Official:To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Thompson Street (extended), 6th Street, Girard Avenue, Percy Street, Harper Street, and 13th Street and to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/GAO, Girard Avenue Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Council President Clarke
Introduced: May 20, 2021
Signed: June 24, 2021
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends the Philadelphia Zoning Maps to create a new overlay district along Girard Avenue, setting height limits and modifying zoning regulations for properties in this area.
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