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Zoning Code Amendment for Residential Uses in Religious and Private School Facilities Approved

  • When: 2025/10/23
  • Address: Citywide
  • City: Philadelphia
  • State: PA
  • Category: Zoning Code Modification
  • Subcategory: Definitions Update
  • Asset Class: Commercial

This ordinance amends Chapter 14-300 of the Philadelphia Code, specifically creating a new subsection 14-307(13) titled 'Religious Congregations and Private Schools'. It further amends Sections 14-601 ('Use Regulations') and 14-602 ('Building Form Regulations') to permit by-right residential uses within facilities of religious congregations and private schools. This change is subject to certain terms and conditions outlined in the amendment, allowing for increased flexibility in how these institutional properties can be utilized.

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