Legislation

City Council Seeks to Change Zoning Designations for Areas Along Ridge Avenue and Surrounding Streets

Ridge Avenue and surrounding streets are set to see zoning changes, with specific areas bounded by Ridge Avenue, Sunset Avenue, Harner Street, and others to get new designations as outlined in two accompanying maps.

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City Seeks to Acquire Land Along Schuylkill River for Public Trail and Recreation Area

The City of Philadelphia is seeking to acquire land along the Schuylkill River for a public trail and recreation area, with options to buy, take by eminent domain, or accept donations.

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Zoning designations changing in area bounded by Rubicam Street, Ashmead Street, Wakefield Street, and Bringhurst Street.

Zoning changes are coming to a specific area of Philadelphia bounded by Rubicam Street, Ashmead Street, Wakefield Street, and Bringhurst Street, as authorized by Councilmember Bass.

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Zoning designations in area near Lancaster Avenue and 62nd Street to be changed under new maps.

Zoning designations near Lancaster Avenue and 62nd Street are set to change under new maps "A" and "B". The exact changes will be indicated on the updated maps.

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Property owner seeks permission to install 17 concrete planters along Walnut Street sidewalks

Property owner seeks permission to install 17 concrete planters along Walnut Street sidewalks, including 7 on the east curbline of South 19th Street. The planters will be located near the property line of 1849 Walnut Street.

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Zoning designations to be changed in area bounded by Wharton Street, 28th Street, Reed Street, and Newkirk Street.

Zoning designations in the Wharton Street to Newkirk Street area are set to change, shifting boundaries from existing designations on Map "A" to new ones on Map "B".

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Drexel Institute of Technology seeks permission to install street tree planters along 3001 Chestnut Street.

Drexel Institute of Technology is seeking permission to install 28 street tree planters along its property line at 3001 Chestnut Street, with 4 planters encroaching onto Ludlow Street.

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Zoning designations for areas along Wyncote Avenue, Ogontz Avenue, and 68th Avenue are being changed.

Zoning designations for areas along Wyncote Avenue, Ogontz Avenue, and 68th Avenue are being changed to new zoning designations, with the exact changes outlined on Maps "A" and "B".

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Philadelphia Zoning Maps to be Amended with New Zoning Designations in Specific Areas Bounded by 65th Avenue and Chelten Avenue

Philadelphia's zoning maps are set to be updated in areas bounded by 65th Avenue, 3rd Street, Chelten Avenue, and 5th Street, with new zoning designations to be reflected on the maps. Councilmember Phillips' bill authorizes the zoning map changes within a specific area.

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Zoning designations for areas bounded by Roberts Avenue and Germantown Avenue proposed for change.

Councilmember Bass proposes changing zoning designations for areas bounded by Roberts Avenue, Germantown Avenue, and surrounding streets, as outlined in Maps "A1," "A2," and "A3".

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City Council Proposes Zoning Overhaul for Neighborhood Boundaries Near West Philly Commercial Corridor

Neighborhood zoning boundaries near West Philly's commercial corridor are up for a major overhaul with proposed changes to zoning designations bounded by Wyalusing Avenue, Lancaster Avenue, May Street, Westminster Avenue, and 47th Street. Councilmember Gauthier is behind the proposal.

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Philadelphia Signs Sublease Deal with Municipal Authority for Office Space at 701 Market Street Building

Philadelphia will rent office space in the 701 Market Street building under a sublease agreement with the Municipal Authority. The deal is outlined in a newly authorized lease agreement between the City and the Authority.

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North Philadelphia Zoning Map Changes Signed into Law After Years of Debate

North Philadelphia neighborhoods are in line for significant zoning changes as City Council debates the proposals today, with some areas set to see new zoning designations.

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Council Proposes Zoning Shifts Near Frankford Creek Amid Neighborhood Development Push

Councilmember Driscoll proposes zoning changes in areas near Frankford Creek and Aramingo Avenue, altering existing zoning designations to new ones specified on Map "B". The changes will take effect immediately.

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Spruce Street, 34th Street, Civic Center Boulevard, and University Avenue Zoning Changes Signed into Law

West Philly neighborhood near Lincoln Center is in line for a major zoning overhaul, with city council voting to change the designation of certain areas. The changes will be reflected on new maps submitted to council.

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City Council Eyes Zoning Shifts for Large Swath of Neighborhood Near Lippincott and 20th Streets Today

Philadelphia's zoning maps are being revised in a swath of neighborhood near Lippincott Street and 20th Streets, with proposed changes to land designations within the area bounded by Toronto Street and 22nd Street.

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