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Philadelphia City Council Enacts New 'RTA-2, Residential Two-Family Attached' Zoning District

  • When: 2025/06/12
  • Address: Citywide, Philadelphia, PA
  • City: Philadelphia
  • State: PA
  • Category: Zoning Code Modification
  • Subcategory: Definitions Update
  • Asset Class: Multifamily
  • Property Type: Townhomes
  • New Zoning: RTA-2
  • New Zoning Description: Residential Two-Family Attached district allowing up to three stories with a minimum lot area of 1,080 square feet. It permits two-family dwellings as of right.

Philadelphia City Council passed Bill No. 250525, which amends Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code to create a new zoning district: 'RTA-2, Residential Two-Family Attached'. This new district permits two-family dwellings as of right. Key dimensional standards for the RTA-2 district include a maximum of three stories for residential buildings and a minimum lot area of 1,080 square feet. The bill was introduced by Council President Johnson and Councilmember Gauthier.

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