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Amending Section 14-604 of The Philadelphia Code (“Accessory Uses and Structures”) to modify certain restrictions with respect to accessory dwelling units, and making conforming technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 14-604 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended as follows:
TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING
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CHAPTER 14-600. USE REGULATIONS
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§ 14-604. Accessory Uses and Structures.
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(11) Accessory Dwelling Units.
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(b) General.
Accessory dwelling units are subject to [all] only such applicable regulations of the zoning district in which they are [located, except as otherwise expressly stated in this section] located that limit an increase in the overall size of the structure to no more than 10%.
(c) Where Allowed.
Accessory dwelling units are allowed only on lots occupied by a single-family use [contained in a detached or semi-detached building in the permitted areas described in § 14-604(11)(d) (Permitted Areas), except within historic structures (as described in subsection (d)(.1) below), where accessory dwelling units are also permitted on lots occupied by a single-family use contained in an attached building.] Accessory dwelling units must be located within the interior of the principal building or within the interior of a detached accessory building, such as detached garages, that are in existence as of the effective date of this Zoning Code, including Historic structures.
(d) [Permitted Areas.] Accessory Dwelling Units Where Generally Prohibited in Overlays.
(.1) Historic Structures.
In overlay districts in which reference is made to allowance of Accessory Dwelling Units only in buildings or structures that meet the conditions of this § 14-604(11)(d)(.1), Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted only when both: (.a) within any building or structure that, pursuant to Chapter 14-1000, has been designated as historic; or that is located in a district that has been designated as historic and that contributes, in the Historical Commission's opinion, to the character of such [district.] district; and (b) in RSA-5 and CMX-1 zoning districts.
[(.2) Large Lots in the RSA-5 and CMX-1 Districts.
In the RSA-5 and CMX-1 districts, an accessory dwelling unit is permitted, provided that:
(.a) The area of the lot is a minimum of 1,600 sq. ft.; and
(.b) No more than one dwelling unit is otherwise permitted.]
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[(i) Size.
The floor area of an accessory dwelling unit may not exceed 800 sq. ft., except in historic structures (as described in subsection (d)(.1) above).]
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