Official:Amending Section 14-516 of the Philadelphia Zoning Code, entitled "West Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Blackwell
Introduced: December 8, 2016
Signed: June 22, 2017
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends Philadelphia's zoning code to change regulations for a specific area in West Philly, allowing for taller buildings and reduced parking requirements in certain areas.
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