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Philadelphia City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 14

600. USE REGULATIONS

(1) General.

This section contains a description of the use categorization system used to classify principal uses in this Zoning Code.
(a)   Use Categories.
This Zoning Code classifies principal land uses into 10 major groupings (described in § 14-601(2) through § 14-601(11)), which are referred to as use categories:
(.1)   Residential. See § 14-601(2).
(.2)   Parks and Open Space. See § 14-601(3).
(.3)   Public, Civic, and Institutional. See § 14-601(4).
(.4)   Office. See § 14-601(5).
(.5)   Retail Sales. See § 14-601(6).
(.6)   Commercial Services. See § 14-601(7).
(.7)   Vehicle and Vehicular Equipment Sales and Services. See § 14-601(8).
(.8)   Wholesale, Distribution, and Storage. See § 14-601(9).
(.9)   Industrial. See § 14-601(10).
(.10)   Urban Agricultural. See § 14-601(11).
(b)   Use Subcategories.
Each use category is further divided into more specific "subcategories". Use subcategories classify principal land uses and activities based on common functional, product, or physical characteristics, such as the type and amount of activity, the type of customers or residents, how goods or services are sold or delivered and site conditions.
(c)   Specific Use Types.
Some use subcategories are further broken down to identify specific use types that are regulated differently than the subcategory.
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(d)   Use Tables.
A series of use tables identify allowed land uses in Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Special Purpose districts. See § 14-602(3) (Residential Districts); § 14-602(4) (Commercial Districts); § 14-602(5) (Industrial Districts); and § 14-602(6) (Special Purpose Districts) respectively. The structure of the use tables (see Sample Use Table below) reflects the hierarchical nature of the use categorization described in this section. See § 14-602(2) (Understanding the Use Tables) for a further explanation of the use table structure.
Sample Use Table
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District
District
District
District
District
District
Use-Specific Standards
Y = Yes, use is permitted as of right | S = Special exception approval required | N = Not allowed (use expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed are also prohibited | Bracketed numbers refer to notes immediately preceding the table
Use Category
Use Subcategory
Specific Use Type
Y[1]
Y[1]
Y
Y
Y
Y
Use-specific standards column contains cross-reference to any applicable regulation that applies to use in all districts
Specific Use Type
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Specific Use Type
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
 
(e)   Determination of Use Categories and Subcategories.
(.1)   L&I is authorized to classify uses on the basis of the use category, subcategory, and specific use type descriptions of this § 14-601 (Use Categories).
(.2)   When a use cannot be readily classified into a use category, subcategory, or specific use type, or appears to fit into multiple categories, subcategories, or specific use types, L&I is authorized to determine the most similar, and thus most appropriate, use category, subcategory, or specific use type based on the actual or projected characteristics of the principal use or activity in relationship to the use category, subcategory, and specific use type descriptions provided in this section. In making such determinations, L&I may consider:
(.a)   the types of activities that will occur in conjunction with the use;
(.b)   the types of equipment and processes to be used;
(.c)   the existence, number, and frequency of residents, customers, or employees;
(.d)   parking demands associated with the use; and
(.e)   other factors deemed relevant to a use determination.
(.3)   If a use can reasonably be classified in multiple categories, subcategories, or specific use types, L&I shall categorize the use in the category, subcategory, or specific use type that provides the most exact, narrowest, and appropriate "fit".
(.4)   If L&I is unable to determine the appropriate use category for a proposed use, L&I shall deny the zoning permit request. This decision may be appealed to the Zoning Board in accordance with § 14-303(15) (Appeals).

(2) Residential Use Category.

This category includes uses that provide living accommodations for one or more persons. The residential subcategories are:
(a)   Household Living.
Residential occupancy of a building or any portion thereof by one or more families. When a household living use is rented, tenancy is arranged on a month-to-month or longer basis. Uses where tenancy may be arranged for a shorter period are not considered residential; they are considered a form of lodging. The following are household living specific use types:
(.1)   Single-Family.
The use of a lot as a residence for one family.
(.2)   Two-Family.
The use of a lot as a residence for two families with each family occupying a single dwelling unit.
(.3)   Multi-Family.
The use of a lot as a residence for three or more families with each family occupying a single dwelling unit.
(.4)   Caretaker Quarters.
A single dwelling unit that is accessory to an allowed industrial use in an Industrial zoning district and that is occupied by an individual who is responsible for maintenance or security in association with the principal industrial use of the property.
(b)   Group Living.
Residential occupancy of a building or any portion thereof that is not categorized as a household living use (see § 14-601(2)(a)) and that typically provides communal kitchen/dining facilities. Examples of group living uses include, but are not limited to, fraternities, sororities, group homes, and temporary overnight shelters. The following are group living specific use types:
(.1)   Personal Care Home.
Any premises in which food, shelter, and personal assistance or supervision are provided for a period exceeding 24 hours for four or more adults who are not relatives of the operator, who do not require the services in or of a licensed long-term care facility, but who do require assistance or supervision in such matters as dressing, bathing, diet, financial management, evacuation from the residence in the event of an emergency, or medication prescribed for self-administration.
(.2)   Single-Room Residence.
A building containing rooms rented as living quarters without private bathrooms. Examples include dormitories, rooming houses, and supported independent living.

(3) Parks and Open Space Use Category.

This category includes uses that may occur on land that has been identified for parks and recreation uses open to the public or to be left in a generally natural state. The parks and open space subcategories are:
(a)   Natural Resources Preservation.
Undeveloped land left in a natural state for specific use as visual open space or environmental purposes.
(b)   Passive Recreation.
Recreational facilities associated with pastimes that are incidental to natural open space. These facilities require minor land development, require minimal maintenance, and have little impact on natural open space.
(c)   Active Recreation.
Recreational facilities that require major land development, structure construction, and a moderate- to high-level of maintenance and can accommodate large groups of people.

(4) Public, Civic, and Institutional Use Category.

This category includes public, quasi-public, and private uses that provide unique services that are of benefit to the public as a whole. The public, civic, and institutional subcategories are:
(a)   Airport-Related Facilities.
Any of the following:
(.1)   Air terminals;
(.2)   Airport administration buildings, including airline offices, and related uses;
(.3)   Ancillary retail sales and commercial services uses located within an airport;
(.4)   Fixed base operators;
(.5)   Air hangars;
(.6)   General aviation operations;
(.7)   Airport maintenance, rescue and firefighting buildings, and public safety uses, including security and immigration processing;
(.8)   Airport operational facilities including, but not limited to, air traffic control towers, communication facilities, weather service offices, equipment and instrument landing systems, and other related navigational equipment;
(.9)   Air cargo and related ground transportation facilities;
(.10)   Flight schools, flying clubs, and other schools or training facilities relating to aviation or air- related transportation;
(.11)   Fuel and fuel waste containment storage systems and pumps;
(.12)   Aircraft related sales, manufacturing, assembly testing, and repair of aircraft, aircraft parts, avionics, instruments, or other aircraft equipment;
(.13)   Runways;
(.14)   Taxiways;
(.15)   Glycol and related aircraft deicing fluid storage and processing systems;
(.16)   Emergency (outpatient) medical facilities;
(.17)   Ground transportation facilities commonly associated with airports, such as rail, car rental facilities, taxi cabs, buses and limousines, including associated maintenance, fueling, storage and administration;
(.18)   Accessory uses customarily incidental to any of the above permitted uses, including, where appropriate, security barriers, boat launches, storage facilities, including outdoor storage of vehicles and equipment, airport-related lighting, and chapels; and
(.19)   Other uses determined to be airport-related by the regulations of the Department of Aviation. 599.5
(b)   Cemetery.
Land used for burial of dead bodies or cremated remains. Cemeteries are allowed only if approved by ordinance. See § 14-603(4) (Cemetery).
(c)   Child Care. 600
Uses providing care, protection, and supervision for children for a fee on a regular basis away from their primary residence for less than 24 hours per day. Examples include preschools, nursery schools, Head Start programs, and latch key programs. The following are not regulated as child care uses: (i) care given by guardians, or relatives of the children, or (ii) care given away from the primary residence of the children by babysitters or caregivers for fewer than 10 hours per week. For the purposes of the child care use subcategory, the term "relative" shall mean a parent, stepparent, grandparent, brother, sister, half brother, half sister, aunt, or uncle. The following are child care specific use types:
(.1)   Family Child Care.
The provision of care within the child care provider's primary residence for children who are not relatives of the provider. See also the family child care use-specific standards of § 14-603(5) (Child Care).
(.2)   Group Child Care. 601
The provision of care in a facility that is not the child care provider's primary residence for up to 12 children who are not relatives of the provider. See also the group child care use-specific standards of § 14-603(5) (Child Care).
(.3)   Child Care Center.
The provision of care in a facility that is not the child care provider's primary residence for 13 or more children who are not relatives of the provider. See also the child care center use-specific standards of § 14-603(5) (Child Care).  602
(d)   Detention and Correctional Facilities.
An institution operated by the City, the Commonwealth, the federal government, or a private party under contract with the City, the Commonwealth, or the federal government for the confinement and punishment and treatment or rehabilitation of offenders under the jurisdiction of a court.
(e)   Educational Facilities.
(.1)   Public and private schools at the primary, elementary, junior high, or high school level that provide basic education.
(.2)   Colleges and other institutions of higher learning that offer courses of general or specialized study leading to a degree.
(f)   Fraternal Organization.  603
The use of a building or lot by a not-for-profit organization that restricts access to its facility to bona fide, annual dues-paying members and their occasional guests. Event Assembly Facilities and occasional live entertainment are uses and activities in association with fraternal organizations.
(g)   Hospital. 604
Uses providing medical or surgical care to patients and offering inpatient (overnight) care. This subcategory includes nursing homes licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
(h)   Libraries and Cultural Exhibits.
Museum-like preservation and exhibition of objects in one or more of the arts and sciences, gallery exhibition of works of art, or library collection of books, manuscripts, and similar materials for study and reading.
(i)   Re-Entry Facility.
A facility used for the rehabilitation and overnight accommodations of 25 or more individuals, including staff, who are (a) under the jurisdiction of a court, but not under confinement, or (b) individuals recently released from the jurisdiction of a court. Such facility shall be operated by the City, the Commonwealth, the federal government, or a private party under contract with the City, the Commonwealth, or the federal government for the purpose of providing treatment or rehabilitation intended to assist such individuals with their re-entry into the community.
(j)   Religious Assembly.
Religious services involving public assembly that customarily occur in synagogues, temples, mosques, churches, and other facilities used for religious worship.
(k)   Safety Services.
Establishments that provide fire, police or life protection, together with the incidental storage and maintenance of necessary vehicles.
(l)   Transit Station.
Stations, off-street passenger waiting areas, and loading/unloading areas for local and regional transit service. Street-side boarding locations, such as bus and trolley stops, are not regulated as transit station uses.
(m)   Utilities and Services, Basic.
Public and quasi-public facilities and services that need to be located in the area where the service is to be provided, such as water and sewer pump stations; electrical transforming substations; wind energy conversion systems; solar collector systems; water conveyance systems; gas regulating stations; stormwater facilities and conveyance systems; telephone switching equipment; emergency communication warning/broadcast facilities; and central heating facilities.
(n)   Utilities and Services, Major. 605
Infrastructure services that support a broad area, with the potential for substantial land use impacts on surrounding areas. Typical uses include but are not limited to water and wastewater treatment facilities, major water storage facilities and electric generation plants. The following are Major Utilities and Services specific use types:
(.1)   Water Treatment Facilities.
Structures, buildings, and impoundments related to the treatment or conditioning of a water supply, affecting the physical, chemical, or bacteriological quality of water distributed or otherwise offered to the public for domestic use by a public water system.
(o)   Wireless Service Facility.
Towers, antennas, equipment, equipment buildings, and other facilities used in the provision of wireless communication services. The following are wireless service facility specific use types:
(.1)   Freestanding Towers.
A structure intended to support equipment that is used to transmit and/or receive telecommunications signals including monopoles and guyed and lattice construction steel structures.
(.2)   Building or Tower-Mounted Antennas.
The physical device that is attached to a freestanding tower, building, or other structure, through which electromagnetic, wireless telecommunications signals authorized by the Federal Communications Commission are transmitted or received.
(p)   Community Center. 606
A space used for cultural, educational, recreational, or civic engagement purposes; owned and operated by a public agency or not for profit organization; and open to the general public; but not including any Special Assembly Occupancy as defined in subsection 9-703(1)(a).
(q)   Adult Care. 607
Uses providing care, protection, and supervision for adults for a fee on a regular basis away from their primary residence for less than 24 hours per day. The following are not regulated as adult care uses: (i) care given by guardians, relatives or Life Partners of the adults, or (ii) care given away from the primary residence of the adults by caregivers for fewer than 10 hours per week. For the purposes of the adult care use subcategory, the term "relative" shall mean a spouse, parent, child, stepparent, stepchild, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, half brother, half sister, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew.

(5) Office Use Category.

