Official:To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Richmond Street, Cumberland Street, Beach Street, and Schirra Drive; and amending Section 14-304 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "'C-3' Commercial District," all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember DiCicco
Introduced: June 17, 2010
: Committee on Rules
Status: Lapsed
This bill was introduced in the 2008–2011 Council term and when that term ran out. The public record shows no committee vote and no floor vote at any stage, so no member of Council ever went on record for or against it.
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This bill amends the Philadelphia Zoning Maps to change zoning designations in a specific area bounded by Richmond Street, Cumberland Street, Beach Street, and Schirra Drive. It also relaxes some regulations for businesses in this area, such as allowing dancehalls and nightclubs without restrictions and reducing parking requirements.
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