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Bill 250802

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes to text that has expired, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Sep 25, 2025Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Jones

How members voted

  1. Vote on Oct 30, 2025 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (15)

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

From the floor

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  1. “Aye. The ayes are 15. The nays are 0. Majority of all members having voted in the affirmative the bill passes. 10/30/25 - STATED - 2ND READING Would the Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 250802.”

    Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, October 30, 2025 · Oct 30, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The Committee on Rules, to which were referred the following bills: Bill No. 250534, an ordinance continuing the Mayfair Business Improvement District beyond its termination date in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the north side of Harbison Avenue to the south side of Sheffield Street and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Frankford Avenue. Approving a change…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 23, 2025 · Oct 23, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Sep 25, 2025Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Oct 21, 2025HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  3. Oct 21, 2025HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  4. Oct 21, 2025REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  5. Oct 23, 2025SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Oct 23, 2025ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Oct 23, 2025READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Oct 30, 2025READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Nov 12, 2025SIGNED · MAYOR

Official documents

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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes to text that has expired, 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 14-1000. HISTORIC PRESERVATION * * * [� 14-1009. Demolition Moratorium in the Wissahickon Historic District. ] [(1) Definition. For purposes of this Section: (a) Wissahickon Historic District. "Wissahickon Historic District" shall include the properties identified on the document attached as "Exhibit A", and generally bounded by Ridge Avenue, Rochelle Avenue, Vicaris Street, and Hermit Street, to the ordinance that added this provision to the Code. (b) Complete Demolition. "Complete demolition" means removal of two thirds or more of the structural framing members when work involves the removal of any portion of the exterior wall.] [(2) Moratorium Scope. No zoning permit for a complete demolition of any building or other structure among the designated properties in the Wissahickon Historic District shall be permitted, unless any of the following apply: (a) such demolition is necessary to abate an imminently dangerous condition as determined by the Department of Licenses and Inspections; or (b) such demolition is necessary to abate an unsafe condition impacting the right of way or any adjacent property as determined by the Department of Licenses and Inspections; or (c) a zoning permit for such demolition is obtained in accordance with the provisions of � 14-1005 ("Regulation"), applying the provisions applicable to building permits to such zoning permit as if the designated properties in the Wissahickon Historic District constituted, collectively, a designated historic district.] [(3) Expiration. The � 14-1009 shall expire at the earlier of: (a) 12 months after it became law; or (b) certification by the Historical Commission to the Chief Clerk of Council that it has mailed notice of the proposed historic designation of more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the properties among the designated properties in the Wissahickon Historic District area to the owners of such properties pursuant to � 14-1004 ("Designation").] * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately. ____________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. ..End