Official:Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by clarifying the criteria for granting a variance, under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember O'Neill
Introduced: October 10, 2013
Signed: November 21, 2013
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill clarifies the criteria for granting a variance in Philadelphia's Zoning Code. The Zoning Board must now consider whether the variance is necessary and will not harm the neighborhood. If approved, the Zoning Board must also attach conditions to ensure that the variance complies with city regulations.
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