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Bill 130725

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by clarifying the criteria for granting a variance, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Oct 10, 2013Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember O'Neill

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  1. “…and acquisition of approximately one property for residential, institutional and related uses"; and Bill No. 130725, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by clarifying the criteria for granting a variance"; and Bill No. 130766, entitled "An ordinance authorizing, generally, the continued issuance and sale by the City of Philadelphia of Gas Works Revenue No…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, November 21, 2013 · Nov 21, 2013 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “… Planning,' by revising parking requirements for driveways located in residential front yards"; and Bill No. 130725, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by clarifying the criteria for granting a variance"; and Bill No. 130770, entitled "An 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitle 'Zoning and Planning,' by revising use regulations relating to medical, dental a…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, November 14, 2013 · Nov 14, 2013 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Oct 10, 2013
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember O'Neill that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion carried unanimously.

  2. Nov 12, 2013
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  3. Nov 12, 2013
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  4. Nov 12, 2013
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  5. Nov 14, 2013
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Greenlee that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

  6. Nov 14, 2013
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Nov 14, 2013
    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Nov 21, 2013
    READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  9. Dec 4, 2013
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by clarifying the criteria for granting a variance, 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 14-300. ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES * * * § 14-303. Common Procedures and Requirements. Procedures that are common to several types of applications for permits, approvals, or variances are provided for in this section. * * * (8) Zoning Variances. * * * (e) Criteria for Approval. The Zoning Board shall grant a variance only if it determines that the applicant has demonstrated that the criteria of this § 14-303(8)(e) (Criteria for Approval) have been met and that any applicable criteria in §§ 14-303(8)(f) (Additional Criteria for Floodplain Variances) through 14-303(8)(h) (Additional Criteria for Height Variances Near the Airport) have been met. Otherwise, the Zoning Board shall deny the variance. (.1) General Criteria. The Zoning Board may grant a lesser variance than requested, and may attach such reasonable conditions and safeguards as it may deem necessary to implement this Zoning Code, including without limitation a limitation on the size or duration of the variance, consistent with § 14-303(9) (Conditions on Approvals). The Zoning Board shall, in writing, set forth each required finding for each variance that is granted, set forth each finding that is not satisfied for each variance that is denied, and to the extent that a specific finding is not relevant to the decision, shall so state. Each finding shall be supported by substantial evidence. If the Zoning Board chooses to view the subject property as part of the hearing, the Zoning Board must provide due process. Reports of other City agencies made as a result of inquiry by the Zoning Board shall not be considered hearsay. Upon request of any party, the Zoning Board may compel the attendance of the City agency. The Zoning Board shall grant a variance only if it finds each of the following criteria are satisfied: * * * (.b) The variance, whether use or dimensional, if authorized will represent the minimum variance that will afford relief and will represent the least modification possible of the use or dimensional regulation in issue; * * * __________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End