This category includes uses in an enclosed building, customarily performed in an office, that focus on providing executive, management, administrative, government, professional, or medical services. The office subcategories are:
(a)   Business and Professional.
Office uses for companies and non-governmental organizations. Examples include corporate office, law offices, architectural firms, insurance companies, and other executive, management, or administrative offices for businesses and corporations.
(b)   Medical, Dental, and Health Practitioner. 608
Office uses related to diagnosis and treatment of human patients' illnesses, injuries, and physical malfunctions by a State-licensed medical, dental or health practitioner that can be performed in an office setting with no overnight care. Surgical, rehabilitation, and other medical centers that do not involve overnight patient stays are included in this subcategory, as are medical and dental laboratories, unless otherwise indicated. The following are medical, dental, and health practitioner specific use types:
(.1)   Sole Medical, Dental, and Health Practitioner.
An office exclusively operated by one medical, dental, or health practitioner and having no more than one assistant regularly-employed therein.
(.2)   Group Medical, Dental, and Health Practitioner.
A medical, dental, or health practitioner office that does not meet the definition of a sole medical, dental, and health practitioner.
(c)   Government.
Office uses related to the administration of local, state, or federal government services or functions.

(6) Retail Sales Use Category.

This category includes uses involving the sale, lease, or rental of new or used goods to the ultimate consumer within an enclosed structure, unless otherwise specified, provided the sale, lease, or rental payment transaction may be conducted prior to receipt by the ultimate consumer at the retail sales establishment. The retail sales subcategories are
(a)   Adult-Oriented Merchandise.
Any retail sales use or establishment having as twenty percent (20%) or more of its floor area or its stock-in-trade:
(.1)   Books, magazines, videos, CD-ROMs, or other periodicals or visual production materials that are distinguished or characterized by their emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or related to "specified sexual activities", or "specified anatomical areas"; or
(.2)   Any devices, commonly known as sex toys, designed or marketed as useful primarily for the stimulation of human genital organs.
(b)   Building Supplies and Equipment.
Uses that sell or otherwise provide goods to repair, maintain, or visually enhance a structure or premises, including, but not limited to, hardware stores, paint and wallpaper supply stores, and garden supply stores.
(c)   Consumer Goods. 610
Uses that sell or otherwise provide furniture, appliances, equipment, and similar consumer goods, large and small, functional and decorative, for use, entertainment, comfort, or aesthetics. This use subcategory shall include establishments that sell cigarettes and other lawful smoking tobacco products. The following are consumer goods specific use types:
(.1)   Drug Paraphernalia Stores. 611
Any retail that offers for sale or display of more than five percent of any display or window area of paraphernalia commonly related to the use of any drug or narcotic. Drug Paraphernalia sales are permitted as an accessory use within the Medical Marijuana Dispensaries. Paraphernalia commonly related to the use of any drug or narcotic includes, but is not limited to:
(.a)   Bongs;
(.b)   Dab rigs;
(.c)   Decarboxylation machines;
(.d)   Glass pipe (bowl);
(.e)   Grinders;
(.f)   Herbal infusers, electric;
(.g)   Methoscope (love rose);
(.h)   Pipe connections and hoses;
(.i)   Pipe screens;
(.j)   Tabletop vapes; or
(.k)   Water pipes (bubblers).
(.2)   Gun Shop.
Any retail sales business engaged in selling, leasing, purchasing, or lending of guns, firearms, or ammunition.
(.3)   Medical Marijuana Dispensary. 612
A person who holds a permit issued by the Department of Health of the Commonwealth pursuant to the Act of April 17, 2016, P.L. 84, No. 16, to dispense medical marijuana.
(d)   Food, Beverages, and Groceries. 613
Uses that sell or otherwise provide food or beverages for off-premise consumption, including grocery stores and similar uses that provide incidental and accessory food and beverage service as part of their primary retail sales business. The following is a food, beverage, and groceries specific use type:
(.1)   Farmer's Market.
An area for the sale of food crops and non-food crops (e.g., flowers) directly to consumers within an enclosed structure or outdoors on a lot.
(e)   Pets and Pet Supplies.
Uses that sell or otherwise provide household pets and pet supplies.
(f)   Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, and Convenience Sales.
Uses that sell or otherwise provide goods for personal grooming and for the day-to-day maintenance of personal health and well-being.
(.1)   Convenience Sales. 613.1
Any uses that qualify as Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, and Convenience Sales, excluding those carried out on a premises with respect to which a permit to conduct a pharmacy has been issued by the State Board of Pharmacy.
(g)   Wearing Apparel and Accessories. 614
Uses that sell or otherwise provide goods to cover, protect, or visually enhance the human form. This use subcategory shall include establishments that sell jewelry, watches, and other related goods and may provide repair, custom fabrication, and cleaning, provided that such activity is clearly incidental to the principal use of the establishment.

(7) Commercial Services Use Category.

This category includes uses that provide for consumer or business services, for the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of products, and for entertainment. The commercial services subcategories are:
(a)   Adult-Oriented Service.
Any of the following:
(.1)   Adult Cabaret.
An adult club, eating and drinking establishment, theater, hall or similar place that may or may not serve alcoholic beverages and features topless dancers, go-go dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators or similar entertainers exhibiting specified anatomical areas or performing specified sexual activities, or dancing, performing or acting in a lewd, sexually erotic, exciting, or stimulating manner for patrons or viewers.
(.2)   Adult Modeling or Photography Studio.
An establishment having twenty percent (20%) or more of its floor area or business distinguished or characterized by its emphasis on the drawing or photographing of persons exhibiting "specified anatomical areas" or performing "specified sexual activities".
(.3)   Adult Motion Picture Theater.
An enclosed building primarily used for presenting material distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas for observation by patrons.
(.4)   Adult Spa or Health Club.
A spa or health club having twenty percent (20%) or more of its floor area or business distinguished or characterized by its emphasis on persons exhibiting "specified anatomical areas" or performing "specified sexual activities".
(.5)   Adult Massage Shop.
An establishment having a source of income or compensation derived from the practice of any method of pressure on or friction against, or stroking, kneading, rubbing, tapping, pounding, vibrating, or stimulation of, external parts of the human body with the hands or with the aid of any mechanical, electric apparatus or appliances with or without such supplementary aids as rubbing alcohol, liniments, antiseptics, oils, powders, creams, lotion, ointment, or other similar preparations commonly used in the practice of massage, under such circumstances that it is reasonably expected that the person to whom the treatment is provided or some third person on his or her behalf will pay money or give any other consideration or gratuity. The term "massage shop" does not include any establishment operated by a medical practitioner, professional physical therapist, or massage therapist licensed by the state.
(b)   Animal Services. 615
Uses that provide for the treatment, care, maintenance, or keeping of animals. The following is an animal services specific use type:
(.1)   Boarding and Other Services.
Boarding facilities for horses and similar animals, including public and commercial stables as defined by Section 10-100 616 of The Philadelphia Code (Animals); animal shelters; kennel services for dogs, cats and small animals, including boarding kennels, and pet resorts/hotels; dog training centers; animal hospitals; household pet crematory services; or taxidermy services.
(c)   Assembly and Entertainment. 617
Uses that provide gathering places for participant or spectator recreation, entertainment, or other assembly activities. Assembly and entertainment uses may provide incidental food or beverage service for on- or off-premise consumption. Smoking or vaping of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, or other substances is not permitted in assembly and entertainment uses. The following are assembly and entertainment specific use types:
(.1)   Casino. 618
A licensed gaming facility as authorized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pursuant to 4 Pa. C.S. Part II, the "Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act". A "casino" may also be referred to as a "licensed gaming facility".
(.2)   Nightclubs and Public Entertainment Venues.  619
An establishment where 50 or more people congregate primarily for entertainment purposes. Entertainment purposes include but are not limited to: dancing in temporary or permanent standing areas free of tables, chairs, or other obstructions to allow for dancing; live or recorded music; bottle service that has the sale of any full bottle of liquor or spirits for on-premises consumption; or promoted events that may or may not require an admission fee or minimum purchase.
This use subcategory does not include dance studios and related establishments providing instructional dance classes; performances incidental to restaurant, hotel, or retail uses; and Event Assembly Facilities.
(.3)   Movie Theater. 620
An enclosed building where patrons gather to view motion pictures. This specific use type shall not include adult motion picture theaters.
(.4)   Event Assembly Facility.  621
An establishment that accommodates private functions and that may or may not include kitchen facilities. The principal purpose of Event Assembly Facilities is to serve food and beverages to groups that have reserved the space in advance for civic, educational, political, religious, or social activities that may include banquets, meetings, weddings, and other similar functions, for the individual or group and any guests to which the general public is not admitted. This does not include events for which a general admission fee or other monetary donations for entrance are collected except for bona fide non-profit organizations and political campaigns using the facility for fundraising purposes.
(d)   Building Services.
Uses that provide maintenance and repair services for all structural and mechanical elements of structures, as well as the exterior spaces of a premise. Typical uses include janitorial, landscape maintenance, exterminator, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, window cleaning, and similar services.
(e)   Business Support.
Uses that provide personnel services, printing, copying, photographic services, or communication services to businesses or consumers. Typical uses include employment agencies, copy and print shops, telephone answering services, and photo developing labs.
(f)   Eating and Drinking Establishments.  622
Uses that prepare or serve food or beverages for on- or off-premise consumption. Establishments that meet the definition of a use classified in the eating and drinking establishments use subcategory and that also include occasional live entertainment may be classified as eating and drinking establishment uses, provided that any establishment that meets the definition of a nightclub and public entertainment venue use must be classified and regulated as a nightclub and public entertainment venue (See § 14-601(7)(c)(.2) (Nightclubs and Public Entertainment Venues)). The following are eating and drinking establishment specific use types:
(.1)   Prepared Food Shop. 623
An eating and drinking establishment that does not meet the definition of a take-out restaurant (see § 14-601(7)(f)(.2)) or smoking lounge (see § 14-601(7)(f)(.4)), that offers seating and carry out food and beverage service, and that is primarily engaged in the sale of prepared food, non- alcoholic beverages, cold refreshments, or frozen desserts. Prepared food shops include establishments known as sandwich shops, delis, coffee shops, and ice cream shops. A prepared food shop has all of the following characteristics:
(.a)   Includes customer seating on the lot. The number of seats shall be greater than 3 but shall not exceed 20 seats; and
(.b)   Does not utilize commercial cooking appliances that have requirements for exhausting air contaminants.
(.2)   Take-Out Restaurant. 624
An eating and drinking establishment that does not meet the definition of a smoking lounge (see § 14-601(7)(f)(.4)) and that has any one or more of the following characteristics:
(.a)   a drive-through or walk-up window;
(.b)   a service counter where all customers pay for their ordered items before consumption and all food and beverages are served on disposable ware for consumption, except that cafeterias primarily engaged in serving food and beverages for on-premise consumption are considered sit-down restaurants if take-out service is clearly incidental to the principal use;
(.c)   fewer than 4 seats; or 625
(.d)   no public restrooms.
(.3)   Sit-Down Restaurant. 626
An eating and drinking establishment that does not meet the definition of a take-out restaurant (see § 14-601(7)(f)(.2)), prepared food shop (see § 14-601(7)(f)(.1)), or smoking lounge (see § 14-601(7)(f)(.4)), including establishments that primarily engage in cooking food on the premises and selling it to customers primarily for on-premise consumption.
(.4)   Smoking Lounge. 627
An eating and drinking establishment where the smoking of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, or other substances is permitted. Examples of smoking lounges include, but are not limited to, cigar lounges, hookah lounges, vape lounges, tobacco clubs, tobacco bars, etc.
(g)   Financial Services.
Uses related to the exchange, lending, borrowing, and safe-keeping of money. The following specific use type is sometimes regulated differently than the financial services use subcategory:
(.1)   Personal Credit Establishment.
Any one or more of the following:
(.a)   Check Cashing Establishment.
An establishment that (1) is not a bank or financial institution subject to federal or state regulation; and (2) that charges either a flat fee or a fee based on a percentage of the face value of a check to be cashed or processed by such establishment; and (3) provides such services to the public.
(.b)   Pawnshop.
An establishment that is engaged to any extent in any of the following business or activities:
(i)   the lending of money on the deposit or pledge of personal property, other than chosen in action, securities or written evidence of indebtedness;
(ii)   the purchase of personal property either from an individual, another pawn business or any other business with an expressed or implied agreement or understanding to offer the property for sale to the public, and if that sale is unsuccessful, then to sell it back to the previous owner at a subsequent time at a stipulated price or negotiated price;
(iii)   the purchase of precious metals with the intent to melt down, provided that such activity is not clearly incidental to the principal use of the establishment; or
(iv)   the lending of money upon personal property, goods, wares, or merchandise pledge, stored or deposited as collateral security.
(.c)   Payday Lender.
Any person or entity that is substantially in the business of negotiating, arranging, aiding, or assisting a consumer in procuring payday loans.
(h)   Funeral and Mortuary Services.
Uses that provide services related to the death of a human, including funeral homes, mortuaries, crematoriums, and similar uses.
(i)   Maintenance and Repair of Consumer Goods. 628
Uses that provide maintenance, cleaning, and repair services for consumer goods. Typical uses include dry cleaning shops, tailors, shoe repair, vacuum repair shops, electronics repair shops, and similar establishments.
(j)   Marina.
Facilities that provide moorage, launching, storage, supplies, and a variety of services for recreational and commercial watercraft. Marinas are differentiated from docks and moorages by their larger scale, the provision of significant landside services, or the use of a solid breakwater.
(k)   Parking, Non-Accessory.
Parking that is not provided to comply with minimum off-street parking requirements and that is not provided exclusively to serve occupants of or visitors to a particular use, but rather is available to the public at-large. A parking facility that provides both accessory and non-accessory parking shall be classified as non-accessory parking if it leases twenty-five percent (25%) or more of its spaces to non-occupants of or persons other than visitors to a particular use. The following are non- accessory parking specific use types:
(.1)   Surface Parking, Non-Accessory.
A non-accessory parking lot.
(.2)   Structured Parking, Non-Accessory.
A non-accessory parking garage.
(l)   Personal Services. 629
Uses that provide a variety of services associated with grooming, instruction, and the maintenance of fitness, health, and well-being. The following are personal services specific use types:
(.1)   Body Art Service. 630
Provision of any of the following procedures: body piercing, tattooing, branding, or scarification. This definition does not include practices that are considered medical procedures by the Pennsylvania Medical Board.
(.2)   Fortune Telling Service.
An establishment engaged in or that professes to foretell future or past events or that is engaged in the practice of palmistry (the art or practice of reading a person's character or future from the lines on the palms of hands).
(m)   Radio, Television, and Recording Services.
Uses that provide for audio or video production, recording, or broadcasting.
(n)   Visitor Accommodations. 631
Uses that provide temporary lodging for fewer than 30 days where rents are charged by the day or by the week or portion thereof and may also provide food or entertainment primarily to visitors and tourists.
(o)   Commissaries and Catering Services. 632
Uses that prepare food only to be sold or served off-site, provided the use does not meet the definition of an industrial use.

