Official:Amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending Section 14-534, entitled “/AHP, Affordable Housing Preservation Overlay District,” and by making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Gauthier
Introduced: November 17, 2022
Signed: December 15, 2022
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends zoning laws to protect affordable housing in areas with easy access to amenities like healthcare and education. It aims to preserve existing affordable units and prevent displacement of low-income residents.
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