Official:Amending Section 14-304 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "C-3 Commercial District," amending Section 14-1402 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking in Residential Districts," and amending Section 14-1405 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Off-street Loading," all under certain terms and conditions .
Sponsor: Councilmember Blackwell
Introduced: March 11, 2010
Signed: May 20, 2010
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends zoning regulations in Philadelphia to allow for denser commercial development in a specific area bounded by 42nd Street, Walnut Street, Sansom Street, and a line connecting Walnut and Sansom Streets. The changes include increased building height, reduced yard requirements, and modified parking and loading regulations. The goal is to promote sustainable development and open space.
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