Official:Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising requirements in Section 14-405, entitled "SP-ENT, Entertainment (Special Purpose) District", under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Johnson
Introduced: October 15, 2015
Signed: December 10, 2015
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends Philadelphia's zoning code to revise requirements for properties in the SP-ENT district, which allows for entertainment and special purpose uses. It changes rules around gross floor area, open space, and signage. The goal is likely to accommodate larger developments or events while maintaining some restrictions.
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