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 use standards for historically designated properties and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Squilla
Introduced: June 20, 2019
Signed: October 31, 2019
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends zoning regulations to make it easier for owners of historic properties to use their buildings as they see fit. Specifically, it streamlines the process for using buildings in certain districts and allows for more flexibility with uses such as offices, retail, or restaurants.
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