Official:Amending Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District” by removing exceptions for minimum residential lot area and floor area, height, and dwelling unit density bonus eligibility, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Young
Introduced: May 1, 2025
Signed: June 12, 2025
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill removes certain exemptions in a specific Philadelphia district's zoning regulations, affecting how much space and density of development are allowed.
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