Committee on Rules
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · October 26, 2021
Agenda
City of Philadelphia
Public Hearing Notice
The Committee on Rules of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday,
October 26, 2021, at 10:00 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams. This remote hearing
may be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/, to
hear testimony on the following items:
210549 An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the City
Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion to extend the term
of existence of the District to December 31, 2042.
210634 An Ordinance to amend the Master Plan for the University of Pennsylvania by areas of
land located within an area bounded by Guardian Drive, East Service Drive, Civic
Center Boulevard, 34th Street, 33rd Street, Walnut Street, the Schuylkill River, 34th
Street, and University Avenue.
210637 An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and
Planning,” by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-800, entitled “Parking and
Loading,” pertaining to parking requirements for uses in historically designated
properties, all under certain terms and conditions.
210638 An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning
designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 11th Street,
Reed Street, 12th Street, and Wharton Street, to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia
Code by adding Section 14-531, entitled "/SMH, South Philadelphia Municipal Hub
Overlay District,” and making other related changes, and approving the Residential
Mixed-Use-2 District (RMX-2) Master Plan for the site generally bounded by 11th
Street, Reed Street, 12th Street, and Wharton Street, all under certain terms and
conditions.
210667 An Ordinance amending Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/VDO,
Fifth District Overlay District,” to prohibit certain bonuses, all under certain terms and
conditions.
210668 An Ordinance amending Section 14-504 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/NCO,
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District,” by expanding the existing Strawberry
Mansion /NCO area to include an area bounded by Lehigh Avenue, 29th Street, and
Sedgley Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
210686 An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning
designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Walnut Street,
9th Street, Locust Street, and 10th Street.
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City of Philadelphia
Public Hearing Notice
Committee on Rules Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 10:00
AM
210687 An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning
designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Trenton
Avenue, Cambria Street, Tulip Street, and William Street.
210741 An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning
designations of a certain area of land located within an area bounded by 20th Street,
Arch Street, Cuthbert Street and 21st Street; all under certain terms and conditions.
210742 An Ordinance amending Section 14-502 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/CTR,
Center City Overlay District”, by amending certain height regulations and creating bulk
and massing controls within the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Area, under certain terms
and conditions.
210778 An Ordinance to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-532,
entitled the “/AHP, Affordable Housing Preservation Overlay District” and making
other related changes; to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning
designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 39th Street,
Ludlow Street, 40th Street, and Market Street; and to establish a temporary demolition
moratorium with respect to properties within the aforementioned area; all under certain
terms and conditions.
210808 An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning
designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Oxford
Avenue, Shelmire Avenue, Rising Sun Avenue (extended), Solly Avenue (extended),
the County Line, Borbeck Avenue, Hasbrook Avenue, and Hartel Avenue.
Speakers interested in giving testimony on any of these legislative matters must call 215-686-3412 ext. 8, or
send an e-mail to brett.nedelkoff@phila.gov by 3 p.m. the day before the hearing and submit the following
information:
• Full name
• Callback telephone number where you can be reached
• Identify the bill number that will be addressed
Speakers who submitted the above information within the required time frame will be telephoned during the
public hearing and invited to the remote hearing. They will be given additional instructions by the Committee
Chair once they are connected.
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City of Philadelphia
Public Hearing Notice
Committee on Rules Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 10:00
AM
Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Rules, open to the public, will be held
to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items.
Copies of the foregoing items are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City
Hall.
Michael A. Decker
Chief Clerk
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