Bill 110184
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-300, entitled "Commercial Districts," by amending Section 14-305(7)(e)(.2)(.b) by exempting certain corner lots from the application thereof, under certain terms and conditions; and amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within the area bounded by Walnut Street, 8th Street, Locust Street, and 9th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
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“Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 110184.”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, May 26, 2011 · May 26, 2011 · official transcript, this passage
“Bill No. 110184, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to 'Zoning and Planning,' by amending Section 14-305(7)(e)(.2)(.b) by exempting certain corner lots from the application thereof; and amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Walnut Street, 8th Street, Locust Street, and 9th Street."”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 12, 2011 · May 12, 2011 · official transcript, this passage
“To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 110184, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section 14-305(7)(e)(.2)(.b) by exempting certain corner lots from the application thereof, under certain terms and conditions; and amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 5, 2011 · May 5, 2011 · official transcript, this passage
“Thank you. Bill No. 110184 will be placed on for our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for a report from the Committee on Public Property and Public Works.”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, May 5, 2011 · May 5, 2011 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Mar 10, 2011Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- May 4, 2011HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
- May 4, 2011HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
- May 4, 2011AMENDED · Committee on Rules
- May 4, 2011REPORTED FAVORABLY · Committee on Rules
- May 5, 2011ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- May 12, 2011ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- May 26, 2011READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 8, 2011SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-300, entitled "Commercial Districts," by amending Section 14-305(7)(e)(.2)(.b) by exempting certain corner lots from the application thereof, under certain terms and conditions; and amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within the area bounded by Walnut Street, 8th Street, Locust Street, and 9th Street, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 14-300 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Commercial Districts," is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING. * * * CHAPTER 14-300. COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS. * * * §14-305. "C-4" Commercial and "C-5" Commercial Districts. * * * (7) Height Regulations * * * (e) Walnut Street * * * (.2) Maximum Height * * * (.b) South Side. Along the south street line of Walnut Street the maximum height of any building, building appurtenance (as permitted in Section 14-312 except flagpoles), or structure shall be fifty feet above the average sidewalk level. This height limit may be increased to a maximum height of two hundred sixty feet above the average sidewalk level (i) by increasing the height one foot for each foot the building sets back (i.e., along a forty-five degree recession plane) from the street line or (ii) for structures located between 8th Street and 9th Street. SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 14-103 of The Philadelphia Code, the Philadelphia Zoning Maps are hereby amended by changing the zoning designations of a certain area of land within the area bounded by Walnut Street, 8th Street, Locust Street, and 9th Street, from the existing zoning designations indicated on Map "A" set forth below, to the zoning designations indicated on Map "B" set forth below. SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End 2