(8) Vehicle and Vehicular Equipment Sales and Services Use Category.

This category includes uses that provide for the sale, rental, maintenance, or repair of new or used vehicles and equipment. The vehicle and vehicular equipment sales and services subcategories are:
(a)   Commercial Vehicle Repair and Maintenance. 633
Uses, excluding vehicle paint finishing shops, that repair, install, or maintain the mechanical components or the bodies of large trucks, mass transit vehicles, large construction or agricultural equipment, aircraft, or commercial boats. Truck stops and associated fueling facilities are included in this commercial vehicle repair and maintenance use category.
(b)   Commercial Vehicle Sales and Rentals.
Uses that provide for the sale or rental of large trucks, mass transit vehicles, large construction or agricultural equipment, aircraft, commercial boats, or other similar vehicles.
(c)   Vehicle Fueling Station. 634
Uses engaged in retail sales of personal or commercial vehicle fuels.
(d)   Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance. 634.1
Uses, excluding vehicle paint finishing shops, that repair, reprogram, install, or maintain the mechanical or electrical components or the bodies of autos, small trucks or vans, motorcycles, motor homes, or recreational vehicles including recreational boats or that wash, clean, or otherwise protect the exterior or interior surfaces of these vehicles.
(e)   Personal Vehicle Sales and Rentals. 635
Uses that provide for the sale or rental of new or used autos, small trucks or vans, trailers, motorcycles, motor homes, or recreational vehicles including recreational boats. Typical examples include automobile dealers, auto malls, car rental agencies, and moving equipment rental establishments.
(f)   Vehicle Equipment and Supplies Sales and Rentals.
Uses related to the sale, lease, or rental of new or used parts, tools, or supplies for the purpose of repairing or maintaining vehicles, including distribution of products from the same premises that sells, leases, or rents vehicles.
(g)   Vehicle Paint Finishing Shop.
Uses that apply paint to the exterior or interior surfaces of vehicles by spraying, dipping, flow- coating, or other similar means.

(9) Wholesale, Distribution, and Storage Use Category.

This category includes uses that provide and distribute goods in large quantities, principally to retail sales, commercial services, or industrial establishments. Long-term and short-term storage of supplies, equipment, commercial goods, recyclable materials and personal items is included. The wholesale, distribution, storage subcategories are:
(a)   Equipment and Materials Storage Yards and Buildings.
Uses related to outdoor or indoor bulk storage of equipment, products, or materials, whether or not stored in containers.
(b)   Moving and Storage Facilities.
Uses engaged in the moving of household or office furniture, appliances, and equipment from one location to another, including the temporary storage of those same items. Typical uses include moving companies and self-service and mini-storage warehouses.
(c)   Warehouse.
Uses that do not meet the definition of a moving and storage facility but that are engaged in long- term and short-term storage of goods, typically in containers such as boxes, barrels, or drums, within a completely-enclosed building.
(d)   Wholesale Sales and Distribution. 637
Uses engaged in the wholesale sales, bulk storage and distribution of goods. Such uses may also include incidental retail sales. Wholesale showrooms are also included in this use subcategory.

(10) Industrial Use Category.

This category includes uses that produce goods from extracted and raw materials or from recyclable or previously prepared materials, including the design, storage, and handling of these products and the materials from which they are produced. The industrial subcategories are:
(a)   Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial. 638
Spaces used by artists for the creation of art or the practice of their artistic endeavors, as well as uses that produce consumer goods, food, beverages, or wearing apparel or accessories by hand manufacturing, involving the use of hand tools and small-scale, light mechanical equipment in a completely enclosed building with no outdoor operations, storage or regular commercial truck parking/loading. This subcategory has no discernible external impacts in terms of noise, vibration, odor, hours of operation, or traffic.
(b)   Limited Industrial.
Uses that process, fabricate, assemble, treat, or package finished parts or products without the use of explosive or petroleum materials. This subcategory does not include the assembly of large equipment and machinery and has very limited external impacts in terms of noise, vibration, odor, hours of operation, and traffic.
(c)   General Industrial.
Uses that process, fabricate, assemble, or treat materials for the production of large equipment and machines as well as industrial uses that because of their scale or method of operation regularly produce odors, dust, noise, vibration, truck traffic or other external impacts that are detectable beyond the property lines of the subject property.
(d)   Intensive Industrial.
Industrial uses that regularly use hazardous chemicals or procedures or produce hazardous byproducts, including the following: manufacturing of acetylene, cement, lime, gypsum or plaster-of-paris, chlorine, corrosive acid or fertilizer, insecticides, disinfectants, poisons, explosives, paint, lacquer, varnish, petroleum products, coal products, plastic and synthetic resins, and radioactive materials. This subcategory also includes petrochemical tank farms, gasification plants, smelting, animal slaughtering, oil refining, asphalt and concrete plants, and tanneries. Intensive industrial uses have high potential for external impacts on the surrounding area in terms of noise, vibration, odor, hours of operation, and traffic.
(e)   Junk and Salvage Yards and Buildings.
An area or building where waste or scrap materials are bought, sold, exchanged, stored, baled, packed, disassembled, or handled for reclamation, disposal or other like purposes, including but not limited to scrap iron and other metals, paper, rags, rubber tires, and bottles. A junk or salvage yard or building includes an auto wrecking yard or building.
(f)   Marine-Related Industrial. 639
Uses such as docks, wharves, piers, and related facilities, used in connection with the transfer, storage-in-transit and incidental processing of commercial cargo from or to waterborne craft, including, but not limited to, pipelines and conveyors that transfer equipment or materials to or from the Delaware River or the Schuylkill River.
(g)   Mining/Quarrying.
The extraction of mineral or aggregate resources from the ground for off-site use. Examples include quarrying or dredging for sand, gravel or other aggregate materials; and mining.
(h)   Research and Development.
Uses engaged in scientific research and testing leading to the development of new products and processes.
(i)   Trucking and Transportation Terminals.
Uses engaged in the dispatching and long-term or short-term storage of large vehicles. Minor repair and maintenance of vehicles stored on the premises is also included.
(j)   Medical Marijuana Growing/Processing Facility. 640
A person who holds a permit issued by the Department of Health of the Commonwealth pursuant to the Act of April 17, 2016, P.L. 84, No. 16, to grow and process medical marijuana.

(11) Urban Agricultural Use Category.

This category includes uses such as gardens, farms, and orchards that involve the raising and harvesting of food and non-food crops and the raising of farm animals. The urban agriculture subcategories are:
(a)   Animal Husbandry.
Uses that involve the feeding, housing, and care of farm animals for private or commercial purposes, subject to applicable Philadelphia Code regulations on farm animals (Section 10-101   641 and Section 10-112).
(b)   Community Garden.
An area managed and maintained by a group of individuals to grow and harvest food crops or non- food crops (e.g., flowers) for personal or group consumption, for donation, or for sale that is incidental in nature. A community garden area may be divided into separate garden plots or orchard areas for cultivation by one or more individuals or may be farmed collectively by members of the group. A community garden may include common areas (e.g., hand tool storage sheds) maintained and used by the group. Community gardens may be principal or accessory uses and may be located on a roof or within a building.
(c)   Market or Community-Supported Farm.
An area managed and maintained by an individual or group of individuals to grow and harvest food crops or non-food crops (e.g., flowers) for sale or distribution that is not incidental in nature. Market farms may be principal or accessory uses and may be located on a roof or within a building.
(d)   Horticulture Nurseries and Greenhouses.
A principal use involving propagation and growth of plants in containers or in the ground for wholesale or retail sales and distribution.

(1) General.

This section contains a series of tables identifying the uses allowed in Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Special Purpose districts. See § 14-602(3) (Residential Districts); § 14-602(4) (Commercial Districts); § 14-602(5) (Industrial Districts); and § 14-602(6) (Special Purpose Districts) respectively.

(2) Understanding the Use Tables.

(a)   Use Classification System.
For the purpose of this Zoning Code, uses are classified into use categories and subcategories. These are described and defined in § 14-601 (Use Categories). Use categories and subcategories are identified in the first column of the use tables. In some cases, specific use types are listed in addition to the use subcategories.
(b)   Permitted Uses.
Uses identified with a "Y" in the use tables are permitted as-of-right in the subject zoning district, subject to compliance with any use-specific standards identified in the final column of the use tables and all other applicable standards of this Zoning Code.
(c)   Special Exceptions.
Uses identified with an "S" in the use tables are allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the special exception procedures in § 14-303(7) (Special Exception Approval). Uses approved by special exception are subject to compliance with any use-specific standards identified in the final column of the use tables and all other applicable standards of this zoning code.
(d)   Prohibited Uses.
Uses identified with an "N" are expressly prohibited. Where use categories and subcategories are not listed in a use table, they are also prohibited.
(e)   Use-Specific Standards.
The "Use-Specific Standards" column of use tables identifies use-specific standards that apply to some uses. Unless otherwise expressly stated, compliance with such standards is required regardless of whether the use is permitted as-of-right or requires special exception approval. Additional use regulations and standards may also be imposed through overlay zoning districts (See Chapter 14-500 (Overlay Zoning Districts)) or elsewhere in this Zoning Code.

(3) Residential Districts.

Building types are permitted in Residential districts in accordance with Table 14-602-1.A. Principal uses are allowed in Residential districts in accordance with Table 14-602-1. Uses classified as accessory uses, such as home occupations, are not regulated by the use table. Accessory uses are permitted in conjunction with allowed principal uses, provided they comply with all applicable regulations of § 14-603 (Use-Specific Standards) and § 14-604 (Accessory Uses and Structures).
(a)   Notes for Table 14-602-1.
[1]   In the RM-1 district, the minimum lot area required per dwelling unit is as follows, provided that, whenever the calculation of permitted number of dwelling units results in a fraction of a dwelling unit, then the number of permitted dwelling units shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number:  643
(.a)   A minimum 360 sq. ft. of lot area is required per dwelling unit for the first 1,440 sq. ft. of lot area.
(.b)   A minimum of 480 sq. ft. of lot area is required per dwelling unit for the lot area in excess of 1,440 sq. ft.  644
[2]   Must be in a completely enclosed detached building.
[3]   In the RMX-1 district, a cumulative total of up to 50 sq. ft. of office, retail and commercial service floor area is allowed per dwelling unit that is included in the approved master plan. Space occupied by visitor accommodation uses is not counted as part of the total.
[4]   In the RMX-2 district, a cumulative total of up to 250 sq. ft. of office, retail, and commercial service floor area is allowed per dwelling unit that is included in the approved master plan. Space occupied by visitor accommodation uses is not counted as part of the total.  645
[5]   In the RMX-3 district, retail sales and commercial service uses may not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total gross floor area. Retail sales uses must be located on the ground floor of a building, except that, in the area bounded by Cherry Street, 23rd Street, John F. Kennedy Boulevard and the right-of-way of CSX Railroad, retail sales uses may be located above the ground floor provided that such retail sales uses have a direct entrance or entrances from the ground floor. Commercial service uses may be located on any floor of a building. 646
Table 14-602-1.A: Building Types Allowed in Residential Districts 647
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Previous District Name
R1
R1A
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6/7
R9A/
10A/
R20
New
RSA
R8/9/
10/10B
/18/19
R11/
11A/
12/13
R14
R15/16
RC-6
WRD/ITD
RC-4
District Name
RSD-1
RSD-2
RSD-3
RSA-1
RSA-2
RSA-3
RSA-4
RSA-5
RSA-6
RTA-1
RM-1
RM-2
RM-3
RM-4
RMX-1
RMX-2
RMX-3
Y = Yes permitted as of right | S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Previous District Name
R1
R1A
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6/7
R9A/
10A/
R20
New
RSA
R8/9/
10/10B
/18/19
R11/
11A/
12/13
R14
R15/16
RC-6
WRD/ITD
RC-4
District Name
RSD-1
RSD-2
RSD-3
RSA-1
RSA-2
RSA-3
RSA-4
RSA-5
RSA-6
RTA-1
RM-1
RM-2
RM-3
RM-4
RMX-1
RMX-2
RMX-3
Y = Yes permitted as of right | S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Detached
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
(See also § 14-701(2)(b), Note [9])
Semi-Detached
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
(See also § 14-701(2)(b), Note [8])
Attached
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
(See also § 14-701(2)(b), Note [1])
 
