, to limit the materials that may be used on building facades; and to make conforming amendments; all under certain terms and conditions.
Body
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.
* * *
CHAPTER 14-500. OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS.
* * *
§ 14-520. /NDO, Ninth District Overlay District.
(1) Applicability.
The requirements of this /NDO, Ninth District Overlay apply to all residentially or commercially zoned properties in the Ninth Councilmanic District.
(2) Legislative findings.
(a) The buildings within this Overlay are predominantly characterized by a distinctive brick or stone facade.
(b) The Council wishes to preserve the historic character of the District and the buildings therein.
(c) New construction of buildings with visible facades covered by vinyl siding, horizontal aluminum siding, or stucco are inconsistent with the distinctive characteristics of the Overlay.
(d) Preservation of the historic brick and stone facades throughout the Overlay will maintain and enhance property values in the Overlay and the general attractiveness of the community.
(3) Area and Form Regulations: Materials.
For new construction, the following materials shall not be used on more than fifty percent of the façade on any building frontage:
(a) Vinyl siding.
(b) Horizontal aluminum siding.
(c) Stucco.
* * *
___________________________________
Explanation:
Italics indicate new matter added.
End