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Bill 260530

Amending Section 14-702 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses,” to clarify the terms of the public street enhancement bonus and make related technical changes, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced May 14, 2026Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Squilla

How members voted

  1. Vote on Jun 11, 2026 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (17)

    Councilmember BassCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember 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 16. The nays are 0. Majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Chief Clerk, please read the title of Bill No. 260530.”

    Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, June 11, 2026 · Jun 11, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “To the President and the members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I'm transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable body the following proposed: A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4152, 4154, and 4220 Viola Street; 4153 and 4157 Leidy Ave; 1703 and 1711 North 42nd Street; and 1129, 1135, and 1137 North 41st Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 4, 2026 · Jun 4, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “The Committee on Rules to which were referred the following bills: Bill 2 No. 260165, an ordinance amending Section 14-545 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled /SEV, Seventh District Overlay District by adding provisions from the /AME, American Street Overlay District, and the /NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District, North Delaware Avenue, removing the /AME, American Street Overlay District from the Zoning…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 4, 2026 · Jun 4, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “The Committee on Public Property and Public Works, to which were referred the following bills: Bill 5 No. 260382, an ordinance naming and designating 60th and Baltimore Park, located at 5961 Baltimore Avenue, as "Tyrone 'Cakes' Sims Park." Bill No. 260423 as amended, an ordinance amending Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Surplus Properties," by adding methodology for disposition by property exchange…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 4, 2026 · Jun 4, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. May 14, 2026Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Jun 3, 2026HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  3. Jun 3, 2026HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  4. Jun 3, 2026REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  5. Jun 4, 2026SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Jun 4, 2026ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Jun 4, 2026READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Jun 11, 2026READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Jun 23, 2026SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Section 14-702 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses," to clarify the terms of the public street enhancement bonus and make related technical changes, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1: Section 14-702 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING * * * CHAPTER 14-700. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS * * * � 14-702. Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses. * * * (17) Public Street Enhancement Bonus. * * * (a) Criteria. A [height] floor area ratio bonus may be earned [by providing] for the provision of public street [enhancements] enhancements, provided that these enhancements meet the following minimum [standards.] standards: * * * (b) [Bonus Building Height.] Floor Area Ratio Bonus. (.1) [The additional building height] In addition to the maximum floor area ratio otherwise available pursuant to this Chapter, the floor area ratio earned by providing a street enhancement is: Street Enhancement Linear Footage Additional FAR /CMX-5 200 linear ft. to 249 liner ft. [200] 200% Over 250 linear ft. [300] 300% * * * ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End