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City Council Tweaks Zoning Laws to Streamline Special Exceptions in Ninth District Business Zones

Official:Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts” by amending Section 14-520, entitled “/NDO, Ninth District Overlay District,” by making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Sponsor: Councilmember Phillips

Introduced: April 23, 2026

Signed: May 28, 2026

: Committee on Rules

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill makes technical changes to Philadelphia's zoning laws, specifically regarding the Ninth District Overlay District. It requires special exceptions for certain businesses in Commercial Review Areas.

What This Bill Does

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Businesses in Commercial Review Areas must obtain a Special Exception for certain uses, including: * Convenience Sales * Vehicle and Vehicular Equipment Sales and Services * Event Assembly Facility * Medical Marijuana Dispensary
In the Wadsworth Avenue area, the following additional uses require a Special Exception: * Child Care Center * Food, Beverages, and Groceries * Prepared Food Shop
Technical changes are made to the Ninth District Overlay District section of the Philadelphia Code, specifically to Section 14-520.
The bill requires special exceptions for certain businesses in Commercial Review Areas, which may impose additional regulatory requirements and costs on businesses in these areas.