(7) Permanent Structure Requirements.

Construction of permanent structures is not permitted on the steep slope.

(8) Use of Pesticides.

Use of any pesticides in the area described in subsection (2) must adhere to Chapter 6-1300 of the City Code entitled Healthy Outdoor Public Spaces.

(9) Biodiversity.

Golf course operator must work with local environmental organizations to ensure biodiversity related to the species of trees planted within the overlay district and plantings shall be of plants native to the region.

(10) Monitoring.

Continuous monitoring of air and water quality, hydrology, traffic, litter, and biodiversity, must be performed in overlay area in collaboration with local environmental organizations.

(11) Community Outreach and Education.

Golf course operator must hold bi-annual environmental justice education meetings with impacted communities adjoined to overlay district.

(12) Reporting Requirements.

Golf Course operator must commission an annual report prepared by a registered professional environmental engineer outlining environmental health and impacts of water, air, land, and biodiversity of the overlay district and delivered to the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation, local environment organizations, the leadership of the Overbrook Park Civic Association, and to the Councilmember of the 4th District of Philadelphia City Council.

§ 14-539. /EOD, East Poplar Overlay District. 598

 

Notes

598	Added, Bill No. 230318 (became law June 22, 2023).