Table 14-602-1: Uses Allowed in Residential Districts 648
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Previous
District Name
R1
R1A
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6/7
R9A/
10A/
R20
New
RSA
New
R8/9/
10/
10B/
18/19
R11/
11A/
12/13
R14
R15/16
RC-6
WRD/ITD
RC-4
District Name
RSD-1
RSD-2
RSD-3
RSA-1
RSA-2
RSA-3
RSA-4
RSA-5
RSA-6
RTA-1
RTA-2
RM-1
RM-2
RM-3
RM-4
RMX-1
RMX-2
RMX-3
Use-Specific Standards
Y = Yes permitted as of right | S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited) | Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
See § 14-602(3)(a) (Notes for Table 14-602-1) for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., "[2]") in table cells.
Previous
District Name
R1
R1A
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6/7
R9A/
10A/
R20
New
RSA
New
R8/9/
10/
10B/
18/19
R11/
11A/
12/13
R14
R15/16
RC-6
WRD/ITD
RC-4
District Name
RSD-1
RSD-2
RSD-3
RSA-1
RSA-2
RSA-3
RSA-4
RSA-5
RSA-6
RTA-1
RTA-2
RM-1
RM-2
RM-3
RM-4
RMX-1
RMX-2
RMX-3
Use-Specific Standards
Y = Yes permitted as of right | S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited) | Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
See § 14-602(3)(a) (Notes for Table 14-602-1) for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., "[2]") in table cells.
Residential Use Category
Household Living
(as noted below)
Single-Family
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Two-Family
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y[1]
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Multi-Family
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y[1]
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Group Living
(except as noted below)
N
N
N
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Personal Care Home
N
N
N
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Single-Room Residence
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Parks and Open Space Use Category
Passive Recreation
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Active Recreation
N
N
N
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Public, Civic, and Institutional Use Category
Adult Care
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Child Care (as noted below)
Family Child Care
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Group Child Care
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
Y
Y
Y
Child Care Center
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Community Center
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Educational Facilities
N
N
N
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S
S
S
Fraternal Organization
N
N
N
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S
S
S
Hospital
N
N
N
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S
S
S
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits
N
N
N
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S
S
S
Religious Assembly
N
N
N
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y
Y
Y
Safety Services
N
N
N
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y
Y
Y
Transit Station
N
N
N
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y[2]
Y
Y
Y
Utilities and Services, Basic
N
N
N
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S[2]
S
S
S
Wireless Service Facility
N
N
N
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Office Use Category
Business and Professional
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y[3]
Y[4]
Y
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below)
Sole Practitioner
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y[3]
Y[4]
Y
Group Practitioner
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
S[3]
S[4]
Y
Retail Sales Use Category
Consumer Goods
(except as noted below)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y[3]
Y[4]
Y[5]
Drug Paraphernalia Stores
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Gun Shop
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Medical Marijuana
Dispensary
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Food, Beverages, and Groceries
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y[3]
Y[4]
Y[5]
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, Convenience Sales
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y[3]
Y[4]
Y[5]
Wearing Apparel and Accessories
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y[3]
Y[4]
Y[5]
Commercial Services Use Category
Business Support
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y[3]
Y[4]
Y[5]
Eating and Drinking Establishment (except as noted below)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y[3]
Y[4]
Y[5]
Smoking Lounge
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Personal Services
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y[3]
Y[4]
Y[5]
Visitor Accommodations
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y[4]
Y[5]
Commissaries and Catering Services
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y[3]
Y[4]
Y[5]
Urban Agriculture Use Category
Community Garden
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Market or Community- Supported Farm
S
S
S
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
 

(4) Commercial Districts.

Principal uses are allowed in Commercial districts in accordance with Table 14-602-2. Uses classified as accessory uses, such as home occupations, are not regulated by the use table. Accessory uses are permitted in conjunction with allowed principal uses, provided they comply with all applicable regulations of § 14-603 (Use-Specific Standards) and § 14-604 (Accessory Uses and Structures).
(a)   Notes for Table 14-602-2.
[1]   In the CMX-1 district, household living use regulations are as follows: 649
(.a)   If the lot is adjacent to a residential district, the household living regulations of the most restrictive adjacent residential district apply, except if the household living use is in an attached or semi-detached building, the household living use regulations of the residential district to which it is attached apply.
(.b)   If the lot is not adjacent to a residential district, single-family household living shall be permitted and two-family and multi-family household living shall be prohibited.
(.c)   Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (.a) and (.b) above, if the lot would otherwise qualify for, and an applicant chooses to earn, a dwelling unit density bonus for mixed-income housing, pursuant to § 14-702(7), the lot shall instead be subject to Table Note [2], below, as if the lot were located in a CMX-2 district, plus any applicable housing density bonus pursuant to § 14-702(7).
[2]   In the CMX-2 district, a minimum of 480 sq. ft. of lot area is required per dwelling unit, provided that whenever the calculation of permitted number of dwelling units results in a fraction of a dwelling unit, then the number of permitted dwelling units shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number.  650
[3]   In the CMX-2 and CMX-2.5 districts, in order to promote active uses at the street level, buildings must contain a use other than residential and other than parking along one hundred percent (100%) of the ground floor frontage and within the first 30 ft. of building depth, measured from the front building line. If the property is bounded by two or more streets, only the primary frontages as designated in § 14-701(1)(d)(.4) (Primary Frontage) shall be subject to this requirement. 651
[4]   Reserved. 652
[5]   Office, retail, and commercial service uses located on the first floor may not occupy more than 2,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area, nor may any office, retail, or commercial service uses be located on or above the second floor. 653
[6]   In the CMX-4 and CMX-5 districts, underground parking garages are permitted; otherwise any portion of a parking garage located above ground level requires special exception approval in accordance with the special exception procedures in § 14-303(7) (Special Exception Approval). For above ground garages owned by a public entity, above ground parking shall be an allowed use, notwithstanding the provisions of Table 14-502-2 (Chestnut and Walnut Street Area West, Supplemental Use Controls in the Center City Overlay District), provided that the garage provides a minimum of 400 parking spaces and provides for the integration of a waste management area for use by retail establishments within the designated boundary. This area shall include a shared trash compactor and meet all applicable design, screening, and maintenance standards, ensuring no adverse impact on pedestrian circulation or adjacent ground-floor uses.  654
[7]   Two-family household living is permitted in the CMX-3 district provided at least fifty percent (50%) of the ground floor frontage contains a non-residential use, or the lot area is less than 1,440 sq. ft. 655
[8]   In the CMX-2.5 district, the minimum lot area required per dwelling unit is as follows, provided that, whenever the calculation of permitted number of dwelling units results in a fraction of a dwelling unit, then the number of permitted dwelling units shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number. 656
(.a)   A minimum of 360 sq. ft. of lot area is required per dwelling unit for buildings less than or equal to 45 ft. in height.
(.b)   A minimum of 270 sq. ft. of lot area is required per dwelling unit for buildings greater than 45 ft. in height.
Table 14-602-2: Uses Allowed in Commercial Districts 657
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Previous District Name
C-1
C-2/RC-2
(/NCC)
C-3/RC-3
C-4
C-5
C-7/NSC
ASC
District Name
CMX-1
CMX-2
CMX-2.5
CMX-3
CMX-4
CMX-5
CA-1
CA-2
Use-Specific Standards
Y = Yes permitted as of right | S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited) | Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
See § 14-602(4)(a) (Notes for Table 14-602-2) for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., "[2]") in table cells.
Previous District Name
C-1
C-2/RC-2
(/NCC)
C-3/RC-3
C-4
C-5
C-7/NSC
ASC
District Name
CMX-1
CMX-2
CMX-2.5
CMX-3
CMX-4
CMX-5
CA-1
CA-2
Use-Specific Standards
Y = Yes permitted as of right | S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited) | Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
See § 14-602(4)(a) (Notes for Table 14-602-2) for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., "[2]") in table cells.
Residential Use Category
Household Living (as noted below)
Single-Family
[1]
Y[3]
Y[3]
N
N
N
N
N
Two-Family
[1]
Y[3]
Y[3]
Y[7]
N
N
N
N
Multi-Family
[1]
Y[2][3]
Y[3][8]
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Group Living (except as noted below)
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Personal Care Home
N
S[3]
S[3]
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Single-Room Residence
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Parks and Open Space Use Category
Passive Recreation
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Active Recreation
S
S
S
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Public, Civic, and Institutional Use Category
Adult Care
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Child Care (as noted below)
Family Child Care
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Group Child Care
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Child Care Center
S
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Community Center
N
Y
S
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Educational Facilities
N
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Fraternal Organization
N
Y
S
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Hospital
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Religious Assembly
Y
Y
S
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Safety Services
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Transit Station
Y
S
S
Y
Y
Y
S
Y
Utilities and Services, Basic
S
S
N
S
S
S
S
S
Wireless Service Facility (as noted below)
Freestanding Tower
S
S
S
Y
Y
Y
S
Y
Building or Tower-Mounted Antenna
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Office Use Category
Business and Professional
Y[5]
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below)
Sole Practitioner
Y[5]
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Group Practitioner
S[5]
S
S
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Government
Y[5]
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Retail Sales Use Category
Building Supplies and Equipment
Y[5]
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Consumer Goods (except as noted below)
Y[5]
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Drug Paraphernalia Sales
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Gun Shop
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Medical Marijuana Dispensary
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Food, Beverages, and Groceries
Y[5]
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Pets and Pet Supplies
Y[5]
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, and Convenience Sales
Y[5]
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Wearing Apparel and Accessories
Y[5]
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Commercial Services Use Category
Animal Services (except as noted below)
Y[5]
S
S
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Boarding and Other Services
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Assembly and Entertainment (except as noted below)
N
S
S
S
Y
Y
S
Y
Casino
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Nightclubs and Public Entertainment Venue
N
S
N
S
Y
Y
N
Y
Event Assembly Facility
N
S
N
S
Y
Y
N
Y
Building Services
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Business Support
Y[5]
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Eating and Drinking Establishments (as noted below)
Prepared Food Shop
S[5]
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Take-Out Restaurant
N
S
S
Y
Y
Y
S
Y
Sit Down Restaurant
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Smoking Lounge
N
N
S
S
Y
Y
N
N
Financial Services (except as noted below)
Y[5]
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Personal Credit Establishment
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Funeral and Mortuary Services
S[5]
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Maintenance and Repair of Consumer Goods
Y[5]
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Marina
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Parking, Non-Accessory (as noted below)
Surface Parking
N
S
N
S
N
N
S
Y
Structured Parking
N
S
S
Y
[6]
[6]
S
Y
Personal Services (except as noted below)
Y[5]
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Body Art Service
S
S
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Fortune Telling Service
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Radio, Television, and Recording Services
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Visitor Accommodations
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Commissaries and Catering Services
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Vehicle and Vehicular Equipment Sales and Services Use Category
Commercial Vehicle Sales and Rental
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
S
Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
N
N
N
S
N
N
N
N
Personal Vehicle Sales and Rental
N
N
N
S
S
S
N
S
Vehicle Fueling Station
N
N
N
S
N
N
S
Y
Vehicle Equipment and Supplies Sales and Rental
N
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
S
S
Wholesale, Distribution, and Storage Use Category
Moving and Storage Facilities
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Wholesale Sales and Distribution
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Industrial Use Category
Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Research and Development
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Urban Agriculture Use Category
Community Garden
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Market or Community-Supported Farm
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
Y
 

(5) Industrial Districts.

