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Simplifying Zoning Laws in Philly

Official:Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes to text that has expired, all under certain terms and conditions.

Sponsor: Councilmember Jones

Introduced: September 25, 2025

Signed: October 30, 2025

: Committee on Rules

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill makes technical amendments to Philadelphia's zoning and planning laws, clarifying existing provisions and removing expired language.

What This Bill Does

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Amends Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by revising and clarifying certain provisions.
Removes expired language from the text of Title
3. Adds a definition of "Complete Demolition" to Section 14-1009, which pertains to the Demolition Moratorium in the Wissahickon Historic District.
Restricts the issuance of zoning permits for the complete demolition of buildings or structures within the Wissahickon Historic District, unless certain conditions are met.