Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of Section 14-513, entitled, "/TOD, Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District" to rename it "/TOC, Transit Oriented Communities Overlay District," to expand its applicability radius, and amending various sections to make changes to applicable use, dimensional and parking standards, all under certain terms and conditions.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of Section 14-513, entitled, “/TOD, Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District” to rename it “/TOC, Transit Oriented Communities Overlay District,” to expand its applicability radius, and amending various sections to make changes to applicable use, dimensional and parking standards, all under certain terms and conditions. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: * * * TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING * * * CHAPTER 14-500. OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS * * * § 14-513. [/TOD,] /TOC Transit-Oriented [Development] Communities Overlay District. (1) Purpose. The [/TOD,] /TOC Transit-Oriented [Development] Communities Overlay District [including the development, use, and parking standards of this section,] is intended to [encourage compact urban growth patterns, opportunities for increased transportation mode choice, reduced reliance on the automobile,] foster vibrant, sustainable, mixed-use communities near transit stations. This includes improving the [and a safe and pleasant] safety and quality of the pedestrian [environment.] environment; the inclusion of places to live, work, shop, and play; and enhanced access to transit. [The regulations help ensure an attractive streetscape, a functional mix of complementary uses and provision of amenities that] Taken together, these features wi…