PHILADELPHIA ZONING CODE
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RSD, Residential Single-Family Detached Districts
Detached houses on individual lots
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RTA, Residential Two-Family Attached District
Two-family, semi-detached houses on individual lots
RMX, Residential Mixed-Use Districts
Residential and mixed- use development, including master plan development
CA, Auto-Oriented Commercial Districts
A range of uses, often in the form of shopping centers and other destination-oriented uses
IRMX, Industrial Residential Mixed-Use District
A mix of low-impact industrial, artisan industrial, residential, and neighborhood commercial uses
I-1, Light Industrial District
Low-impact uses including light industrial, fabrication, offices, and research and development
I-3, Heavy Industrial District
Intensive, high-impact uses, including extractive industries and petroleum processing and storage
SP-INS, Institutional (Special Purpose) District
Institutional uses in accordance with an approved master plan
SP-CIV, Institutional (Special Purpose) District
Development and preservation of public-serving institutions and a customary and complementary mix of uses
SP-ENT, Entertainment (Special Purpose) District
Development of major entertainment facilities in accordance with an approved master plan
RSA, Residential Single-Family Attached Districts
Attached and semi-detached houses on individual lots
RM, Residential Multi-Family Districts
Moderate- to high-density, multi-unit residential buildings
CMX (5), Center City Commercial Mixed-Use District
Mixed-use development in the central core area of Center City
CMX (1, 2, 2.5), Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use Districts
Neighborhood-serving retail and service uses, including pedestrian friendly retail commercial corridors
CMX (3, 4), Community Commercial Mixed-Use Districts
Community- and region-serving mixed use development, including retail and service uses
ICMX, Industrial Commercial Mixed-Use District
Commercial and low-impact industrial uses
I-2, Medium Industrial District
Light/moderate impact industrial uses including manufacturing, processing, and distribution
I-P, Port Industrial District
Marine-related industrial uses such as docks, wharves, piers, and transit sheds
SP-PO, Parks and Open Space (Special Purpose) District
Preserve and protect lands set aside for park and open space use
SP-STA, Sports Stadium (Special Purpose) District
Large scale specialized sporting facilities and associated large capacity automobile parking areas
SP-AIR, Airport (Special Purpose) District
Airport uses and complementary mix of uses, while minimizing impacts on surrounding areas
Notes
Use Table Notes
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Note: Overlays may alter any/all
of the use/bulk provisions of a
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The Zoning Code, contained in Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, seeks to protect public health, safety and welfare by
regulating the use of land and controlling the type, size, and height of structures. The Zoning Code includes land use
regulations, building dimensional standards, and parking, signage and landscaping requirements.
This guide includes the general dimensional and use standards for base zoning districts. Notes for dimensional standards
and use tables are included in this guide as well as a summary of bonuses. Consult Chapter 14-600 of the Philadelphia
Code for complete information regarding use regulations. Complete information concerning development standards can
be found in Chapter 14-700. Other zoning standards are not covered by this guide. Please see references below for more
general information.
Please see references below for more information regarding:
General Provisions | Chapter 14-100
Definitions | Chapter 14-200
Administration and Procedures | Chapter 14-300
Base Zoning Districts | Chapter 14-400
Overlay Zoning Districts | Chapter 14-500
Use Regulations | Chapter 14-600
Development Standards | Chapter 14-700
Parking and Loading | Chapter 14-800
Signs | Chapter 14-900
Historic Preservation | Chapter 14-1000
USING THIS GUIDE
The Philadelphia Zoning Code Quick Reference Manual is intended as a general guide to users of Title 14 of The Philadelphia
Code (the Zoning Code). It is not a substitute for any adopted ordinances or codes. The Philadelphia Zoning Code Quick
Reference Manual provides additional details on use and dimensional standards. If these guides conflict with any adopted
ordinance or code, including the Zoning Code, the latter shall govern.
Consult Chapter 14-500 of the Philadelphia Code for information
on Overlay Zoning Districts. If overlay districts conflict with other
provisions of this Zoning Guide, the overlay district provisions shall
govern regardless of whether such provisions are more restrictive or
less restrictive than the conflicting provision. If two or more overlay
district provisions conflict, the stricter provision shall govern, unless
otherwise specified.
