Official: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, 6th Street, Callowhill Street, and 9th Street. To amend Section 14-519 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/ECO, East Callowhill Overlay District," by modifying district boundaries, building height, and parking and loading, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Squilla
Introduced: October 20, 2016
Signed: December 8, 2016
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends Philadelphia's zoning maps and regulations in a specific area bounded by Spring Garden Street, 6th Street, Callowhill Street, and 9th Street, allowing for increased building heights and modifying parking and loading requirements.
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