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Proposed Zoning Change for Area Near N. 18th Street and Chelten Avenue

Original title: To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by N. 18th Street, Colonial Street, N. 17th Street and Chelten Avenue.

April 16, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This bill determines the legal land-use designation for a specific area, which dictates what types of buildings or businesses can be developed on those properties.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners within the bounded area

The permitted uses and development potential of their land may change if the bill is enacted.

Committee on Rules

The committee is responsible for reviewing and deciding whether to advance the bill.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 16, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This bill proposes a change to the official Philadelphia zoning map for a specific block bounded by N. 18th Street, Colonial Street, N. 17th Street, and Chelten Avenue. The legislation is currently under review by the Committee on Rules.

Key Facts

  • The bill proposes an amendment to the Philadelphia Zoning Maps.
  • The affected area is bounded by N. 18th Street, Colonial Street, N. 17th Street, and Chelten Avenue.
  • The bill is currently assigned to the Committee on Rules.
  • The bill was introduced on April 16, 2026.
  • The bill is identified by file number 260344.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a zoning change mean for my property?
A zoning change alters the legal classification of land, which determines what can be built on a site, such as residential, commercial, or industrial use.
What is the current status of this bill?
The bill is currently in the Committee on Rules and has not yet been passed.

Why It Matters

This bill determines the legal land-use designation for a specific area, which dictates what types of buildings or businesses can be developed on those properties.

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Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on RulesThe legislative body currently reviewing the bill.Map →
locationPhiladelphiaThe jurisdiction where the zoning change is proposed.Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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