Legislation

Technical Changes Made to Ninth District Overlay District Zoning Laws in Philadelphia

Philadelphia's Ninth District Overlay District zoning laws are getting technical tweaks, specifically affecting uses in Commercial Review Areas like Wadsworth Avenue, which require Special Exceptions under the updated rules.

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Philadelphia Code Overhaul to Impose Special Exceptions on Ninth District Commercial Review Areas

Councilmember Phillips' bill would impose special exceptions on certain businesses in the Ninth District's Commercial Review Areas, requiring additional permits for specific uses.

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Philadelphia Council Votes to Redraw City Zoning Maps on Four Busy Commercial Avenues

This bill updates the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations for specific areas along Grange Avenue, Park Avenue, Chew Avenue, and Broad Street.

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City Council Unveils Plan to Revamp Zoning Along Busy Broad Street Corridor Overnight

This bill changes the zoning designations in a specific area of Philadelphia bounded by Broad Street, Medary Avenue, Park Avenue, and Godfrey Avenue.

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