Official:Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” to establish Seventh District Overlay District and restrict certain residential uses, under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Lozada
Introduced: October 30, 2025
: Committee on Rules
Status: In Committee, step 2 of 4
This bill proposes to create a new zoning overlay district in the Seventh District of Philadelphia and restrict certain residential uses within that area.
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This municipal bill creates a new zoning district that restricts large-scale residential developments in the Seventh District of Philadelphia, protecting existing neighborhoods from high-density housing. The bill specifically targets areas zoned for single-family homes and low-density apartments, limiting the conversion of these neighborhoods into group living facilities. By defining the boundaries of the Seventh District Overlay District, the bill ensures that nearby residents are shielded from the impacts of large-scale development.
This bill gives the city's zoning board unchecked power to determine which properties within the Seventh District can be used for group living, effectively removing the ability of property owners to develop their land as they see fit. By restricting Group Living uses in certain residential districts, the bill will inevitably lead to a shortage of affordable housing options for low-income and marginalized communities. The bill's immediate effectiveness also means that property owners will be forced to comply with the new zoning regulations without any opportunity to adapt or appeal.
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