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Bill 170960

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to create a new Ninth District Overlay, to limit the materials that may be used on building facades; and to make conforming amendments; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Nov 2, 2017Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember ParkerCouncilmember ParkerCouncilmember DombCouncilmember Domb

From the floor

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  1. “Bill No. 170821, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 14-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, (entitled 'Historic Preservation') to establish a temporary demolition moratorium with respect to properties in the area of Ridge Avenue between Wissahickon Creek and Northwestern Avenue"; and Bill No. 170927, entitled "An ordinance approving the plan, estimated costs and proposed method of assessment and charges of the Center…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 14, 2017 · Dec 14, 2017 · 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. com) Stated Meeting December 7, 2017 properties in the area of Ridge Avenue between Wissahickon Creek and Northwestern Avenue"; and Bill No. 170927, entitled "An ordinance approving the plan, estimated costs and proposed method of assessment and charges of the Center City District for and co…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 7, 2017 · Dec 7, 2017 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Nov 2, 2017Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Dec 5, 2017HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  3. Dec 5, 2017HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  4. Dec 5, 2017AMENDED · Committee on Rules
  5. Dec 5, 2017REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  6. Dec 7, 2017ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Dec 7, 2017SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Dec 7, 2017READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Dec 14, 2017READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Jan 23, 2018SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to create a new Ninth District Overlay, to limit the materials that may be used on building facades; and to make conforming amendments; 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 14-500. OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS. * * * § 14-520. /NDO, Ninth District Overlay District. (1) Applicability. The requirements of this /NDO, Ninth District Overlay apply to all residentially or commercially zoned properties in the Ninth Councilmanic District. (2) Legislative findings. (a) The buildings within this Overlay are predominantly characterized by a distinctive brick or stone facade. (b) The Council wishes to preserve the historic character of the District and the buildings therein. (c) New construction of buildings with visible facades covered by vinyl siding, horizontal aluminum siding, or stucco are inconsistent with the distinctive characteristics of the Overlay. (d) Preservation of the historic brick and stone facades throughout the Overlay will maintain and enhance property values in the Overlay and the general attractiveness of the community. (3) Area and Form Regulations: Materials. For new construction, the following materials shall not be used on more than fifty percent of the façade on any building frontage: (a) Vinyl siding. (b) Horizontal aluminum siding. (c) Stucco. * * * ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End