Official:Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-200 entitled Residential Districts by amending Section 14-226 entitled "RC-6" Residential District, and adding new requirements to allow for the preservation of historically significant buildings and structures and for the establishment and amendment of the district under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Council President Verna
Introduced: February 17, 2000
Signed: June 8, 2000
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends zoning laws to encourage preservation of historic buildings and structures in residential areas, requiring developers to submit a plan for approval before construction can begin.
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