Official:Amending Chapter 14-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new section prohibiting the demolition of buildings or other structures located within the area bounded on the north by the south side of Locust Street, on the west by the east side of Fifth Street, on the south by the north side of Washington street, and on the east by the Delaware River, and providing that such prohibition shall expire after a specified period of time, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember DiCicco
Introduced: April 15, 2004
Signed: June 21, 2004
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill creates a one-year moratorium on demolishing buildings in an area around Old City, except for safety reasons or existing permits.
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