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Protecting the West Fairmount Park Sports Zone

Official:Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts” by creating Section 14-545, entitled, “/WFS, West Fairmount Sports Area Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions.

Sponsor: Councilmember Jones

Introduced: November 13, 2025

Signed: January 22, 2026

: Committee on Rules

land use planning zoning

Plain-Language Summary

This bill creates a new overlay district in Philadelphia's West Fairmount Park area, allowing for specific land use regulations and zoning requirements.

What This Bill Does

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Creates a new overlay district in the West Fairmount Park area, known as the "/WFS, West Fairmount Sports Area Overlay District".
Applies specific land use regulations and zoning requirements to lots zoned SP-PO-A (Special Purpose - Parks and Open Space - Active) within the designated area.
Temporarily exempts a specified area (the "Temporary Exemption Area") from certain provisions of the code, including steep slope and heritage tree removal regulations.
Amends Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code by adding a new section (14-545) to govern the West Fairmount Sports Area Overlay District.