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Bill 140782-A

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising the size requirements for accessory structures for residential uses, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Oct 9, 2014Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember O'NeillCouncilmember O'Neill

From the floor

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  1. “Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 140782-A.”

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, December 11, 2014 · Dec 11, 2014 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Oct 9, 2014Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Nov 6, 2014HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  3. Nov 6, 2014HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  4. Nov 6, 2014REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  5. Nov 13, 2014SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Nov 13, 2014ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Nov 13, 2014READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Dec 4, 2014READ · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Dec 4, 2014AMENDED · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Dec 4, 2014ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING. · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Dec 11, 2014READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  12. Dec 19, 2014SIGNED · MAYOR

Official documents

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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising the size requirements for accessory structures for residential uses, 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 14-600. USE REGULATIONS. * * * § 14-604. Accessory Uses and Structures. * * * (1) General. * * * (d) Accessory structures must be constructed in conjunction with or after the principal structure. They may not be constructed before the principal structure. An accessory structure for a residential use shall not exceed [the greater of 200 sq. ft. or 25 percent of the gross floor area of the principal structure] 130 sq. ft. and shall not exceed 15 feet in height, unless otherwise stated by other provisions of the Zoning Code. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. _____________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End