Official:Amending Section 14-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Definitions," and Section 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by adding a new subsection entitled "/ECO, East Callowhill Overlay District;" amending Chapter 14-702, entitled "Floor Area and Height Bonuses;" by adding a new subsection entitled "Stormwater Open Space" and a new subsection entitled "Through-Block Connection;" and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spring Garden Street, 2nd Street, Callowhill Street, and 6th Street.
Sponsor: Councilmember Squilla
Introduced: May 21, 2015
Signed: November 12, 2015
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill creates a new East Callowhill Overlay District in Philadelphia's zoning code to promote walkable neighborhoods and environmentally sustainable practices.
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