Official:Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions relating to allowed uses and dimensional standards in commercial districts, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember O'Neill
Introduced: November 15, 2012
Signed: March 14, 2013
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill revises the rules for commercial districts in Philadelphia, allowing specific types of businesses and uses, such as animal services and stables.
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