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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of Section 14-702, entitled "Floor Area, Height, and Housing Unit Density Bonuses"; and by making related 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:
TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING.
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CHAPTER 14-700. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
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? 14-702. Floor Area, Height, and Housing Unit Density Bonuses.
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(2.1) Eligibility for Height Bonuses.
In order to be eligible for any height bonuses pursuant to this section,
(a) The property must be located in the /ECO overlay district and be subject to the height restrictions of ? 14-519(4)(b);
(b) The property must be located in the /CDO overlay district and be subject to the height restrictions of ? 14-507(6)(b); or
(c) The development [project] must:
(.1) [result] Result in the construction of at least three residential dwelling [units] units;
(.2) Meet the conditions of ? 14-702(7) by including affordable units on-site in a quantity that satisfies ? 14-702(7)(b)(.1); and
(.3) The property must be located:
[.1] (.a) [in] In an RM-1, or CMX-2 [CMX-2, or CMX-2.5] zoning district; or
[.2] (.b) [in] In a CMX-1 zoning district and be subject to a base height limit of 38 feet or less.
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(7) Mixed Income Housing.
(b) Criteria.
A floor area, height, or dwelling unit density bonus, as applicable, may be earned for developments where at least fifty percent (50%) of the gross floor area will be in residential use (i) by providing affordable housing, provided that the project meets the standards set forth in subsections (.1) through (.5), below; or (ii) if the owner of the property enters into a payment-in-lieu agreement that meets the standards set forth in subsection (.6), below, [exce...
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