The following list of overlay districts may not be exhaustive. Please
consult the Philadelphia Code for complete, up-to-date overlay zoning
districts and their provisions.
/CTR - Center City Overlay District
/NCA - Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District
/NCO - Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District
/ENV - Environmental Preservation Overlay District
/NCP - North Central Philadelphia Overlay District
/CDO - Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District
/DRC - Delaware River Conservation Overlay District
/CAO - City Avenue Overlay District
/WWO - Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District
/AHC - Airport Hazard Control Overlay District
/TOD - Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District
/FNE - Far Northeast Overlay District
/NE - Northeast Overlay District
/WST - West Overlay District
/UED - Urban Experiential Display Overlay Control District
/WWA - West Washington Avenue Overlay District
/ECO - East Callowhill Overlay District
/NDO - Ninth District Overlay District
/STM - St. Mary’s Master Plan Overlay
/FAO - Frankford Academy Overlay District
/IMA - Industrial and Manufacturing Area Overlay District
/FDO - Fourth District Overlay District
/SNM - South Ninth Street Market Overlay District
/AME - American Street Overlay District
/SMH - South Philadelphia Municipal Hub Overlay District
/TSO - 30th Street Overlay District
/VDO - Fifth District Overlay District
/EDO - Eighth District Overlay District
/HHC - Heliport Hazard Control Overlay District
/GAO - Girard Avenue Overlay District
/MIN - Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District
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Zoning Permits:
There are three main paths to getting a zoning permit from the City: by right, by special
exception, or by variance. In all of these cases, you must complete any applicable
prerequisite reviews before the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) can issue
a decision on your zoning permit application
By Right / As-of-Right:
When the project proposal complies with all zoning provisions applicable to the
property, an applicant can get a zoning permit from L&I “by-right” without any action
by the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, or City Council. Certain large
projects must go through an advisory Civic Design Review process.
By Special Exception:
The Zoning Code permits certain uses and development by special exception, which
is granted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment if the project is compatible with the
surrounding neighborhood.
By Variance:
Sometimes special circumstances prevent projects from conforming to the Zoning Code
standards. In these instances, applicants must obtain a variance from the Zoning Board
of Adjustment to deviate from the zoning standards. The Zoning Board of Adjustment
will verify that there are special circumstances presenting an unnecessary hardship in
complying with the Zoning Code.
Consult Chapter 14-300 of the Philadelphia Code for additional information about zoning
permit procedures and requirements.
Nonconformities
Many land uses, buildings, parking areas, lots, signs, and site improvements in the city
do not meet the requirements of the Zoning Code either because they were established
before the adoption of zoning, or they were legal when established but have become
nonconforming due to later zoning changes. While nonconformities are allowed, the
Zoning Code regulates the continued existence, use, modification, and expansion of
them. See Section 14-305 of the Philadelphia Code for additional information.
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RSD-1 RSD-2 RSD-3
Min. Lot Width 75 ft. 65 ft. 50 ft.
Min. Lot Area 10,000 sq. ft. 7,800 sq. ft. 5,000 sq. ft.
Max. Occupied Area 35% 35% 30%
Min. Front Setback 35 ft. 35 ft. 25 ft.
Min. Side Yard
Width [6]
Intermediate Lot: 2/ 15 ft. each
Corner Lot: 15
Intermediate Lot: 2/ 10 ft. each
Corner Lot: 10
Intermediate Lot:
2/ 10 ft. each, 25 ft. total
Corner Lot: 7
Min. Rear Yard Depth 30 ft. 30 ft. 25 ft.
Max. Height 38 ft. 38 ft. 38 ft.
Building Types Detached Only
Lot Width: 75’
Lot Width: 65’
Lot Width: 50’
Side Yard: 15’ min.
Side Yard: 10’ min.
*Side Yard: 10’ min.
Rear: 30’ min.
Rear: 30’ min.
Rear: 25’ min.
Front: 35’ min.
Front: 35’ min.
Front: 25’ min.
38’ max
38’ max
38’ max
Min Lot Area: 10,000 sf. Min Lot Area: 7,800 sf. Min Lot Area: 5,000 sf.
*Intermediate combined Side Yard
depth must equal at least 25’ with
a 10’ min width; Corner lot 7’ min.