Principal uses are allowed in Industrial districts in accordance with Table 14-602-3. Uses classified as accessory uses, such as home occupations, are not regulated by the use table. Accessory uses are permitted in conjunction with allowed principal uses, provided they comply with all applicable regulations of § 14-603 (Use-Specific Standards) and § 14-604 (Accessory Uses and Structures).
(a)   Notes for Table 14-602-3. 658
[1]   Sale of used automotive parts is prohibited.
[2]   Storage of parts must be in an enclosed structure and storage of vehicles being serviced must be on a surface parking lot or in a parking garage.
[3]   In the IRMX district, an industrial use must account for a floor area (located anywhere in any building on the same lot) equal to at least fifty percent (50%) of the total ground floor area of all buildings on the lot, or a use other than residential and other than parking must account for a floor area (located anywhere in any building on the same lot) equal to at least sixty percent (60%) of the total ground floor area of all buildings on the lot. 659
[4]   Reserved. 660
Table 14-602-3: Uses Allowed in Industrial Districts 661
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Previous District Name
New
L4/L-5
L1/L2/L3
G1/G2
LR
PI
District Name
IRMX [3]
ICMX
I-1
I-2
I-3
I-P
Use-Specific Standards
Y = Yes permitted as of right | S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited) | Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
See § 14-602(5)(a) (Notes for Table 14-602-3) for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., "[2]") in table cells.
Previous District Name
New
L4/L-5
L1/L2/L3
G1/G2
LR
PI
District Name
IRMX [3]
ICMX
I-1
I-2
I-3
I-P
Use-Specific Standards
Y = Yes permitted as of right | S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited) | Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
See § 14-602(5)(a) (Notes for Table 14-602-3) for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., "[2]") in table cells.
Residential Use Category
Household Living (as noted below)
Multi-Family
Y
N
N
N
N
N
Caretaker Quarters
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Group Living
Y
N
N
N
N
N
Parks and Open Space Use Category
Passive Recreation
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Active Recreation
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Public, Civic, and Institutional Use Category
Adult Care
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Child Care
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Detention and Correctional Facilities
N
S
N
S
Y
N
Educational Facilities
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Fraternal Organization
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Re-Entry Facility
N
S
S
S
Y
S
Religious Assembly
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Safety Services
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Transit Station
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Utilities and Services, Basic
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Utilities and Services, Major
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Wireless Service Facility
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Office Use Category
Business and Professional
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below)
Sole Practitioner
Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
Group Practitioner
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Government
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Retail Sales Use Category
Adult-Oriented Merchandise
N
S
N
S
Y
N
Building Supplies and Equipment
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Consumer Goods (except as noted below)
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Drug Paraphernalia Sales
N
N
N
N
Y
N
Gun Shop
N
S
N
S
Y
N
Food, Beverages, and Groceries
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Pets and Pet Supplies
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, and Convenience Sales
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Wearing Apparel and Accessories
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Commercial Services Use Category
Adult-Oriented Service
N
S
N
S
Y
N
Animal Services (except as noted below)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Boarding and Other Services
N
N
S
S
N
N
Assembly and Entertainment (except as noted below)
S
Y
N
N
N
N
Casino
N
N
N
N
N
N
Building Services
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Business Support
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Eating and Drinking Establishments (except as noted below)
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Take-Out Restaurant
S
Y
N
N
N
N
Smoking Lounge
S
S
N
N
N
N
Financial Services (except as noted below)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Personal Credit Establishment
N
S
N
S
Y
N
Funeral and Mortuary Services
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Maintenance and Repair of Consumer Goods
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Marina
N
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Parking, Non-Accessory
S
S
Y
Y
Y
Y
Personal Services
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Body Art Service
S
S
N
N
N
N
Radio, Television, and Recording Services
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Visitor Accommodations
Y
N
N
N
N
N
Commissaries and Catering Services
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Vehicle and Vehicular Equipment Sales and Services Use Category
Commercial Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Commercial Vehicle Sales and Rental
N
S[1]
Y
Y
Y
Y
Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
N
S[2]
Y
Y
Y
N
Personal Vehicle Sales and Rental
N
S[1]
N
Y
Y
N
Vehicle Fueling Station
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Vehicle Equipment and Supplies Sales and Rental
N
S[1]
N
N
N
N
Vehicle Paint Finishing Shop
N
N
Y
Y
Y
N
Wholesale, Distribution, and Storage Use Category
Equipment and Materials Storage Yards and Buildings
S
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Moving and Storage Facilities
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Warehouse
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Wholesale Sales and Distribution
S
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Industrial Use Category
Artists Studios and Artisan Industrial
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Limited Industrial
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
General Industrial
N
N
N
Y
Y
N
Intensive Industrial
N
N
N
N
Y
N
Junk and Salvage Yards and Buildings
N
N
N
S
Y
N
Marine-Related Industrial
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
Medical Marijuana Growing/Processing Facility
N
N
Y
Y
Y
N
Mining/Quarrying
N
N
N
N
Y
N
Research and Development
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Trucking and Transportation Terminals
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Urban Agriculture Use Category
Community Garden
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Market or Community-Supported Farm
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Animal Husbandry
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Horticulture Nurseries and Greenhouses
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
 

(6) Special Purpose Districts.

Principal uses are allowed in special purpose zoning districts in accordance with Table 14-602-4. Uses classified as accessory uses, such as home occupations, are not regulated by the use table. Accessory uses are permitted in conjunction with allowed principal uses, provided they comply with all applicable regulations of § 14-603 (Use-Specific Standards) and § 14-604 (Accessory Uses and Structures).
(a)   Notes for Table 14-602-4.
[1]   In addition to the regulations of this Zoning Code, uses in the SP-PO district are subject to Pennsylvania law. Uses on City-owned park and open land are also subject to approval by DPR.
[2]   Child care uses shall be enclosed within a building and may be located within the terminal complex. Child care services may not be located within buildings containing uses listed in § 14-601(4)(a)(.4) to § 14-601(4)(a)(.17). 662
[3]   Adjunct residential dwellings (including dormitories) and amusement arcades are permitted.  662.1
[4]   Adjunct residential dwellings (including dormitories) are permitted.
[5]   Eating and Drinking Establishments, including Take-Out Restaurants, are only permitted if they are co-located with, and lesser in lot or building area to, a primary on-site Parks and Open Space, Community Center, or Libraries and Cultural Exhibits use. 663
Table 14-602-4: Uses Allowed in Special Purpose Districts 664
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Previous District Name
IDD
CED
SSD
REC-P
REC
New
New
District Name
SP-INS
SP-ENT
SP-STA
SP-PO-P
SP-PO-A
SP-AIR
SP-CIV
Standards
Y = Yes permitted as of right | S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited) | Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
See § 14-602(6)(a) (Notes for Table 14-602-4) for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., "[2]") in table cells.
Previous District Name
IDD
CED
SSD
REC-P
REC
New
New
District Name
SP-INS
SP-ENT
SP-STA
SP-PO-P
SP-PO-A
SP-AIR
SP-CIV
Standards
Y = Yes permitted as of right | S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited) | Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
See § 14-602(6)(a) (Notes for Table 14-602-4) for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., "[2]") in table cells.
Residential Use Category
Household Living
N
Y
N
N
N
N
N
Group Living
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
Parks and Open Space Use Category
Natural Resource Preservation
N
N
N
Y[1]
Y[1]
Y
Y
Passive Recreation
Y
Y
Y
Y[1]
Y[1]
Y
Y
Active Recreation
Y
Y
Y
N
Y[1]
Y
Y
Public, Civic, and Institutional Use Category
Adult Care
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
Airport-Related Facilities
N
N
N
N
N
Y
N
Child Care
Y
N
Y
N
N
S[2]
Y
Community Center
Y
N
N
N
Y
N
Y
Educational Facilities
Y[3]
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Fraternal Organization
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
Hospital
Y[4]
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits
Y
N
N
N
Y[1]
Y
Y
Religious Assembly
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
Safety Services
Y
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
Transit Station
Y
N
Y
N
N
Y
Y
Utilities and Services, Basic
Y
N
N
N
N
Y
S
Utilities and Services, Major (except as noted below)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Water Treatment Facilities
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Wireless Service Facility
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
S
Office Use Category
Business and Professional
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
N
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
Y
Government
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
Y
Retail Sales Use Category
Building Supplies and Equipment
Y
Y
N
N
N
Y
N
Consumer Goods (except as noted below)
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
N
Drug Paraphernalia Sales
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Gun Shop
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Food, Beverages, and Groceries
Y
Y
N
N
N
Y
S
Pets and Pet Supplies
Y
Y
N
N
N
Y
N
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, and Convenience Sales
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
S
Wearing Apparel and Accessories
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
N
Commercial Services Use Category
Animal Services (except as noted below)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Stables
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Assembly and Entertainment (except as noted below)
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
N
Casino
N
Y
N
N
N
N
N
Building Services
Y
N
N
N
N
Y
N
Business Support
Y
N
N
N
N
Y
N
Eating and Drinking Establishments (except as noted below)
Y
Y
Y
N
Y[5]
Y
S
Take-Out Restaurant
Y
Y
N
N
Y[5]
Y
S
Smoking Lounge
S
S
S
N
N
S
N
Financial Services (except as noted below)
Y
N
Y
N
N
Y
N
Personal Credit Establishment
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Funeral and Mortuary Services
Y
N
N
N
N
Y
N
Marina
N
Y
N
N
N
Y
N
Maintenance and Repair of Consumer Goods
Y
N
N
N
N
Y
N
Parking, Non-Accessory
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
N
Personal Services
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
S
Radio, Television, and Recording Services
Y
N
Y
N
N
Y
N
Visitor Accommodations
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
N
Wholesale, Distribution, and Storage Use Category
Wholesale Sales and Distribution
N
N
N
N
N
Y
N
Industrial Use Category
Artists Studios and Artisan Industrial
Y
N
N
N
N
Y
N
Research and Development
Y
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
Urban Agriculture Use Category
Community Garden
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Market or Community-Supported Farm
S
N
N
S
S
Y
Y
 

(7) Exception to Use Tables for certain Historic Structures.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this § 14-602 (Use Tables), historic structures that meet the applicability requirements of subsection (a) shall be entitled to the use table exceptions of subsection (b), subject to the limitations of subsection (c).
(a)   Applicability.
A historic structure shall be subject to use table exceptions in subsection (b) only if the following criteria are met:
(.1)   The structure, pursuant to Chapter 14-1000, has been designated as historic; or is located in a district that has been designated as historic and contributes, in the Historical Commission's opinion, to the character of such district.
(.2)   The structure must be located within a Residential district or a CMX-1, CMX-2, or CMX-2.5 district.
(.3)   The Historical Commission confirms to L&I that the historic structure has a documented current or former principal use that could be categorized under one of the following use categories and that a minimum gross floor area of 2,500 sq. ft. is currently or was formerly used for such use:
(.a)   Public, Civic, and Institutional Use Category;
(.b)   Office Use Category;
(.c)   Retail Sales Use Category;
(.d)   Commercial Service Use Category;
(.e)   Wholesale, Distribution, and Storage Use Category; or
(.f)   Industrial Use Category.
(b)   Exceptions.
At the discretion of the applicant, the use regulations of Table 14-602-2 for the CMX-3 district may apply to a principal use in a historic building or structure that meets the applicability requirements of subsection (a).
(c)   Limitations.
(.1)   An exception under subsection (b) shall only apply to structures on the lot that meet the requirements of subsection (a). All other existing structures, new structures, and any expansion or extension of a designated historic structure shall not be eligible for the exception under subsection (b).
(.2)   Regulated uses listed in § 14-603(13) (Regulated Uses) shall not be eligible for an exception under subsection (b).
(.3)   Uses in the vehicle and vehicular equipment sales and services use category shall not be eligible for an exception under subsection (b).
(.4)   An exception under subsection (b) shall only apply to the principal use and shall not apply to the regulations of § 14-603 (Use-Specific Standards) and § 14-604 (Accessory Uses and Structures).
(.5)   An exception under subsection (b) shall not modify the dimensional standards of this Zoning Code, and shall not apply to the eligibility to earn any additional floor area or building height on a lot.
(.6)   Notwithstanding any exception under subsection (b), for any structure located within a Residential Single-Family Detached (RSD) zoning district, the minimum lot area required per dwelling unit is fifty percent (50%) of the minimum lot area for that zoning district, provided that, whenever the calculation of permitted number of dwelling units results in a fraction of a dwelling unit, then the number of permitted dwelling units shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number. 666

(1) Water Treatment Facilities.

(a)   Storage of chemicals used for treatment of drinking water, whether outside or in tanks, buildings, or other structures, is prohibited within 200 ft. of any residential district.

(2) Body Art Service.

A body art services establishment is subject to applicable regulations set forth in subsection 6-402(11) of The Philadelphia Code (The Health Code).

(3) Retail Sales of Building Supplies and Equipment.

For retail sales of building supplies and equipment, outdoor storage of supplies, equipment, or inventory is allowed in Commercial districts provided that:
(a)   outdoor storage areas may not be located in any required front setback area; and
(b)   outdoor storage areas are screened from view from all public streets and from any abutting properties in residential use through the use of opaque materials, except chain link fencing with inserts, that are at least as tall as the materials being screened.

(4) Cemetery.

No cemetery or place for burial may be erected, kept, maintained, or established within the City unless:
(a)   It was established and in use for such purpose on May 25, 1866; or
(b)   It was specifically authorized by prior ordinance.

(5) Child Care.

(a)   Family Child Care.
(.1)   A family child care use must be located in a single-family or two-family residence and is permitted to occupy the same lot as the residence as another principal use. The family child care use must be operated by the resident owner of the residence or a resident tenant authorized by the owner. 670
(.2)   Family child care uses are limited to providing care to a maximum of six children, or, if approved by special exception, twelve children, except within "Area 3" as defined below family child care uses are limited to providing care to a maximum of six children; and within "Area 1" and "Area 2", as defined below and shown on the following two maps for illustrative purposes only, family child care uses are limited to providing care to four or fewer children. 671
(.a)   Area 1: Forty-first Ward: All Divisions; Forty-fifth Ward: Divisions 1-6; 12; 15; 20; 23; 25; Fifty-fourth Ward: Divisions 7-22; Fifty-fifth Ward: All Divisions; Fifty-seventh Ward: All Divisions; Sixty-second Ward: Divisions 17; 21-22; 24-26; Sixty-fourth Ward: All Divisions; Sixty-fifth Ward: All Divisions. 672
(.b)   Area 2: Fifty-sixth Ward: All Divisions; Fifty-eighth Ward: All Divisions; Sixty-third Ward: All Divisions; Sixty-sixth Ward: All Divisions. 673
(.c)   Area 3: All lots within the 9th Councilmanic District. 674
(b)   Group Child Care. 675
(.1)   Group child cares in RSD districts shall be permitted only if accessory to a principal or accessory building used as an educational facility, hospital, library and cultural exhibit, religious assembly, or recreation building, provided that within "Area 1" and "Area 2", as defined in § 14-603(5)(a)(.2), above, the building must be publicly-owned or operated.
(.2)   For all lots zoned RSA-5, Single-Family Residential, located in "Area 3" as defined in § 14-603(5)(a)(.2)(.c), group child care is prohibited.
(c)   Child Care Center. 676
Child care centers in RSD, RSA, RTA, and RM districts shall be permitted only if accessory to a principal or accessory building used as an educational facility, hospital, library and cultural exhibit, religious assembly, or recreation building, provided that within "Area 1" and "Area 2", as defined in § 14-603(5)(a)(.2), above, the building must be publicly-owned or operated.

