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BILL NO. 020078
Introduced February 14, 2002
Councilmember Clarke
Referred to the
Committee on Rules
AN ORDINANCE
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled Zoning and Planning, by
amending Chapter 14-200 entitled Residential Districts by amending Section
14-204 entitled R-3 Residential District, by amending the uses permitted, and by
amending Chapter 14-1400 entitled Parking and Loading Facilities by amending
Section 14-1402 entitled Parking in Residential Districts by making certain
technical amendments, under certain terms and conditions.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended by amending
Section 14-204 entitled R-3 Residential District, by amending the uses permitted
and by amending Section 14-1402 entitled Parking in Residential Districts, by
making certain technical amendments to read as follows:
TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING
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CHAPTER 14-200. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
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§14-204. R-3 Residential District.
(1) Use Regulations. The specific uses permitted in this district shall be the
erection, construction, alteration or use of buildings and/or land for:
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(k) The following non-residential uses shall be permitted only if a Board of
Adjustment certificate is obtained:
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(.6) The parking of motor vehicles as a main use, provided that the parking lot
is a surface open-air lot, of no less than 1.5 acres, and provided that the
parking lot shall conform to the requirements of Section 14-1402(9), regarding
driveways, aisles, walkways, screening, landscaping and lighting for parking in
residential districts.
CHAPTER 14-1400. PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES
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§14-1402. Parking in Residential Districts.
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(8) Parking As A Principal Use.
(a) Except as provided for below and as provided in Section 14-204 (1) (k) (.6),
parking of motor vehicles as a main or principal use shall not be permitted in
any residential district. Parking of motor vehicles under no circumstances shall
constitute a reason for permitting the erection of a public garage or other
building nor for the establishment of a trailer camp or the institution of any
other use;
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(9) Driveways, Aisles, Walkways, Screening, Landscaping and Lighting
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(a) Parking facilities accessory to multi-family buildings and permitted
non-residential uses and parking lots permitted under Section 14-204(1)(k)(. 6)
shall comply with the following requirements:
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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.