Non-residential uses 15’ min.
RSD-1 RSD-2 RSD-3
Table 14-701-1: Dimensional Standards for Lower Density Residential Districts
RSD RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED
Table Notes:
[6] Number of required yards/required width (ft). “Each” identifies that each yard must meet the required minimum size. Where each yard size is not
identified, table identifies total required yard.
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Table 14-602-1: Uses Allowed in Residential Districts
Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
RSD-1 RSD-2 RSD-3
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living (as noted below)
Single-Family
Y Y Y
Two-Family
N N N
Multi-Family
N N N
Group Living (except as noted below)
N N N
Personal Care Home
N N N 14-603 (11)
Single-Room Residence
N N N
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Passive Recreation
Y Y Y
Active Recreation
N N N
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care
N N N
Child Care (as noted below)
Family Child Care
N N Y 14-603 (5)
Group Child Care
N N N 14-603 (5)
Child Care Center
N N N 14-603 (5)
Community Center
N N N
Educational Facilities
N N N
Fraternal Organization
N N N
Hospital
N N N
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits
N N N
Religious Assembly
N N N
Safety Services
N N N
Transit Station
N N N
Utilities and Services, Basic
N N N
Wireless Service Facility
N N N 14-603 (16)(17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional
N N N
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below)
Sole Practitioner
N N N
Group Practitioner
N N N
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY
Consumer Goods (except as noted below)
N N N
Drug Paraphernalia Sales
N N N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop
N N N 14-603 (13)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries
N N N 14-603 (7)
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, Convenience Sales
N N N
Wearing Apparel and Accessories
N N N
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Business Support
N N N
Eating and Drinking Establishment
N N N 14-603 (6)
Personal Services
N N N
Visitor Accommodations
N N N
Commissaries and Catering Services
N N N
URBAN AGRICULTURE USE CATEGORY
Community Garden
Y Y Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm
S S S 14-603 (15)
See page 48 for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., “[2]”) in use table cells.
INTENT: Detached houses on individual lots
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RSA RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED
RSA-1 RSA-2 RSA-3 RSA-4
Min. Lot Width 50 ft. 35 ft. 25 ft. 18 ft. [1]
Min. Lot Area 5,000 sq. ft. 3,150 sq. ft. 2,250 sq. ft. 1,620 sq. ft. [1]
Max. Occupied Area 30% 40% 50% 50%
Min. Front Setback 25 ft. 15 ft. 8 ft. 15 ft.
Min. Side Yard
Width [6]
Detached, Intermediate Lot:
2/10 ft. each, 25 total [8][9]
Detached, Corner Lot: 7 ft.
Semi-Detached: 25 ft. [8]
Detached, Intermediate Lot:
2/8 ft. each [9]
Detached, Corner Lot: 6 ft.
Semi-Detached: 16 ft. [8]
Detached, Intermediate Lot:
2/8 ft. each [9]
Detached, Corner Lot: 8 ft.
Semi-Detached: 8 ft. [8]
Detached, Intermediate Lot:
2/8 ft. each
Detached, Corner Lot: 6 ft.
Semi-Detached: 8 ft. [1]
Attached: [1]
Min. Rear Yard Depth 25 ft. 20 ft.
Single-Family: 15 ft.
Other Use: 20 ft.
Single-Family: 20 ft.
Other Use: 25 ft.
Max. Height 38 ft. 38 ft. 38 ft. 38 ft.
Building Types Detached, Semi-Detached
Detached, Semi-Detached,
Attached
Lot Width: 50’
Lot Width:
30’
Lot Width:
18’
Lot Width: 35’
Lot Width: 25’
*Side Yard: 25’ min.
*Side Yard: 8’ min.
Attached
Attached
Semi-Detached
Semi-Detached
Semi-Detached
Semi-Detached
Semi-Detached
Semi-Detached
Semi-Detached
Semi-Detached
*Side Yard: 16’ min.
Side Yard: 8’ min.
Front: 25’ min.
Front: 15’ min.
Front: 15’ min.
Front: 8’ min.
Rear: 25’ min.
**Rear: 20’ min.
Rear: 20’ min.
*Rear: 15’ min.
38’ max
38’ max
38’ max
38’ max
Min Lot Area: 5,000 sf.
