§ 14-406. Area Regulations.

   In the area bounded by Sixth Street, Broad Street, Chestnut Street and Arch Street, the Area Regulation provisions of § 14-305(4), the Floor Area Regulation provisions of § 14-305(8), § 14-305(9), and § 14-305(10), and the Retail Space provisions of § 14-305(12) shall apply as if the underlying area was designated as 'C-5' Commercial. In all other areas, the following provisions apply: 300

   (1)   District Area and Boundaries. Boundaries shall be so designated to afford a reasonable line of division between the district and adjacent uses consistent to carry out the purposes and scope of this Title as required in § 14-101. The Plan of Development should also provide for reasonable, compatible spatial relationships between buildings that are situated on the periphery of the district and abutting non-Commercial Entertainment District areas. No limitation on multiple buildings on a lot shall apply in this District. 301

   (2)   Gross Floor Area.

      (a)   The total gross floor area of all buildings shall not exceed 400% of the Commercial Entertainment District. Underground parking shall not be included in this calculation. 302

   (3)   Open Area. For sites that consist of four acres or more, not less than 30% of the site shall be open. For sites of less than four acres, not less than 10% shall be open. No less than fifty percent of this open area shall be constructed of a permeable surface. The total open area calculation shall not include open-air parking lots.

   (4)   Open Area Above the Ground Level. 30% of the required open area may be located above the ground level.

   (5)   Yards. Front, side, or rear yards shall be required in this district as follows and as may be required as part of the approval of a Commercial Entertainment District Plan:

      (a)   Surface parking areas, and any access to parking, aisles, loading or other servicing shall not be permitted within 25 feet of any residential district; 303

      (b)   Waterfront Setback. When located along the Schuylkill or Delaware River, all lots shall provide or allow for an unencumbered set-back from the top of the bank of any river to allow for unrestricted public access to the river's edge. Any land located within this set-back which is dedicated to the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or any public entity, shall be included in the determination of conformance to the requirements of Section 14-406. This waterfront setback shall include as follows:

         (.1)   A public open space which may include privately or publicly owned space at a width of no less than 30 feet; and a publicly or privately owned right-of-way dedicated for pedestrian and bicycle traffic at a width of no less than 20 feet. The Commission may reduce this setback requirement for all or part of a site if site-specific conditions warrant such reduction, but in no case will the setback at any spot be less than 30 feet total, including the pedestrian and bicycle right-of-way. Foundations or structures supporting exterior open spaces shall be permitted within the 50-foot waterfront setback, provided that any encroachment will not reduce the 20 foot minimum width of the pedestrian and bicycle right-of-way. 304

 

Notes

300	Added, Bill No. 080742 (approved November 16, 2008).
301	Amended, Bill No. 060631 (approved November 29, 2006).
302	Amended, Bill No. 060631 (approved November 29, 2006); amended, Bill No. 090354 (approved June 17, 2009).
303	Amended, Bill No. 060631 (approved November 29, 2006).
304	Amended, Bill No. 060631 (approved November 29, 2006); amended, Bill No. 110717 (approved December 14, 2011).