Family Child Care Area 1 (Applies to all lots) 677
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Family Child Care Area 2 (Applies to all lots) 678
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(6) Take-Out Restaurants.

The following regulations apply to all take-out restaurants that require special exception approval:
(a)   In addition to any otherwise required application materials, applicants for take-out restaurants must submit a litter clean-up plan that addresses on- and off-site litter clean up, the location of trash and recycling containers, a litter clean-up schedule and a map of the off-site clean-up area.
(b)   In acting on special exception applications for take-out restaurants, the Zoning Board must, in addition to the normally required special exception procedures of § 14-303(7) (Special Exception Approval), find that the proposed location of the take-out restaurant will not result in adverse impacts upon the vicinity after giving consideration to a litter clean-up plan, the hours of operation, and the site plan.
(c)   In acting to approve special exception applications for take-out restaurants, the Zoning Board is expressly authorized to require that the premises be posted with signs stating that the consumption of foods or beverages on the lot must occur inside the principal building. The Zoning Board is also authorized to require that the name and address of the establishment be printed on all disposable food and beverage containers.

(7) Vehicle Repair and Maintenance.

The following regulations apply to personal vehicle repair and maintenance uses and commercial vehicle repair and maintenance uses:
(a)   Vehicles being repaired or undergoing maintenance shall be stored on the lot and completely within the property lines.
(b)   Vehicles shall not be parked or stored for more than 14 consecutive days, except if:
(.1)   A vehicle is abandoned by its lawful owner prior to or during the repair process and the owner or operator of the establishment can demonstrate that steps have been taken to obtain legal title to the vehicle, provided the vehicle is removed from the site no later than three days after the legal process is complete; and
(.2)   The vehicle repair and maintenance use complies with the fencing requirements of Philadelphia Code Section 9-612, as though it were a junk and salvage yard.
(c)   Areas of the lot used for vehicle repair and maintenance, storage of vehicles being repaired or undergoing maintenance, and all accessways and driveways from the street shall be covered with a hard-top surface of cement concrete, bituminous concrete, or asphalt.

(8) Vehicle Fueling Station.

The use-specific standards of this subsection apply to all new service stations and to all additions to existing service stations that result in the addition of two or more fuel pumps or the addition of more than 1,500 sq. ft. of floor area or paved area.
(a)   The minimum required lot area is 10,000 sq. ft., with a minimum street frontage of 100 ft. These lot size requirements do not apply to remodeling or expansion of existing service stations.
(b)   The following activities are permitted in association with vehicle fueling station uses:
(.1)   sale and dispensing of engine fuels and lubricants;
(.2)   sale and installation of tires, batteries, automotive accessories, and replacement items;
(.3)   minor automotive maintenance and repair of personal vehicles that are conducted entirely indoors and do not include any body repair or painting services;
(.4)   other incidental customer services and products;
(.5)   sale of groceries and sundries;
(.6)   automatic or manual automobile washing, waxing, interior cleaning, and detailing services if such activities are conducted entirely indoors;
(.7)   sale of liquefied or pressurized butane, propane, or natural gas; and
(.8)   other accessory uses similar in nature to those listed.
(c)   Merchandise, material, and products for sale must be stored and displayed within an enclosed building, except that motor oil, tires, batteries, and other automotive supplies may be displayed at pump islands or within five ft. of the main building if the display or storage racks and containers are designed to appear as an integral part of the pump island or building exterior.
(d)   Outdoor storage of inoperable or unlicensed vehicles is prohibited.
(e)   Canopy and other outdoor lighting must comply with the regulations of § 14-707 (Outdoor Lighting).
(f)   Service stations are subject to the parking lot landscape screening requirements of § 14-803(5)(d) (Perimeter Screening from Public Streets) and § 14-803(5)(c), (Perimeter Screening From Abutting Residential District) as if the service station is a parking lot.
(g)   All driveways must be located and designed to ensure that they will not adversely affect motorized or nonmotorized traffic safety. Driveway spacing and circulation must comply with all applicable regulations of the Department of Streets.
(h)   Along any street frontage, a lot occupied by a service station, except for service stations with 300 or more lineal ft. of street frontage on any street located within the CA-1 and CA-2 Auto-Oriented Commercial Districts, shall have no more than one curb cut for both ingress and egress, the width of which shall not exceed 24 ft., or two one-way curb cuts, the width of which shall not exceed 12 ft., provided that the curb cuts shall not occupy more than fifty percent (50%) of the service station lot's street frontage. For properties with 300 or more lineal ft. of street frontage on any street, within the CA-1 or CA-2 District, curb cuts within the same property must be separated by a minimum of 100 ft., shall have a width of no more than 24 ft. per curb cut for curb cuts for both ingress and egress, shall have a width of no more than 12 ft. per curb cut for one-way curb cuts, and shall not exceed two curb cuts for every street frontage of the property. 681

(9) Junk and Salvage Yards and Buildings.

(a)   The minimum required lot size for junk and salvage yards and buildings is two acres.
(b)   Junk and salvage yards and buildings may not be located within 150 ft. of any Residential district.
(c)   If the junk and salvage yard/building is located in any district other than the I-3 or I-P, a masonry wall, not less than eight ft. in height and not more than 12 ft. in height, shall be constructed and maintained in good condition around all property boundaries abutting a zoning district other than I-3 or I-P. All activities and stored materials must be confined to the walled-in area. There may be no stacking of material above the height of the masonry wall, but moveable equipment used in the conduct of junk or salvage activities may exceed that height.
(d)   All buildings, screening, and junk or salvage materials must be set back at least 20 ft. from any public street, and that setback area shall be landscaped in accordance with § 14-705(2) (Street Tree Requirements).
(e)   Open burning is prohibited.
(f)   No outdoor industrial processes involving the use of equipment for cutting, shredding, compressing, or packaging may be conducted within 300 ft. of a Residential district.
(g)   All roads, driveways, parking lots, and loading and unloading areas within any junk or salvage yard or building must be surfaced with a material to prevent wind-born dust from being carried outside the walled area.
(h)   All fluids must be drained from junk and salvage motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts within seven days after those vehicles or parts are brought onto the site, and those fluids must be disposed of in compliance with all applicable laws.
(i)   Junk and salvage yards and buildings are subject to the fencing requirements of Philadelphia Code Section 9-612.

(10) Parking, Non-Accessory.

The following regulations apply to all non-accessory parking uses that require special exception approval.
(a)   The applicant shall submit a pedestrian and vehicular traffic impact study that has been prepared by a licensed professional engineer, specializing in transportation, that demonstrates that the proposed parking facility:
(.1)   will not materially degrade the level of service at any signalized intersection within 400 ft. of the lot during any 15-minute period between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to an unacceptable level of congestion as determined by professional traffic engineering standards; or
(.2)   if the proposed parking facility will degrade the existing level of service to an unacceptable level, an abatement and/or mitigation plan demonstrating how any degradation in service will be mitigated has been approved by the Streets Department. The mitigation plan shall indicate any off-site public or private actions necessary for implementation.
(b)   The applicant shall submit a plan and/or evidence prepared by a licensed architect or licensed professional engineer indicating that the sight lines for the driver of any vehicle exiting the parking facility are such that a proper sight triangle across both sides of the sidewalk will exist so that the driver of any vehicle will be able to see pedestrians on the sidewalk adjacent to the driveway, before any part of the vehicle exits the lot.

(11) Personal Care Home.

Where the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare requires, personal care homes must comply with all applicable regulations of 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600.

(12) Re-Entry Facility.

Re-entry facilities shall not be located:
(a)   Within 500 ft. of any Residential district, SP-INS district, or any protected use (See § 14-203(249) (Protected Use));
(b)   Within 1,000 ft. of any SP-ENT district.

(13) Regulated Uses.

(a)   Designation of Regulated Uses. 682
The following uses are designated as regulated uses:
(.1)   Adult-oriented merchandise;
(.2)   Adult-oriented service;
(.3)   Drug paraphernalia sales;  683
(.4)   Gun shops;
(.5)   Detention and correctional facilities; and
(.6)   Personal credit establishments.
(b)   Regulations and Standards.
(.1)   Separation Requirements.
No regulated use may be located:
(.a)   Within a zoning district where such use is not expressly allowed;
(.b)   Within 1,000 ft. of any other existing regulated use;
(.c)   Within 500 ft. of any Residential district or SP-INS district;
(.d)   Within 1,000 ft. of any SP-ENT zoning district; or
(.e)   Within 500 ft. of the nearest lot line of a lot containing any protected use (see § 14-203(249) (Protected Use)).
(.2)   Discontinuance of Operations.
If a regulated use ceases or discontinues operation for a continuous period of 90 days or more, the regulated use may not resume, or be replaced by any other regulated use unless it complies with the regulated use requirements of this section.

(14) Stables.

(a)   Each stable structure (excluding fences) shall be located at least 500 ft. from each property line abutting a Residential district, and 50 ft. from the front lot line.
(b)   Each stable shall be subject to all other applicable ordinances and regulations of the City, including applicable regulations on stables set forth at Section 10-100 684 of The Philadelphia Code.

(15) Urban Agriculture.

(a)   General.
All urban agriculture uses are subject to the following standards:
(.1)   Sales are permitted on the same lot as the urban agriculture use or in locations where retail sales are an allowed use.
(.2)   The site must be designed and maintained so that water and fertilizer will not drain onto adjacent property.
(b)   Community Gardens, Market and Community-Supported Farms.
The following standards apply to community gardens, and market and community-supported farms:
(.1)   For market and community-supported farm uses only: A fence or dense vegetative screen shall be provided along front, side, and rear lot lines that are adjacent to a Residential zoning district. The fence or dense vegetative screen must comply with the requirements § 14-706 (Fencing and Walls). If a fence is used, the fence shall be at least as finished in appearance as the side facing the applicant's use. Fencing shall be constructed of wood, welded wire, or ornamental metal; chain-link and barbed wire are prohibited as fencing material.
(.2)   Refuse and compost bins must be rodent-resistant and located as far as practicable from abutting residential uses. Refuse must be removed from the site at least once a week.
(.3)   Storage areas for tools and equipment must be enclosed and located as far as practicable from abutting residential uses.
(.4)   No outdoor work activity that involves power equipment or generators may occur between sunset and sunrise.
(c)   Animal Husbandry.
Animal husbandry is subject to applicable regulations on farm animals set forth at subsection 10-101(8) and Section 10-112 of The Philadelphia Code. Where Section 10-112 of The Philadelphia Code permits the keeping of farm animals, they must be fenced or enclosed as far as practicable from abutting residential uses.

(16) Wireless Service Facilities (Freestanding Towers).

Freestanding towers shall meet the following requirements:
(a)   Distance from Residential Dwelling Units.
(.1)   Towers in all Residential and CMX-1 districts shall not be located within 500 ft. of a lot line of any residential dwelling unit, provided that where a fall zone of greater than 500 ft. is required, the greater fall zone distance shall apply.
(.2)   Towers in all Commercial districts other than CMX-1 and in all Industrial districts shall not be located within 250 ft. of a lot line of any residential dwelling unit, provided that where a fall zone of greater than 250 ft. is required, the greater fall zone distance shall apply.
(b)   Minimum Lot Size.
New towers may be erected only on lots with a minimum area of 2,000 sq. ft.
(c)   Setback and Height Requirements.
Buildings and structures associated with a newly erected tower (excluding antennas and antenna towers or support structures) must comply with the setback and height requirements of the zoning district in which they are located.
(d)   Screening.
(.1)   A continuous evergreen screen must be provided around all newly erected towers. The screen may consist of a hedge or a row of evergreen trees. The evergreen screen must be a minimum of six ft. in width with a minimum height of six ft. at time of planting, with a minimum 15-foot height at maturity.
(.2)   All structures, buildings and equipment accessory to antennas placed on an existing structure that is not located within the existing structure must be screened with materials compatible with the existing structures, buildings, or equipment at the time of planting.
(.3)   The vegetative species to be used for required screening must be selected from a list of trees recommended by the Commission. If the Commission determines that existing structures, buildings, vegetation, topography, or other natural features achieve the same level of screening as required above and informs L&I in writing of this finding, the requirements of this subsection may be modified or waived.
(e)   Height Limit.
Ground- and building-mounted towers may not exceed the greater of 60 ft. in height above the average ground level at the base of the tower or building or the maximum building height allowed in the subject zoning district.
(f)   Fall Zone.
Within the lot where the facility is located, there shall be a fall zone around the entire tower whose radius is equal to the height of the tower at its highest point.
(g)   Fencing.
Unless located on an existing building, towers must be completely enclosed by a six-foot tall chain link or similar fence. The entire fence must be located behind the required landscape screen and the required setback.
(h)   Guy Wires.
All guy wires and guyed towers must be clearly marked so as to be visible at all times. All guy wires shall be a minimum of 10 ft. from a property line of the facility.
(i)   Lighting.
All lighting, other than required by the FAA, must be shielded and reflected away from abutting properties.
(j)   Special Exception Decision-Making Criteria.
In all locations in which freestanding towers require special exception approval, the applicant must:
(.1)   submit a definition of the area of service needed for coverage or capacity;
(.2)   submit information showing that the proposed facility would provide the needed coverage or capacity;
(.3)   submit a map showing all alternate sites from which the needed coverage could also be provided, indicating the zoning for all such sites;
(.4)   show why alternate sites that would not require special exception approval have not been proposed;
(.5)   demonstrate that existing facilities cannot accommodate the proposed antennas within the service area and that an existing public, community, or institutional facility cannot accommodate the proposed antennas within the service area;
(.6)   demonstrate that they cannot co-locate the antenna within the service area;
(.7)   demonstrate, by presenting technological evidence, that the tower must be located at the proposed site in order to satisfy the needs of the applicant's wireless grid system;
(.8)   allow other wireless service providers using similar technology to co-locate on the tower;
(.9)   demonstrate how the site will be designed to accommodate future multiple users; and
(.10)   demonstrate that the proposed tower will preserve the preexisting character of the surrounding buildings and land use as much as possible. All components of the proposed tower must be integrated through location and design to be compatible with the existing characteristics of the site to the extent practical. Existing on-site vegetation must be preserved or improved, and the disturbance of the existing topography must be minimized, unless such disturbance would result in less visual impact on the surrounding area; and
(.11)   demonstrate that the applicant has advertised in a newspaper of general circulation, at least 21 days prior to the public hearing, notice of the application, which shall, in addition to the information included on the posting notice, give notice of the pending hearing and of individuals rights to appear at the hearing to apprise the Zoning Board of their concerns regarding the proposed facility. This provision shall be satisfied by presenting to the Zoning Board, at the time of the public hearing, a copy of the newspaper containing the advertisement.

