Official:Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Race Street, 4th Street, 5th Street and Florist Street; and by amending Section 14-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "'C-3' Commercial District," all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember DiCicco
Introduced: September 16, 2010
Signed: April 14, 2011
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area bounded by Race Street, 4th Street, 5th Street, and Florist Street in Philadelphia. It allows hotels to be built up to 145 feet tall and requires certain parking and use regulations.
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