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(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

 

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   Added, Bill No. 230578 (became law November 16, 2023).
(1)   Definition.
For purposes of this Section:
(a)   Wissahickon Historic District.
“Wissahickon Historic District” shall include the properties identified on the document attached as “Exhibit A”, and generally bounded by Ridge Avenue, Rochelle Avenue, Vicaris Street, and Hermit Street, to the ordinance that added this provision to the Code.
(b)   Complete Demolition.
“Complete demolition” means 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 for a complete demolition of any building or other structure among the designated properties in the Wissahickon Historic District shall be permitted, unless any of the following apply:
(a)   such demolition is necessary to abate an imminently dangerous condition as determined by the Department of Licenses and Inspections; or
(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 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 Wissahickon Historic District constituted, collectively, a designated historic district.
(3)   Expiration.
The § 14-1011 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 Wissahickon Historic District area to the owners of such properties pursuant to § 14-1004 (“Designation”).