Official:To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lincoln Drive, Wissahickon Avenue, School House Lane, The Oak Road, Midvale Avenue, Cresson Avenue and Gypsy Lane; and to adopt the Master Plan for Philadelphia University and approving various construction projects pursuant to that Plan; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Jones
Introduced: October 6, 2016
Signed: December 1, 2016
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends the Philadelphia Zoning Maps to change the zoning designations for certain areas near Philadelphia University. It also adopts a Master Plan for the university and approves various construction projects under specific conditions.
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