Legislation

Philadelphia Council Passes Bill to Alter Zoning in Bustleton Avenue Neighborhood

Councilmember Lozada proposes changing zoning rules in an area bounded by McKinley Street, Leonard Street, Devereaux Avenue, and Bustleton Avenue. The proposed changes would alter the existing zoning designations for certain properties in this neighborhood.

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Philadelphia Unifies Zoning Laws, Combining Three Districts in Three Neighborhoods

City Councilmember Lozada's bill aims to unify zoning laws by combining provisions from three districts, impacting specific neighborhoods where these districts are located.

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New Zoning Rules Emerge for Southwest Philly Neighborhoods Amid Development Push

New Zoning Rules Emerge for Southwest Philly Neighborhoods Amid Development Push, Proposed Changes to Restrict Residential Uses in Seventh District Overlay District.

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New zoning district created in North Philadelphia with restricted commercial uses approved

This bill creates a new zoning district in North Philadelphia and restricts certain commercial uses.

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City Teams Up With Private Developer to Build Condo Complex and Health Clinic on Frankford Avenue

This bill allows the city to partner with a private developer to build a mixed-use condominium and health center on Frankford Avenue.

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Roosevelt Boulevard Neighborhood Zoning Maps Revised to Classify North and West Sides

This bill updates zoning maps for certain areas in Philadelphia, changing their classification and possibly affecting development projects.

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City Council Moves Forward with Overhaul of Industrial Area Along American Street

This bill updates the redevelopment plan for a specific industrial area in North Philadelphia to make it consistent with a new citywide redevelopment plan.

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Staircase Project Gets Green Light on East Monmouth Street Near 1951 East Monmouth Street

A staircase on East Monmouth Street can now project out from a building under new zoning rules approved by City Council. The change affects the vicinity of 1951 East Monmouth Street.

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North Philly Neighborhoods Get New Zoning Designations Following City Council Vote

This bill updates zoning classifications in a specific area of Philadelphia bounded by several streets.

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Philadelphia Council Adopts Changes to Zoning Map in Specific Downtown Streets

This bill amends the Philadelphia Zoning Maps to change the zoning designations of specific areas bounded by Somerset Street, Orkney Street, Cumberland Street, and 5th Street.

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Council Moves Forward with Expanded Traffic Calming Measures for City's Recreation Hubs

This bill expands traffic calming measures in Philadelphia by allowing the Department of Streets to install them near recreation centers, playgrounds, parks, and libraries.

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City Rolls Out Traffic Calming Measures at Recreation Centers Across Philadelphia Today

The City of Philadelphia is expanding its traffic calming measure program to include recreation centers, allowing the Department of Streets to install speed bumps and other safety features around these locations. The changes are set to take effect with certain terms and conditions.

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City to Relocate Erie Avenue Drainage Areas and Curblines to Meet State Requirements

Erie Avenue residents are facing a major makeover as city officials vote to relocate drainage areas and curbs along the busy street to meet strict new regulations from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

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City Officials Tweak Affordable Housing Rules to Expand Options for Renters Across Philadelphia

Roughly 4,000 Philly renters could soon have more affordable options as a proposed overhaul of the city's affordable housing regulations aims to increase access to rent-controlled units in apartments above stores and restaurants on commercial corridors.

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Fifth Street Map Revision Approved, City Conforms to State Transportation Rules Locally

Philadelphia's official map is getting an update: a stretch of Fifth Street will be redrawn to meet state transportation standards, affecting residents who commute through the area every day.

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Zoning Changes Coming to Southwest Philly Neighborhood Along Pratt Street to Frankford Avenue Boundaries

Southwest Philly's Pratt Street neighborhood is in for a shake-up as city council members propose new zoning rules along the busy stretch from Frankford Avenue to Darrah Street, sparking concerns among residents and business owners.

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Council Approves Zoning Changes for Southwest Philly Neighborhood Along Foulkrod and Hawthorne Streets

This bill amends the Philadelphia Zoning Maps to change the zoning designation of certain areas within a specific neighborhood.

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