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Bill 230574-A

To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “Brewerytown-Sharswood Overlay Subarea,” all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Sep 14, 2023Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Council President ClarkeCouncil President ClarkeCouncil President ClarkeCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember Jones

How members voted

  1. Vote on Nov 16, 2023 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (12)

    Councilmember JohnsonCouncilmember JonesCouncil President ClarkeCouncilmember BassCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember VaughnCouncilmember Phillips

Status timeline

  1. Sep 14, 2023Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Oct 23, 2023HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  3. Oct 23, 2023HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  4. Oct 23, 2023AMENDED · Committee on Rules
  5. Oct 23, 2023REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  6. Oct 26, 2023SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Oct 26, 2023READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Oct 26, 2023ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Nov 2, 2023READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Nov 2, 2023AMENDED · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Nov 2, 2023READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  12. Nov 16, 2023READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  13. Nov 30, 2023NO ACTION TAKEN · MAYOR

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..Title To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "Brewerytown-Sharswood Overlay Subarea," 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 * * * � 14-529. /VDO, Fifth District Overlay District. * * * (6) Neighborhood Overlay Subareas (a) Brewerytown-Sharswood/Celestial Community (.1) Applicability. The Brewerytown-Sharswood District Subarea shall consist of all residentially- zoned lots within the boundaries of Cecil B Moore Avenue, 25th Street, Ridge Avenue, 19th Street, Poplar Street, Poplar Drive, Girard Avenue, 33rd Street, Oxford Street and Conrail Right-of -Way. (.2) Height Regulation. (.a) The maximum height shall be equal to the height of the tallest building located on any abutting lot. (.b) If there is no abutting lot, no building on any abutting lot, or the tallest building located on any abutting lot has a height greater than 35 feet, the maximum height shall be 35 feet or a height equal to the majority of the buildings existing within that block. (.3) Roof Decks. Roof decks and roof deck access structures shall be prohibited. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End