§ 14-1009. Demolition Moratorium for the West Christian Street Area. 1013

 

Notes

1013	Added, Bill No. 170821 (approved December 20, 2017); repealed, Bill No. 210075 (approved March 29, 2021); added, Bill No. 210473 (approved July 1, 2021).

(1) Definitions.

For the purposes of this Section, the following definitions apply:

(a)   Moratorium Area.

All lots with street frontage on Christian Street between Broad and 20th Streets.

(b)   Complete Demolition.

Removal of two thirds or more of the structural framing members when work involves the removal of any portion of the exterior wall.

(2) Moratorium Scope.

No zoning permit shall issue for a complete demolition of any building within the designated area shall be permitted, unless either:

(a)   such demolition is necessary to abate an imminently dangerous condition as determined by the Department of Licenses and Inspections;

(b)   such demolition is necessary to abate an unsafe condition impacting the right of way or any adjacent property as determined by the Department of Licenses and Inspections; or

(c)   a permit for such demolition is obtained in accordance with the provisions of § 14-1005 ("Regulation"), applying those provisions as if the properties in the moratorium area were a designated historic district.

(3) Expiration.

This § 14-1009 shall expire at the earlier of:

(a)   12 months after it becomes law; or

(b)   certification by the Historical Commission to the Chief Clerk of Council that it has made a final determination as to the proposed historic designation of the moratorium area, pursuant to § 14-1004 (Designation).

§ 14-1010. Demolition Moratorium in the Victorian Roxborough Area. 1014

 

Notes

1014	Added, Bill No. 210899 (became law January 20, 2022).

(1) Definition.

For purposes of this Section:

(a)   Victorian Roxborough Area.

"Victorian Roxborough area" shall include the properties identified on the document attached as "Exhibit A", and generally bounded by Henry Avenue, Roxborough Avenue, Silverwood Street, and Fountain Street, to the ordinance that added this provision to the Code.

(b)   Total Demolition.

"Total demolition" means removal or partial removal of structural elements for the purpose of removal of an entire structure.

(2) Moratorium Scope.

No zoning permit for a total demolition of any building or other structure among the designated properties in the Victorian Roxborough area shall be permitted, unless either:

(a)   such demolition is necessary to abate an imminently dangerous condition as determined by the Department of Licenses and Inspections; or

(b)   a zoning permit for such demolition is obtained in accordance with the provisions of § 14-1005 ("Regulation"), applying the provisions applicable to building permits to such zoning permit as if the designated properties in the Victorian Roxborough area constituted, collectively, a designated historic district.

(3) Expiration.

The § 14-1010 shall expire at the earlier of:

(a)   12 months after it became law; or

(b)   certification by the Historical Commission to the Chief Clerk of Council that it has mailed notice of the proposed historic designation of more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the properties among the designated properties in the Victorian Roxborough area to the owners of such properties pursuant to § 14-1004 ("Designation").

§ 14-1011. Demolition Moratorium in the Wissahickon Historic District. 1015

 

Notes

1015	Added, Bill No. 230578 (became law November 16, 2023).