Amending Section 14-520 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/NDO, Ninth District Overlay District," by reorganizing existing requirements and requiring Special Exceptions for certain uses in designated areas, all under certain terms and conditions.

Amending Section 14-520 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/NDO, Ninth District Overlay District,” by reorganizing existing requirements and requiring Special Exceptions for certain uses in designated areas, all 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 to read as follows: * * * TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING * * * CHAPTER 14-200. DEFINITIONS * * * § 14-203. Definitions. (78) Contributing Building, Structure, Site, or Object. As used in Chapter 14-1000 (Historic Preservation): A building, structure, site, or object within a historic district that reflects the historical or architectural character of the district, as defined in the Historical Commission's designation. (78.1) Convenience Sales. See § 14-601(6)(f)(.1) (Convenience Sales). * * * CHAPTER 14-500. OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS * * * § 14-520. /NDO, Ninth District Overlay District. (1) Purpose. (a) The buildings within this Overlay are predominantly characterized by a distinctive brick or stone facade. (b) The Council wishes to preserve the historic character of the District and the buildings therein. (c) New construction of buildings with visible facades covered by vinyl siding, horizontal aluminum siding, or stucco are inconsistent with the distinctive characteristics in the Overlay. (d) Preservation of the historic brick and stone facades throughout the Overlay will maintain and enhance property values and t…