(17) Wireless Service Facilities (Building or Tower-Mounted Antenna).

Building- or tower-mounted antennas and supporting electrical and mechanical equipment are subject to the following requirements:
(a)   They are prohibited on a lot containing a single-family or two-family use.
(b)   They must be painted or screened in a way to match the colors or simulate the materials of the building or tower on which they are mounted.
(c)   They may not be artificially illuminated, unless required by the FAA. If lighting is required, the lighting alternatives and design chosen must cause the least disturbance to the surrounding uses.
(d)   They may not have signs attached to them unless required by the FAA, FCC, or other applicable authority.
(e)   Building-mounted antennas may be mounted to the wall or roof. Antennas, including supporting electrical and mechanical equipment, shall not exceed 15 ft. in height.
(f)   Modification of any tower to accommodate an additional antenna may not cause the height of the tower, excluding antennas, to be increased more than 10 ft. beyond the tower height originally approved.

(18) Nightclubs and Public Entertainment Venues.

Nightclubs and Public Entertainment Venues are subject to the applicable regulations set forth in Section 9-703 (Special Assembly Occupancies) of The Philadelphia Code.

(19) Smoking Lounge.

(a)   Smoking Lounges are subject to the applicable regulations set forth in Section 10-602 (Smoking), Section 10-614 (Electronic Smoking Devices), and Section 9-631 (Tobacco Retailer Permit) of The Philadelphia Code.

(20) Medical Marijuana Dispensary.

(a)   Regulations and Standards.
(.1)   Separation Requirements.
For the purposes of this subsection (.1), "public" shall be defined as owned, leased, or operated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the United States, the City, or any other public or quasi-public governmental body or agency. No medical marijuana dispensary use may be located: 689
(.a)   Within a zoning district where such use is not expressly allowed;
(.b)   Within 500 ft. of any regulated use (see § 14-603(13) (Regulated Use));
(.c)   Within 500 ft. of any school (up to and including the 12th grade) or its adjunct recreation areas/play fields;
(.d)   Within 500 ft. of any public playground;
(.e)   Within 500 ft. of any public swimming pool;
(.f)   Within 500 ft. of any public park;
(.g)   Within 500 ft. of any public recreation center;
(.h)   Within 500 ft. of any public library;
(.i)   Within 500 ft. of any child care; or 690
(.j)   Within the following designated areas:
(i)   City Avenue from the Schuylkill Expressway to City Boundary.
(ii)   63rd Street from City Avenue to Lebanon Avenue.
(iii)   Monument Road from City Avenue to Ford Road.
(iv)   Conshohocken Avenue.
(v)   Parkside Avenue from 52nd Street to Belmont Avenue.
(vi)   Haverford Avenue from City Avenue to Lansdowne Avenue.
(vii)   54th Street from City Avenue to Overbrook Avenue.
(viii)   54th Street from Arlington Street to Montgomery Avenue.
(b)   Procedures.
(.1)   L&I shall not issue a zoning permit for a medical marijuana dispensary unless the applicant certifies that the applicant has provided notice that complies with § 14-303(12)(d) ("Initial Notice from the Applicant to RCOs and Others"), as if that subsection applied, but only to the parties identified in § 14-303(12)(d)(.2)(.a) (RCOs), (.b) (district councilmembers), and (.c) (neighboring properties). The Commission, upon request, shall provide to the applicant the list of required RCOs, properties and district councilmember.
(.2)   The content of the notice required by subsection (.1) shall comply with § 14-303(12)(d)(.3), as if that subsection applied, but only with respect to § 14-303(12)(d)(.3)(.a) (applicant), (.c) (location of application), and (.d) (description of property). The notice shall also contain a description of the application.
(c)   Drug Paraphernalia Sales.  691
Drug Paraphernalia Sales are permitted as an accessory use within the Medical Marijuana Dispensaries.

(1) General.

(a)   Unless otherwise expressly stated in this Zoning Code, accessory uses and structures are permitted in conjunction with allowed principal uses and structures. Limitations on the number of principal buildings permitted per lot are not to be construed as applying to accessory buildings and structures.
(b)   Unless otherwise expressly stated, accessory uses and structures are subject to the same regulations that apply to principal uses and structures.
(c)   Accessory uses and structures must:
(.1)   be subordinate to the principal use and principal structure in terms of area and function;
(.2)   contribute to the comfort, convenience, or necessity of occupants of the principal structure or principal use served; and
(.3)   be customarily found in association with the principal use or principal structure.
(d)   Accessory structures must be constructed in conjunction with or after the principal structure. They may not be constructed before the principal structure. An accessory structure for a residential use shall not exceed 130 sq. ft. and shall not exceed 15 ft. in height, unless otherwise stated by other provisions of the Zoning Code. 692
(e)   Accessory uses and structures must be located on the same lot as the principal use and structure, except as otherwise expressly stated.
(f)   An accessory structure located in a historic district or located on a lot that is listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places is subject to review by the Historical Commission, pursuant to Chapter 14-1000 (Historic Preservation).
(g)   A regulated use, as defined in § 14-603(13) (Regulated Uses), shall not be permitted as an accessory use to a principal use on a lot.

(2) Private Residence Garages.

Private residence garages shall comply with the applicable location and design standards in § 14-803 (Motor Vehicle Parking Standards).

(3) Accessory Parking.

See § 14-803(1) (Accessory Parking Standards).

(4) Decks other than Roof Decks.

All decks, except for decks in CMX-4 and CMX-5 districts, are subject to the following requirements:
(a)   Fences, Guard Rails, and Privacy Screens. 694
Fences or guard rails used to enclose decks may not exceed 42 in. in height, except that privacy screens up to 60 in. in height and no more than fifty percent (50%) opaque may be installed on the sides of decks that are parallel to side lot lines and located within 18 in. of a side lot line that is not also a street line.
(b)   Front Yard.
Decks are prohibited in required front yards.
(c)   Side Yard.
Decks are prohibited in required side yards.
(d)   Rear Yard.
Decks are permitted between the rear wall of the building and the rear property line, provided the following conditions are met:
(.1)   Roof, Walls, Stairs.
A deck may not be enclosed by walls or a roof above the usable surface of the deck, nor may it be enclosed by walls below the usable surface of the deck. Decks and similar attached structures with covers or walls are considered part of the principal building and must comply with all yard and other requirements that apply to the principal building. Stairs from the ground level to the deck are permitted except in the case of attached buildings, where steps from the ground to the deck are prohibited.
(.2)   Access to Garage.
Decks may not be constructed or located to prevent vehicular access to any existing garage whether or not the garage is providing required off-street parking.
(.3)   Minimum Distance from Driveway, Rear Lot Line, and Required Rear Yard.
A deck may not encroach into the required rear yard unless it complies with the following:
(.a)   It is constructed such that the floor level of the deck is at or below the floor level of the first story which is fully above grade; and
(.b)   It is not, at any point, closer than three ft. from a rear lot line serving two or more lots or the edge of any common driveway.
(.4)   Minimum Distance from Lot Lines.
Decks must be constructed so that all vertical support elements are located a minimum distance of 18 in. from all lot lines.

(5) Roof Decks.

Roof decks are permitted for residential uses in all zoning districts. Roof decks for non-residential uses are prohibited, except in the CMX-3, CMX-4, or CMX-5 district, where special exception approval in accordance with the procedures of § 14-303(7) is required. Roof decks are prohibited on accessory structures. Roof decks are subject to compliance with § 14-604(5)(a) through 14-604(5)(c), below.
(a)   Setbacks. 696
Roof decks must be set back at least five ft. from the extreme front building line (closest to the front lot line). In cases where the top story is already set back at least five ft. from the extreme front line of the building, the roof deck does not require an additional setback. A roof deck may not be constructed in the front setback required by § 14-701(2)(b) (Notes for Table 14-701-1) or § 14-701(2)(c) (Notes for Table 14-701-2) for stories above the second story in RSA-5, RSA-6, and RM-1 districts.
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(b)   Height.
A roof deck and associated railings and fencing is considered a permitted appurtenance and is not subject to the building height limitations of the subject zoning district, provided that no part of the deck surface extends more than 48 in. above a plane that is midway between the lowest and the highest points of the roof surface supporting the rooftop deck.
(c)   Roof Deck Access Structures. 697
A roof deck access structure meeting the following requirements is considered a building appurtenance and is not subject to the building height limitations of the subject zoning district.
(.1)   The roof deck access structure may only serve to enclose the access stairs, elevators, or other means of access.
(.2)   Except in the RM-2, RM-3, RM-4, RMX-3, CMX-3, CMX-4, CMX-5, and IRMX districts, the roof deck access structure may not exceed 125 sq. ft. in area, however roof deck access structures that also contain an elevator are permitted an additional 40 sq. ft. of area. 698
(.3)   The roof deck access structure may not exceed 10 ft. in height above the surface of the roof deck.
(.4)   Roof deck access structures must meet the same setback requirements as the associated roof deck, provided that any part of the roof deck access structure located more than 42 in. above the surface of the roof deck must be set back an additional 5 ft. from the required setback of the associated roof deck. The roof deck access structure must be set back 5 ft. from the extreme rear building line. 699
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(.5)   For illustrative purposes only, the following diagrams show the permissible area for a roof deck access structure: 700
Permitted Roof Deck Access Structure Area, Attached Dwelling:
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Note: Height limitation applies everywhere. Square footage limitation does not apply in RM-2, RM-3, RM-4, RMX-3, CMX-3, CMX-4, CMX-5, and IRMX.
Permitted Roof Deck Access Structure Area, Corner Lot:
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Note: Height limitation applies everywhere. Square footage limitation does not apply in RM-2, RM-3, RM-4, RMX-3, CMX-3, CMX-4, CMX-5, and IRMX.
(d)   Fences, Guard Rails, and Privacy Screens. 701
Fences or guard rails used to enclose roof decks may not exceed 42 in. in height, except that privacy screens up to 60 in. in height and no more than fifty percent (50%) opaque may be installed on the sides of the roof decks that are parallel to side lot lines and located within 18 in. of a side lot line that is not also a street line.
(e)   Zoning Permits Not Required.  702
(.1)   Existing permits for roof decks and roof deck access structures may be modified by L&I prior to the issuance of a building permit to allow for one or more of the following modifications, provided the roof deck and the roof deck access structure remain in compliance with the provisions of this § 14-604(5):
(.a)   A relocation of the roof deck or roof deck access structure to a different location on the roof;
(.b)   A reduction in the area of the roof deck or the roof deck access structure; or
(.c)   A reduction in the height of the roof deck access structure.
(.2)   Modifications allowed under this subsection (e) will not require new zoning permits or Zoning Board of Adjustment hearings. This subsection (e) does not apply to any other modifications to a zoning permit.

(6) Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems.

(a)   Roof- and building-mounted small wind energy conversion systems are permitted accessory structures within all zoning districts subject to compliance with the following regulations:
(.1)   Turbines must be set back at least 20 ft. from the front building line and, on corner lots, at least 15 ft. from the street side building line.
(.2)   Turbines and associated equipment are limited to a height of no more than 15 ft. above the roof or top of the parapet, whichever is greater.
(.3)   Small wind energy conversion systems must comply with all noise limitations of The Philadelphia Code.
(.4)   Small wind energy conversion systems must be safely and securely attached to the rooftop in compliance with the building code.
(.5)   When storage batteries are included as part of the wind energy conversion system, they must be placed in a secure container or enclosure meeting the requirements of the building code.
(.6)   If a wind energy conversion system ceases to perform its originally intended function for more than 12 consecutive months, the property owner shall remove the system within 90 days after the end of the 12-month period.
(b)   Ground-mounted wind energy structures must be located in side or rear yards and comply with the following:
(.1)   In Residential districts, ground-mounted wind energy structures are permitted to encroach into required side yards that are at least eight ft. wide and into required rear yards, but not within two ft. of any side or rear lot line.
(.2)   In Commercial, Industrial, and Special Purpose districts, ground-mounted wind energy structures are permitted to encroach into required side and rear yards, but not within two ft. of any side or rear lot line.

