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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City Seeks to Acquire Delaware River Land for Public Recreational Purposes in Tacony-Holmesburg Area

City looks to buy Delaware River land in Tacony-Holmesburg for public parks, with goal of creating or expanding recreational spaces.

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Philadelphia Code Amended to Impose Use Restrictions Within Fifth District Overlay District

Philadelphia's zoning regulations are getting a makeover in the Fifth District Overlay District, imposing new use restrictions on specific areas. Certain types of buildings and activities will be allowed in designated areas.

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Philadelphia zoning laws revised in Main Street/Manayunk and Venice Island area.

Zoning laws in Main Street/Manayunk and Venice Island are being revised to revise boundaries, restrict additional uses, and update maps, aiming to maintain the area's unique character and commercial identity.

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Philadelphia Zoning Maps Get Overhaul as Council Eyes Changes to Land Use Rules in Northeast Philly Neighborhood

Northeast Philly neighborhoods face zoning map changes, with specific designations set to be updated from existing maps. Councilmember Bass-sponsored bill targets areas bounded by West Seymour Street and Keyser Street.

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City Council Moves to Rewrite Zoning Laws for Select Neighborhoods Bordering Historic Cobbs Creek Region

Councilmember Gauthier proposes rewriting zoning rules for areas bordering Cobbs Creek, changing "Special Purpose - Civic, Educational, Medical" zones to a different designation in the affected neighborhoods. Boundaries include Baltimore Avenue and Cobbs Creek Parkway.

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City Sells Small Parcel on Germantown Ave to PAID Agency Amid Plans for New Development

Councilmember Bass introduces bill allowing city to sell small Germantown Avenue parcel, situated on 5928-30 Germantown Avenue, to PAID at fair market value. The sale would facilitate new development in the area.

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City Council Proposes Overhaul to Zoning Rules Along Bustling I-76 Corridor in South Philly Neighborhoods

Zoning rules along a 4-mile stretch of I-76 in South Philly are up for overhaul as City Council proposes significant changes to land use and development in the area.

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Erie Avenue Neighborhood Zoning Overhaul Signed into Law

Erie Avenue neighborhoods face zoning changes after City Council votes to alter zoning designations for areas bounded by Erie Avenue, Front Street, Lippincott Street, and 2nd Street.

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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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Philadelphia Council Passes Bill Simplifying Zoning in City's Sixth District Area

This bill updates Philadelphia's zoning laws by creating a new overlay district (Sixth District) and revising two existing ones (Northeast Overlay District and Industrial and Manufacturing Area Overlay District).

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Philly Tightens Zoning Near Rivers with Changes to Waterfront Land Use Regulations

Philadelphia's waterfront neighborhoods are set for zoning changes, with designated areas bounded by Main Street, Ridge Avenue, and nearby waterways seeing revised land use classifications.

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Coffee Shop at 1001 S 10th Street Receives Approval for Sidewalk Café Permits

This bill allows a coffee shop at 1001 S 10th St to install a sidewalk café with two tables and four seats, subject to certain conditions and city regulations.

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City Seeks to Buy Up Properties Around Popular West Philly Rec Centers for Potential Revitalization Efforts

City Council is seeking to acquire several properties in West Philly, including the Cibotti Recreation Center, for potential redevelopment. The area is bounded by Island Avenue, Elmwood Avenue, and other local streets and waterways.

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City Purchases Key Piece of Property on Island Avenue Amid Plans for Redevelopment

Philadelphia Homeowners Face Higher Taxes Under Proposed New Tax Abatement Program. Council members are debating whether to offer tax breaks to developers in exchange for affordable housing units, affecting thousands of property owners across the city.

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East Falls Officials Move to Revise Business Zone Maps to Align with City Regulations

This bill amends a section of The Philadelphia Code related to neighborhood commercial areas in East Falls, making changes to ensure it aligns with city regulations.

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Phila Council Approves Land Use Shift for Block Between 5th St, Lombard St, Pine St, & 8th St

This bill changes the zoning designation for a specific area of land in Philadelphia, bounded by several streets.

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Bills Signed Into Law: Zoning Changes for Bryn Mawr and Wynnefield Neighborhoods Take Effect

Zoning changes proposed for areas near Bryn Mawr Avenue and Wynnefield Avenue, altering designations within a specific area bounded by those streets. Councilmember Jones introduced the zoning overhaul.

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