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Bill 030768

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-100 entitled "General Provisions" by amending Section 14-104, entitled "Non-Conforming Structures and Uses" by amending provisions relating to the reconstruction of non-conforming structures, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Nov 20, 2003Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember BlackwellCouncilmember Blackwell

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  1. “Aye. The ayes are 15, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 030768. THE”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, December 18, 2003 · Dec 18, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules to which was referred Bill No. 030767, entitled an ordinance to amend Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Filmore Street, the County Line, and Oxford Avenue; And Bill No. 030768, entitled an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia C…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 11, 2003 · Dec 11, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “And Bill No. 030768, an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending provisions relating to reconstruction of non-conforming structures, under certain forms and conditions.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 11, 2003 · Dec 11, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Nov 20, 2003Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Nov 20, 2003Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Dec 8, 2003HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  4. Dec 8, 2003HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  5. Dec 8, 2003AMENDED · Committee on Rules
  6. Dec 8, 2003REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  7. Dec 11, 2003ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Dec 11, 2003SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Dec 11, 2003ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Dec 18, 2003READ · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Dec 18, 2003PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  12. Dec 31, 2003SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-100 entitled "General Provisions" by amending Section 14-104, entitled "Non-Conforming Structures and Uses" by amending provisions relating to the reconstruction of non-conforming structures, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body WHEREAS, Many of the provisions of the current Zoning Code were drafted in the mid 1950's and enacted in 1962; WHEREAS, These provisions of the Code were intended to respond to new development of large tracts of undeveloped land; WHEREAS, The current Code does not work well for infill development; WHEREAS, In many areas of the City, the majority of the existing residential lots do not conform to the minimum lot area, lot size or rear yard requirements of the Code; WHEREAS, Many of these lots existed prior to the enactment of the City's first Zoning Code in 1932; WHEREAS, In many instances the only way a building can be replaced is by seeking the approval of variances through the Zoning Board of Adjustment; WHEREAS, This can prove be an unnecessary obstacle to rehabilitation, development and redevelopment; now therefore THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended by amending Section 14-104 entitled "Non-Conforming Structures and Uses" to read as follows: TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING. CHAPTER 14-100. GENERAL PROVISIONS. * * * §14-104. Non-Conforming Structures and Uses. * * * (6) Reconstruction of Demolished, Destroyed, or Condemned Structures. * * * (c) Where a structure or any portion thereof is demolished other than by fire, Act of God or under legal condemnation, it shall be rebuilt only in accordance with the area height, floor area and bulk regulations of the district in which it is located; provided, that where such demolition constitutes two-thirds or more of the gross floor area of the structure, it shall, upon reconstruction, conform to the use regulations of the district in which it is located; (d) As an exception to the foregoing paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) above, properties zoned R-3, R-5, R-9, R-9A, R-10 and R-10A may be reconstructed to their prior configuration prior to the demolition or destruction of the structure, and as such case shall be exempt from any current off street parking requirements. This exception shall only apply where at least 75% of the structures in the block are still in place. This shall only apply to the Third Councilmanic District. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. _____________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End