Bill 020689
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new Section 14-1626, entitled "Logan Square Special District Controls"; all under certain terms and conditions.
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“To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee he Rules to which was referred Bill No. 020649, entitled, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Norris Street, Broad Street, Diamond Street and 15th Street; And Bill No. 020689, entitled, an ordinance amending Title 14 of the…”
The Clerk · Stated Meeting, February 6, 2003 · Feb 6, 2003 · official transcript, this passage
“Bill No. 020689.”
The Clerk · Stated Meeting, February 6, 2003 · Feb 6, 2003 · official transcript, this passage
“And Bill No. 020689, an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new Section 14-1626 entitled, "Logan Square Special District Controls."”
The Clerk · Stated Meeting, February 6, 2003 · Feb 6, 2003 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Oct 31, 2002Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 31, 2002Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
- Jan 29, 2003HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
- Jan 29, 2003REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
- Jan 29, 2003HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
- Feb 6, 2003ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Feb 6, 2003SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Feb 6, 2003ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new Section 14-1626, entitled "Logan Square Special District Controls"; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING. * * * CHAPTER 14-1600. MISCELLANEOUS. * * * §14-1626. Logan Square Special District Controls. (1) Legislative Findings. The Council finds that: (a) Major public and private investments have been made and continue to be made in and around the Logan Square section of the City to enhance visual aesthetics, prevent declining property values, encourage investment, promote single-family residential uses and protect this section of Philadelphia; (b) Public expenditures have included street and sidewalk improvements, and improvements to the neighboring park; (c) Private investment within and immediately adjacent to Logan Square includes a number of new facilities for Community College; (d) Logan Square is a unique neighborhood consisting of modern single-family dwellings; (e) Higher density development may change the character of this community and may over burden local streets with additional vehicular traffic; (f) Therefore, special height controls are needed to promote and protect the integrity of this area, and is in the best interest of the property owners, Logan Square residents, and the City of Philadelphia. (2) District Boundaries. For the purposes of this Section, the Logan Square Special District Controls shall apply to all residentially zoned properties within an area bounded by the west side of Eighteenth street between Callowhill street and Spring Garden street, the south side of Spring Garden street between Eighteenth street and Twentieth street, the east side of Twentieth street between Callowhill street and Spring Garden street, and the north side of Callowhill street between Eighteenth street and Twentieth street. (3) Maximum Height. The maximum height of any building or structure within the area subject to the Logan Square Special District Controls shall not exceed fifty (50) feet in height above the average ground level at the base of the building or structure. (4) Conflicting Regulations. When the provisions of this Section conflict with other provisions of this Title, the more restrictive provisions shall control. ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End