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Bill 190612

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled “Use Regulations,” by amending standards for accessory dwelling units and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Jun 20, 2019Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember SquillaCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember BassCouncilmember Bass

How members voted

  1. Vote on Oct 24, 2019 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (16)

    Council President ClarkeCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember BlackwellCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember HenonCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember BassCouncilmember ParkerCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember DombCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember GreenleeCouncilmember GymCouncilmember OhCouncilmember Taubenberger

  2. Vote on Oct 17, 2019 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (17)

    Council President ClarkeCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember BlackwellCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember HenonCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember BassCouncilmember ParkerCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember DombCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember GreenleeCouncilmember GymCouncilmember OhCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember Taubenberger

From the floor

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  1. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 190506, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled Stated Meeting October 17, 2019 'Common Procedures and Requirements,' by allowing certain letters submitted to the Zoning Board to serve as an entry of appearance"; and Bill No. 190551, entitled "An ord…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 17, 2019 · Oct 17, 2019 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Jun 20, 2019Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Oct 16, 2019HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  3. Oct 16, 2019HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  4. Oct 16, 2019AMENDED · Committee on Rules
  5. Oct 16, 2019REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  6. Oct 17, 2019SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Oct 17, 2019ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Oct 17, 2019ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Oct 24, 2019READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Nov 6, 2019SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled "Use Regulations," by amending standards for accessory dwelling units and making related changes; 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 14-600. USE REGULATIONS * * * � 14-604. Accessory Uses and Structures. * * * (11) Accessory Dwelling Units. * * * (c) Where Allowed. Accessory dwelling units are allowed only on lots occupied by a single-family use contained in a detached or semi-detached building in the permitted areas described in � 14-604(11)(d) (Permitted [Areas).] Areas), except within historic structures (as described in subsection (d)(.1) below), where accessory dwelling units are also permitted on lots occupied by a single-family use contained in an attached building. Accessory dwelling units must be located within the interior of the principal building or within the interior of a detached accessory building, such as detached garages, that are in existence as of the effective date of this Zoning Code. (d) Permitted Areas. (.1) Historic Structures. Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted within any building or structure that, pursuant to Chapter 14-1000, has been designated as historic; or that is located in a district that has been designated as historic and that contributes, in the Historical Commission's opinion, to the character of such district. (.2) {Reserved} * * * (i) Size. The floor area of an accessory dwelling unit may not exceed 800 sq. [ft.] ft., except in historic structures (as described in subsection (d)(.1) above). SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2020. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End