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Bill 260520

Amending Section 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Regulations,” to allow Transit Station use in Commercial zoning districts, all under certain terms and conditions.

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

Introduced by

Council President JohnsonCouncilmember Gauthier

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

Passages in the official transcripts that cite this file number. Every quote links to its exact place in the record.

  1. “… No. 260428, Bill No. 260431, Bill No. 260464-A, Bill No. 260517, Bill No. 260518, Bill No. 260519, Bill No. 260520 and Bill No. 260527. I'm pleased to advise you that on June 23, 2026, I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on June 4, 2026: Bill No. 260207, Bill No. 260302-A, Bill No. 260457, Bill No. 260458, Bill No. 260459 and Bill No. 260460. I'm pleased to advise you that on Jun…”

    The Clerk · Stated Meeting, September 17, 2026 · Sep 17, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Clerk, please read the title of Bill No. 260520. 6/11/26 - STATED - 2ND READING”

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

  3. “…pting certain districts from ground floor use requirements, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260520, an ordinance amending Section 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Regulations,” to allow Transit Station use in Commercial zoning districts, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260523, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of cert…”

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

Status timeline

  1. May 14, 2026
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

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

  2. Jun 3, 2026
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  3. Jun 3, 2026
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  4. Jun 3, 2026
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.

  5. Jun 4, 2026
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

  6. Jun 4, 2026
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

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

  7. Jun 4, 2026
    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

  8. Jun 11, 2026
    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:

  9. Jun 12, 2026
    SIGNED · MAYOR

    This Bill was SIGNED.

Official documents

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..Title Amending Section 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Regulations," to allow Transit Station use in Commercial zoning districts, 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 14-600. USE REGULATIONS * * * � 14-602. Use Tables. * * * (4) Commercial Districts. * * * Table 14-602-2: Uses Allowed in Commercial Districts Previous District Name C-1 C-2/RC-2 (/NCC) C-3/RC-3 C-4 C-5 C-7/NSC ASC District Name CMX-1 CMX-2 CMX-2.5 CMX-3 CMX-4 CMX-5 CA-1 CA-2 Use-Specific Standards Y = Yes permitted as of right | S = Special exception approval required N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited) | Uses not listed in this table are prohibited See � 14-602(4)(a) (Notes for Table 14-602-2) for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., "[2]") in table cells. * * * Public, Civic, and Institutional Use Category * * * Transit Station Y {S}Y {S}Y Y Y Y {S}Y Y * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately. _________________________� Explanation:� Italics�indicate new matter added.� {Braces} indicate matter deleted within a table.� End