Official:Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled “Use Regulations,” by amending standards for accessory dwelling units and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Squilla
Introduced: June 20, 2019
Signed: October 24, 2019
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends Philadelphia's Zoning Code to revise rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), allowing them in certain areas and with specific size limits.
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