Bill 160920
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spring Garden Street, 6th Street, Callowhill Street, and 9th Street. To amend Section 14-519 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/ECO, East Callowhill Overlay District," by modifying district boundaries, building height, and parking and loading, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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“… Planning,' by providing for medical marijuana dispensaries and growing/processing facilities"; and Bill No. 160920, 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 Spring Garden Street, 6th Street, Callowhill Street, and 9th Street. To amend Section 14-519 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled '/ECO, East Callowh…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 8, 2016 · Dec 8, 2016 · official transcript, this passage
“… Planning,' by providing for medical marijuana dispensaries and growing/processing facilities"; and Bill No. 160920 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 Spring Garden Street, 6th Street, Callowhill Street and 9th Street"; and Bill No. 160921, entitled "An ordinance to amend Section 14-503 of The Phi…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 1, 2016 · Dec 1, 2016 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Oct 20, 2016Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Squilla that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion carried unanimously.
- Nov 30, 2016HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
- Nov 30, 2016HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
- Nov 30, 2016AMENDED · Committee on Rules
- Nov 30, 2016REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
- Dec 1, 2016ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 1, 2016SUSPEND 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.
- Dec 1, 2016READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 8, 2016READ 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:
- Dec 20, 2016SIGNED · MAYOR
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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 Spring Garden Street, 6th Street, Callowhill Street, and 9th Street. To amend Section 14-519 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/ECO, East Callowhill Overlay District," by modifying district boundaries, building height, and parking and loading, and making 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 Spring Garden Street, 6th Street, Callowhill Street, and 9th Street, from the existing zoning designations indicated on Map "A" set forth below to the zoning designations indicated on Map "B" set forth below. 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 * * * § 14-519. /ECO, East Callowhill Overlay District * * * (2) District Boundaries. The East Callowhill Overlay District shall consist of all lots in the area bounded by 2nd Street, Spring Garden Street, [6th] 9th Street, and Callowhill Street as shown on the following map for illustrative purposes only: [ ] * * * (4) Building Height. * * * (b) Unless additional building height has been earned pursuant to § 14-702 (Floor Area and Height Bonuses), the maximum building height for base zoning districts that are regulated by a maximum floor area ratio in § 14-701 (Dimensional Standards) shall be: (.1) 65 ft. for all lots in the area bounded by 2nd Street, Spring Garden Street, [6th] 9th Street, Callowhill Street, 7th Street, Willow Street, American Street, and Noble Street; and (.2) 100 ft. for all lots in the area bounded by 2nd Street, Noble Street, American Street, Willow Street, [6th] 7th Street, and Callowhill Street. * * * (5) Parking and Loading. * * * (b) Off-street surface parking and loading: (.1) Shall not be located between the building line and the street line along 2nd Street, 3rd Street, 4th Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, 8th Street, 9th Street, Callowhill Street, and Spring Garden Street; and * * * SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ..End