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Bill 241055

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Packer Avenue, Seventh Street, Pattison Avenue, and Darien Street. To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-541 entitled “/PAK, Packer Avenue Overlay District and making other related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Nov 14, 2024Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Council President JohnsonCouncil President JohnsonCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember Gilmore Richardson

How members voted

  1. Vote on Dec 12, 2024 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (16)

    Councilmember BassCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember PhillipsCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember AhmadCouncilmember LandauCouncilmember O'RourkeCouncilmember YoungCouncil President Johnson

    Absent (1)

    Councilmember Brooks

From the floor

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  1. “An - STATED - 2ND READING ordinance repealing in its entirety Bill No. 241055 (approved December 23, 2024), entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Packer Avenue, Seventh Street, Pattison Avenue, and Darien Street. To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-541 entitled "/PAK, Packe…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, February 12, 2026 · Feb 12, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…RODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Council President Johnson An Ordinance repealing in its entirety Bill No. 241055 (approved December 23, 2024), entitled <An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Packer Avenue, Seventh Street, Pattison Avenue, and Darien Street.”

    Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, February 12, 2026 · Feb 12, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “… to which were referred the following bill: Bill No. 251031, an ordinance repealing in its entirety Bill No. 241055 (approved December 23, 2024), entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Packer Avenue, Seventh Street, Pattison Stated Meeting Avenue, and Darien Street. To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphi…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, February 5, 2026 · Feb 5, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “…r of puppies, all under certain terms and conditions. 251031 An Ordinance repealing in its entirety Bill No. 241055 (approved December 23, 2024), entitled “An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Packer Avenue, Seventh Street, Pattison Avenue, and Darien Street. ” 250980 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-3900 of Th…”

    Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, February 5, 2026 · Feb 5, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “An ordinance repealing in its entirety Bill No. 241055 (approved December 23, 2024), entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Packer Avenue, 7th Street, Pattison Avenue, and Darien Street, to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-541 entitled "/PAK, Packer Avenue Overlay District a…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, November 20, 2025 · Nov 20, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

  6. “…pecial exceptions for certain uses in designated areas, all under certain terms and conditions; and Bill No. 241055, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Packer Avenue, 7th Street, Patterson Avenue and Darien Street. To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-541, entitled "/PAK, Packer Av…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 12, 2024 · Dec 12, 2024 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Nov 14, 2024
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was Introduced and Referred.to the Committee on Rules

  2. Dec 4, 2024
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  3. Dec 4, 2024
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.

  4. Dec 4, 2024
    AMENDED · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was AMENDED.

  5. Dec 4, 2024
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  6. Dec 5, 2024
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

  7. Dec 5, 2024
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

  8. Dec 5, 2024
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

  9. Dec 12, 2024
    READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. Dec 23, 2024
    SIGNED · MAYOR

    This Bill was SIGNED.

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..Title To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Packer Avenue, Seventh Street, Pattison Avenue, and Darien Street. To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-541 entitled "/PAK, Packer Avenue Overlay District and making other related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 14-106 of The Philadelphia Code, The Philadelphia Zoning Maps are hereby amended by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land within an area bounded by Packer Avenue, Seventh Street, Pattison Avenue, and Darien Street from the existing zoning designations indicated on Map "A," set forth below, to the zoning designations indicated on Map "B," set forth below. The Zoning designations indicated on Map B shall revert to the designations on Map A if a zoning permit has not been issued in connection with the area designated CMD-3 on Map B within two years of the effective date of this ordinance. SECTION 2. Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING * * * CHAPTER 14-500. OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS. * * * � 14-542. /PAK, Packer Avenue Overlay District. (1) Applicability. The requirements of this "/PAK, Packer Avenue Overlay District apply to all properties zoned CMX-3 Commercial within the area bounded by Packer Avenue, Seventh Street, Pattison Avenue, and Darien Street, and notwithstanding all other applicable sections of this Code. (2) Use Regulations. In addition to the uses allowed in the underlying zoning district, the following uses are permitted: (a) Assembly and entertainment; (b) Non-Accessory surface parking; and (c) Roof decks for non-residential use. (3) Expiration. The provisions of this Section 12-542, /PAK, Packer Avenue Overlay District, shall expire if a zoning permit has not been issued in connection with the area designated CMX-3 in the District within two years of the effective date of this Section. * * * SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately. Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. ..End