Bill 190784-A
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to provide for a height allowance for certain solar collectors; all under terms and conditions.
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How members voted
Vote on Dec 12, 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
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“Bill No. 190786-AA, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 17-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,' by making revisions to definitions; to contract and reporting requirements; to exceptions; and to enforcement provisions; and making related changes to Section 20-613 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Ethics Related Matters Incorporated as Part of this Chapt…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 12, 2019 · Dec 12, 2019 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Oct 10, 2019Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Nov 19, 2019HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
- Nov 19, 2019HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
- Nov 19, 2019AMENDED · Committee on Rules
- Nov 19, 2019REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
- Nov 21, 2019SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Nov 21, 2019ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Nov 21, 2019ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 5, 2019READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 5, 2019AMENDED · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 5, 2019ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING. · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 12, 2019READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 30, 2019SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to provide for a height allowance for certain solar collectors; all under terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 4 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. * * * (7) Solar Collectors. (a) Roof-mounted solar collectors and associated solar collector support structures are permitted accessory structures in all zoning districts, subject to the following standards: (.1) Solar collector support structures shall be used solely to brace solar collectors and related solar equipment. (.2) Solar collector support structures shall not exceed 9 ft. in height above the surface of the roof. (.3) In the RSD, RSA, RTA, RM-1, CMX-1, CMX-2, and CMX-2.5 districts, solar collector support structures and associated solar collectors shall be set back at least seven ft. from the extreme front building line. (.4) In the RSA-5 and RM-1 districts, a solar collector support structure shall not be constructed in the front setback required by � 14-701(2)(b) (Notes for Table 14-701-1) or � 14-701(2)(c) (Notes for Table 14-701-2) for stories above the second story. (.5) In the RM-2, RM-3, RM-4, RMX-1, RMX-2, RMX-3, CMX-3, CMX-4, CMX-5, Industrial, and Special Purpose districts, solar collector support structures and associated solar collectors shall be set back at least five ft. from the extreme front building line. * * * CHAPTER 14-700. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS � 14-701. Dimensional Standards. * * * (6) Exceptions to Dimensional Standards. The items listed in Table 14-701-6 are exceptions to the dimensional standards otherwise applicable under this � 14-701 (Dimensional Standards). In the case of exceptions to yard, setback, and open space requirements, the areas occupied by the encroachments will not be considered to reduce the amount of open space provided. Table 14-701-6: Exceptions to Dimensional Standards Exceptions to Height Limits Type of District Permitted Encroachment All Districts Balustrades and parapet walls may extend above the height limits up to 42 in. Solar collectors and related support structures may extend above the height limits up to 9 ft. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End