Bill 000337

..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-100, entitled "General Provisions," by amending Chapter 14-300, entitled "Commercial Districts," by amending Chapter 14-500, entitled "Industrial Districts" and by amending Chapter 16-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," all by amending various provisions related to penal and correctional institutions, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," is hereby amended by amending Chapter 14-100, entitled "General Provisions," by amending Chapter 14-300, entitled "Commercial Districts," by amending Chapter 14-500, entitled "Industrial Districts" and by amending Chapter 16-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," all by amending various provisions related to penal and correction facilities as follows: TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING. CHAPTER 14-100. GENERAL PROVISIONS. * * * §14-102. Definitions. * * * (67A) Penal and Correctional Institution (private). An institution operated by a private party under contract with the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the federal government for the confinement of offenders sentenced by a court and still under the jurisdiction of a court; (67B) Penal and Correctional Institution (public). An institution operated by the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the federal government for the confinement of offenders sentenced by a court and still under the jurisdiction of a court; * * * CHAPTER 14-300. COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS. * * * §14-303. "C-2" Commercial District. * * * (3) Use Regulations - With Certificate. The following uses will be permitted in this district only if a Zoning Board of Adjustment Certificate, as hereinafter provided, is obtained, and only in completely enclosed buildings except in paragraphs (d), (j), (l), (m), (o), and (w): * * * (n) Penal and correctional institution (public); * * * §14-304. "C-3" Commercial District. (1) Use Regulations. * * * (c) All other uses permitted in "C-2" Commercial Districts, subject to all the use qualifications set forth therein, except: * * * (.3) That the following uses shall not require a Zoning Board of Adjustment Certificate: * * * (i) penal and correctional institutions (public); * * * CHAPTER 14-500. INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS. * * * §14-508. "G-2" General Industrial District. (1) Use Regulations - General. The specific uses permitted in this district shall be the erection, construction, alteration or use of buildings and/or land for: * * * (g) The following uses as a main use: * * * (.8) Penal and correctional institution (private or public); * * * CHAPTER 14-1600. MISCELLANEOUS. * * * §14-1605. Regulated Uses. * * * (2) Definitions. * * * (p) Penal and Correctional Institution (private). An institution operated by a private party under contract with the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the federal government for the confinement of offenders sentenced by a court and still under the jurisdiction of a court; (q) Penal and Correctional Institution (public). An institution operated by the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the federal government for the confinement of offenders sentenced by a court and still under the jurisdiction of a court; * * * (3) Application. The following uses are designated as regulated uses: * * * (o) Penal and Correctional Institution (private); (p) Penal and Correctional Institution (public). * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End