(7) Solar Collectors.

(a)   Roof-mounted solar collectors and associated solar collector support structures are permitted accessory structures in all zoning districts, subject to the following standards: 703
(.1)   Solar collector support structures shall be used solely to brace solar collectors and related solar equipment.
(.2)   Solar collector support structures shall not exceed 9 ft. in height above the surface of the roof, unless the total height of the building including the solar collector does not exceed the maximum height permitted in Chapter 14-700 (Development Standards).  704
(.3)   In the RSD, RSA, RTA, RM-1, CMX-1, CMX-2, and CMX-2.5 districts, solar collector support structures and associated solar collectors shall be set back at least seven ft. from the extreme front building line, unless the total height of the building including the solar collector does not exceed the maximum height permitted in Chapter 14-700 (Development Standards).  705
(.4)   In the RSA-5, RSA-6, and RM-1 districts, a solar collector support structure shall not be constructed in the front setback required by § 14-701(2)(b) (Notes for Table 14-701-1) or § 14-701(2)(c) (Notes for Table 14-701-2) for stories above the second story.  706
(.5)   In the RM-2, RM-3, RM-4, RMX-1, RMX-2, RMX-3, CMX-3, CMX-4, CMX-5, Industrial, and Special Purpose districts, solar collector support structures and associated solar collectors shall be set back at least five ft. from the extreme front building line.
(b)   Ground-mounted and freestanding solar collectors are permitted as accessory structures in all zoning districts, subject to compliance with the following.
(.1)   Ground-mounted and freestanding solar collectors must be located in side or rear yards and comply with the following:
(.a)   In Residential districts, ground-mounted and freestanding solar energy structures are permitted to encroach into required side yards that are at least eight ft. wide and into required rear yards, but not within two ft. of any side or rear lot line.
(.b)   In Commercial, Industrial, and Special Purpose districts, freestanding solar structures are permitted to encroach into required side and rear yards, but not within two ft. of any side or rear lot line.
(.2)   The height of ground-mounted and freestanding solar collectors and any mounts may not exceed 20 ft. when oriented at maximum tilt.
(.3)   In Residential districts, the total surface area of all ground-mounted and freestanding solar collectors on the lot may not exceed 1,000 sq. ft.

(8) Satellite Dish Antennas.

(a)   Satellite dish antennas up to one meter in diameter are permitted as accessory uses in all Residential, CMX-1, CMX-2, and CMX-2.5 zoning districts.
(b)   Satellite dish antennas up to three meters in diameter, are permitted as accessory uses in all CMX-3, CMX-4, CMX-5, CA-1, CA-2, Industrial, SP-INS, SP-ENT, and SP-STA zoning districts.
(c)   Any satellite dish antenna not expressly permitted by § 14-604(8)(a) or § 14-604(8)(b) requires special exception approval in accordance with the procedures of § 14-303(7).

(9) Accessory Agricultural Structures.

For the purposes of this § 14-604(9), an agricultural structure shall mean a structure used to grow food or non-food crops, including, but not limited to, high tunnels, cold frames, hoop houses, and green houses. L&I shall not require a zoning permit for an accessory agricultural structure erected for 180 or fewer days. All accessory agricultural structures are subject to compliance with the following:
(a)   An accessory agricultural structure erected for 180 or fewer days (1) is permitted only in a side or rear yard, provided that the structure is set back at least 20 ft. from side and rear lot lines and (2) shall not exceed 18 ft. in height.
(b)   An accessory agricultural structure erected for more than 180 days must comply with the requirements of this Zoning Code.

(10) Home Occupations.

(a)   General.
A home occupation is conducted as an accessory use in a residential dwelling unit. The standards of this section are intended to ensure that home occupations will not be a detriment to the character and livability of the surrounding neighborhood. The regulations recognize that many types of work can be done in a home with little or no effect on the surrounding neighborhood.
(b)   Categories of Home Occupations.
Three categories of home occupations are recognized and are set forth in § 14-604(10)(b)(.1) through § 14-604(10)(b)(.3), below. Each category of home occupation is permitted in accordance with Table 14-604-1. Where a home occupation does not meet one of the categories provided in § 14-604(10)(b)(.1) through § 14-604(10)(b)(.3), below, it is prohibited by this Zoning Code in all zoning districts. All permitted home occupations shall comply with the standards provided in § 14-604(10)(d) (Standards).
(.1)   Home office. 707
A home occupation conducted solely by the residents of the dwelling unit without the employment of other persons. All sales, services or work that requires the presence of a partner, employee, or customer shall take place off the premises. Accessory signs are prohibited.
(.2)   Home business, Professional.
A home occupation for a doctor of medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, chiropractic, optometry or podiatry; minister; lawyer; licensed psychologist; or architect. Each professional home business is permitted one regularly-employed assistant on the premises. Nonresident partners and colleagues shall not visit the premises to engage in the occupation.
(.3)   Home business, General.
A home occupation, other than professional home businesses, where nonresident partners, employees, or customers visit the premises to engage in the occupation. Up to three persons (including one permitted employee) who are not residents of the dwelling unit in which the home business is conducted may be present on the premises at any one time in connection with the home business.
Table 14-604-1: Home Occupations Table 708
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Home Occupation Category
RSD Districts
RSA Districts
RTA Districts
RM Districts
RMX Districts
All other districts
Y = Yes permitted as of right | S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Home office
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Home business, professional
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Home business, general
N
N
N
S
S
Y
 
(c)   Permitted Uses.
(.1)   Permitted home occupations are restricted to the following uses:
(.a)   Business and professional offices;
(.b)   Sole medical, dental, and health practitioners;
(.c)   Business support services;
(.d)   Financial services;
(.e)   Personal services, limited to individual instruction of music, and individual tutoring services; and 709
(.f)   Artist studios and artisan industrial.
(.2)   Regulated uses, as set forth in § 14-603(13) (Regulated Uses), are expressly prohibited as home occupations.
(.3)   Family child cares are not regulated as home occupations and are not subject to the regulations of this section. See § 14-603(5) (Child Care). 710
(d)   Standards.
A dwelling unit may be used for one home occupation subject to compliance with all of the following minimum requirements:
(.1)   The owner of the home occupation shall reside in the dwelling unit in which the home occupation is located.
(.2)   Home occupations must be accessory and secondary to the use of a dwelling unit for residential purposes.
(.3)   No more than one off-street parking space shall be permitted for the home occupation.
(.4)   Home occupations may not result in changes to the residential character of the residential building in which it is located. No separate building entrance that is visible from the street may be added to the residential building for the sole use of the home occupation.
(.5)   Home occupations may not adversely affect the residential character of the neighborhood. Home occupations may not, for example, produce noise, vibration, glare, odors, parking/loading demands, traffic, or other effects that unreasonably interfere with any person's enjoyment of their residence.
(.6)   The home occupation and all related activities must be conducted within a completely enclosed principal or accessory building.
(.7)   Truck deliveries or pick-ups of supplies or products associated with a home occupation are allowed only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Deliveries and pick-ups shall be limited to parcel and small freight carriers.

(11) Accessory Dwelling Units.

(a)   Purpose.
(.1)   Accessory dwelling units help advance City policies by:
(.a)   accommodating new housing units while preserving the character of existing neighborhoods;
(.b)   allowing efficient use of the City's existing housing stock and infrastructure;
(.c)   providing housing options and choices that respond to varying income levels, changing household sizes and lifestyle needs;
(.d)   providing a means for residents – particularly seniors, single parents, and empty-nesters – to remain in their homes and neighborhoods, and obtain extra income, security, companionship, and assistance; and
(.e)   accommodating a broader range of accessible and more affordable housing.
(.2)   The accessory dwelling unit regulations of this section are intended to help promote the benefits of accessory dwelling units, while also preserving neighborhood character and promoting predictability and certainty for established neighborhoods.
(b)   General.
Accessory dwelling units are subject to all applicable regulations of the zoning district in which they are located, except as otherwise expressly stated in this section.
(c)   Where Allowed. 711
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.
(d)   Permitted Areas. 712
(.1)   Historic Structures.
Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted 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.
(.2)   Large Lots in the RSA-5 and CMX-1 Districts. 713
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.
(e)   Owner Occupancy.
The principal dwelling unit or the accessory dwelling unit must be occupied by the owner of the subject lot. Before final occupancy of the accessory dwelling unit, the property owner shall record an affidavit and deed restriction, stating that the property owner will reside on the property, in either the principal or accessory dwelling unit. Once recorded, the deed restriction (requiring owner occupancy) may not be removed or modified without Zoning Board approval.
(f)   Number.
No more than one accessory dwelling unit is allowed per lot.
(g)   Density (Minimum Lot Area per Unit).
No additional land area is required for the accessory dwelling unit beyond the minimum lot size required in the subject zoning district.
(h)   Location of Entrances. 714
Only one entrance to a building containing an accessory dwelling unit may be located on the front facade that faces a street, unless the building contained an additional street-facing entrance before the accessory dwelling unit was created.
(i)   Size. 715
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).

(12) Trash and Recycling Storage Areas.

The following standards apply to accessory trash and recycling storage areas in all Commercial districts:
(a)   The total area of trash and recycling storage areas may not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross floor area in the principal structure.
(b)   The maximum height regulations of the subject zoning district apply to accessory trash and recycling storage areas.

(13) Limited Lodging.

(a)   General.
Limited Lodging is the accommodation of visitors conducted by the primary resident of the dwelling unit, the main use of which is for household living, and where the provision of lodging to any particular visitor is for no more than thirty (30) consecutive days. For purposes of this subsection, the primary resident shall mean either (i) a natural person who is the owner of the dwelling unit, and is entitled to a homestead exclusion pursuant to Code Section 19-1301.2 for such dwelling unit; or (ii) a renter (a) who is a natural person and lives in the dwelling unit as the renter's primary domicile for more than half of the year and (b) who is authorized in writing by the owner to provide limited lodging. Use as Limited Lodging is subject to the applicable licensing and other requirements set forth in Section 9-3909 ("Limited Lodging Operator License").
(b)   Standards.
A dwelling unit may be used for limited lodging subject to compliance with all of the following minimum requirements:
(.1)   The dwelling unit shall remain as a household living unit with housekeeping facilities in common, but not to allow for occupancy by more than three persons (including the owner and lodgers) who are unrelated by blood, marriage, adoption, or foster-child status, or are not Life Partners.
(.2)   Limited lodging must be accessory and secondary to the use of a dwelling unit for residential household living purposes.
(.3)   Limited lodging may not result in changes to the residential character of the residential building in which it is located. No separate building entrance that is visible from the street may be provided for the sole use of the limited lodging.
(.4)   The limited lodging may not adversely affect the residential character of the neighborhood. Limited lodging may not, for example, generate noise, vibration, glare, odors, or other effects that unreasonably interfere with any person's enjoyment of his or her residence.
(.5)   Accessory signs are prohibited.
(.6)   Guests of lodgers shall be allowed only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m.
(.7)   Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed throughout the dwelling unit per the Philadelphia Fire Code.
(.8)   Lodgers shall be notified of the trash and recycle collection days for the property and any applicable rules and regulations pertaining to leaving or storing trash on the exterior of the property. Proper containers shall be provided for the lodgers.
(.9)   Lodgers shall be notified that excessive noise is prohibited per Chapter 10-400  717 of The Philadelphia Code and such violators shall be subject to fines and penalties.
(.10)   The primary resident conducting the limited lodging shall maintain records for a minimum of one (1) year demonstrating primary residency (either entitlement to a Homestead Exemption or, for a renter, residence for more than half the year); the dates of limited lodging and the number of lodgers. Such records shall be made available upon request of any officer of the City responsible for enforcement of any provision of The Philadelphia Code pertaining to the use and occupancy of the dwelling for limited lodging purposes.
(.11)   The owner or his/her designee shall provide contact information to the limited lodgers for the purpose of responding to complaints regarding the condition, operation or conduct of the occupants of the dwelling and have the responsibility to take action to resolve such complaints.
(.12)   All limited lodging is subject to the Fair Practices Ordinance, Chapter 9-1100.

(14) Balconies.

The following standards apply to balconies:
(a)   Balconies are permitted in all residential districts, commercial mixed-use districts, and the IRMX district. 719
(b)   Balconies shall be located at least 10 ft. above the average ground level and shall not be located above the highest floor level of the building, and shall not be an extension of the roof of a structure.
(c)   Balconies may extend from the building line or be set back from the building line at the floor level of the building.
(d)   Balconies shall not extend more than 4 ft. from the building line at the floor level of the building.
(e)   Balconies are prohibited in the required front, side, and rear yards, except in the RM-2, RM-3, RM-4, RMX-3, CMX-3, CMX-4, CMX-5, and IRMX districts, where balconies may extend into the required yard area. 720
(f)   A parapet, balustrade, railing, or other guard shall be located at the front of any balcony and at the sides of any balcony extending beyond the building line. The height of such guard shall be limited to a maximum of 48 in. above the floor of the balcony along the front of the balcony; minimum height shall be as provided in The Philadelphia Building Code. In no case may the front of the balcony be fully enclosed.