Legislation

Philadelphia Zoning Laws Undergo Technical Changes in Ninth District Overlay District

Philadelphia's zoning laws are undergoing technical changes in the Ninth District Overlay District, adding requirements for special exceptions at certain locations for child care centers and medical marijuana dispensaries.

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City Council Expands Center City Business Uses in Old City Residential Area, Core

Businesses like restaurants and tattoo parlors will now be allowed in Old City's residential area without special permission, as long as they meet certain conditions.

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Zoning Designations Changed in Area Bounded by Lehigh Avenue and Aramingo Avenue Streets

Councilmember Squilla's zoning bill changes designations in a neighborhood bounded by Lehigh Avenue, Belgrade Street, Aramingo Avenue, and Miller Street, altering uses and development in the area as shown on Maps 'A' and 'B'.

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Zoning designations changing in Philadelphia area bounded by Wharton Street, Broad Street, Reed Street, and Carlisle Street.

Zoning designations in an area bounded by Wharton Street, Broad Street, Reed Street, and Carlisle Street will be changed to align with new zoning maps, as proposed by Council President Johnson and Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

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Northeast Philadelphia Zoning Districts Combined into New Tenth District Overlay District

Northeast Philadelphia's zoning map is getting a makeover with the combination of two existing districts into the new Tenth District Overlay District, streamlining zoning regulations in the area.

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Restaurant at 2351 South Front Street Gets Green Light for Expanded Sidewalk Café Seating Area

Restaurant at 2351 South Front Street gets green light to install expanded sidewalk café seating area with 7 tables and 28 chairs on both sides of the street.

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City Council Clears Way for Outdoor Cafe at Bustleton Avenue Corner Spot Amid Controversy Over Parking Spots

Bustleton Avenue property owners Sidney Leo and Ramon Posel are cleared to install an outdoor sidewalk café, complete with 24 planters, 14 tables, and 28 seats, pending certain conditions. The encroachment will take up about 9'6" of west footway space on Bustleton Avenue.

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West Philadelphia Affordable Housing Project to Regain Zoning Approvals

Expired building permits are no longer a roadblock for the mixed-use affordable housing development at 601 North 37th Street in West Philly, thanks to a new city council bill. The bill extends zoning approvals for the Village Square on Haverford project despite its expired permits.

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City's Zoning Code Revised to Clarify Transit Improvement Bonus Structure and Parameters

Philadelphia's zoning code has been revised to clarify and overhaul the Transit Improvement Bonus structure, affecting developers who seek density bonuses for projects near transit hubs. The new rules take effect immediately.

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Developers Rewarded with Bonus Space for Streetscapes Upgrades Across Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Developers can earn bonus space and height in certain neighborhoods if their projects include public street upgrades. The changes aim to clarify how developers can receive incentives for enhancing city streets.

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Council Proposes Strict New Parking Rules Along Bustling West Chestnut Street

Council President Johnson and Councilmember Bass introduce a new overlay zoning district along West Chestnut Street with specific regulations for parking, loading, and development. The WCS Overlay District aims to revamp rules in the bustling area.

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Zoning Map Changes Set for Neighborhood Around St Joseph's Preparatory School This Week

Changes to zoning map and code amendments proposed for neighborhoods around St Joseph's Preparatory School, affecting areas bounded by Thompson Street, Girard Avenue, and others. Councilmember Young sponsored the bill.

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City Clears Path for Big Dig at Victory Gardens and Emerson Landfill with Union Training Facility Deal

Philadelphia Council Approves Plan to Turn Blighted Sites into Union Training Hub, Bringing New Jobs and Cleanup Efforts to North Philly's Forgotten Lands.

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Pennsylvania University Given Green Light to Revamp Two Iconic Campus Landmarks

University of Pennsylvania gets green light to revamp Class of 1920 Commons and Stuart Weitzman Theatre addition under amended Master Plan. The changes are detailed in attached Exhibits "A" and "B".

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Councilors Expand Sidewalk Café Permits Across Philly Neighborhoods Including Broad Street and Girard Avenue Corridors

Philadelphia's Sidewalk Café Permits to Expand into New Areas Including Broad Street and Girard Avenue Corridors. The city will allow sidewalk cafes in additional locations, including areas around Broad Street and Girard Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

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Northeast Philly Neighborhoods Face Zoning Overhaul Amid Plans for Development Along Cottman Avenue Corridor

Zoning changes proposed for Northeast Philly areas along Cottman Avenue corridor as part of development plans. Councilmember Driscoll's legislation would alter land designations in specific neighborhoods.

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