Official:Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," including by amending Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by modifying the boundaries of the Old City Residential District Area of the Center City Overlay District and by revising parking and loading requirements for the East Callowhill Overlay District; amending Chapter 14-702, entitled "Floor Area and Height Bonuses," by making changes to the subsection entitled "Stormwater Open Space"; and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Squilla
Introduced: May 19, 2016
Signed: June 16, 2016
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill updates Philadelphia's zoning laws to modify boundaries and parking requirements in certain areas of Center City, including Old City Residential District and East Callowhill Overlay District.
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