Official:Amending Section 14-530 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/EDO, Eighth District Overlay District” by restricting additional uses and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Bass
Introduced: September 17, 2026
: Committee on Rules
Status: Introduced, step 1 of 4
Bill 260709 restricts additional uses and makes technical changes to the /EDO, Eighth District Overlay District, affecting zoning and land use in Philadelphia's Eighth Council District.
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This bill provides long-overdue restrictions on overdevelopment in the Eighth District, protecting existing residents from the strain of excessive new dwellings and businesses. Small business owners in the CMX-1 district will benefit from the limit on commercial units, ensuring they can compete fairly in the market. Homeowners in RSA-5 districts will enjoy increased property values and reduced density through the introduction of a minimum lot area requirement of 1,440 sq. ft.
This bill will disproportionately harm low-income and marginalized communities in the Eighth District by severely limiting their ability to build affordable housing and start small businesses. By restricting the number of dwelling units and commercial units, the bill will drive up housing costs and reduce the availability of affordable housing options, exacerbating the existing housing crisis in the district.
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