Min Lot Area: 1,620 to 2,700 sf.
Min Lot Area: 3,150 sf.
Min Lot Area: 2,250 sf.
*Detached Intermediate Lot:
10 ft. per side yard, 25 ft. total
Corner Lot: 7 ft.
Non-residential uses 15 ft.
*Detached Intermediate Lot:
8 ft. per side yard. Corner Lot: 6 ft.
Non-residential uses 10 ft.
*Must have an average side yard width
of 12’ not less than 8’ at any point
Detached Intermediate Lot:
8 ft. per side yard. Corner Lot: 6 ft.
**Single-Family 20 ft.
Non-residential uses 25 ft.
4 buildings is the max
for a group in RSA-4
*Single-Family 15 ft.
Non-residential uses 20 ft.
RSA-1
RSA-3
RSA-2
RSA-4
Table Notes:
[1] In the RSA-4 district, a group of attached buildings shall contain a
maximum of four buildings, including the semi-detached buildings at
either end of the group. Each semi-detached building at the end of a
group shall comply with the following:
a. The minimum lot width shall be 30 ft.
b. The minimum lot area shall be 2,700 sq. ft.
c. The minimum required side yard width shall be a minimum
average of 12 ft., not less than 8 ft. at any point.
[6] Number of required yards/required width (ft). “Each” identifies that
each yard must meet the required minimum size. Where each yard
size is not identified, table identifies total required yard.
[8] In the RSA-1, RSA-2, and RSA-3 districts, side yards shall comply
with the following:
a. For lots bounded on only one side by the side or rear yard of
a semi-detached or detached structure, any structure must be
constructed with a side yard that adjoins that side and that
meets this minimum size.
b. For lots bounded on both sides by the side or rear yards of
semi-detached or detached structures, a semi-detached structure
is not permitted. Any detached structure must be constructed as
stated in § 14-701(2)(b)[9].
c. For lots that are not bounded on any side by the side or rear yard
of a semi-detached or detached structure, any structure must be
constructed with a side yard that fully meets this minimum size
on either side.
[9] In the RSA-1, RSA-2, and RSA-3 districts, for lots bounded on both
sides by the side yard of a semi-detached structure, any detached
structure must be constructed with a side yard on both sides, each
with at least fifty percent (50%) of the minimum semi-detached side
yard width required for permitted residential uses.
Table 14-701-1: Dimensional Standards for Lower Density Residential Districts
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Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
RSA-1 RSA-2 RSA-3 RSA-4
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living (as noted below)
Single-Family Y Y Y Y
Two-Family N N N N
Multi-Family N N N N
Group Living (except as noted below) S S S S
Personal Care Home S S S S 14-603 (11)
Single-Room Residence N N N N
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Passive Recreation Y Y Y Y
Active Recreation S S S S
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care N N N N
Child Care (as noted below)
Family Child Care Y Y Y Y 14-603 (5)
Group Child Care N N N N 14-603 (5)
Child Care Center N N N N 14-603 (5)
Community Center N N N N
Educational Facilities S[2] S[2] S[2] S[2]
Fraternal Organization S[2] S[2] S[2] S[2]
Hospital S[2] S[2] S[2] S[2]
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits S[2] S[2] S[2] S[2]
Religious Assembly Y[2] Y[2] Y[2] Y[2]
Safety Services Y[2] Y[2] Y[2] Y[2]
Transit Station Y[2] Y[2] Y[2] Y[2]
Utilities and Services, Basic S[2] S[2] S[2] S[2]
Wireless Service Facility S S S S 14-603 (16)(17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional N N N N
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below)
Sole Practitioner N N N N
Group Practitioner N N N N
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY
Consumer Goods (except as noted below) N N N N
Drug Paraphernalia Sales N N N N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop N N N N 14-603 (13)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries N N N N 14-603 (7)
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, Convenience Sales N N N N
Wearing Apparel and Accessories N N N N
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Business Support N N N N
Eating and Drinking Establishment N N N N 14-603 (6)
Personal Services N N N N
Visitor Accommodations N N N N
Commissaries and Catering Services N N N N
URBAN AGRICULTURE USE CATEGORY
Community Garden Y Y Y Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm Y Y Y Y 14-603 (15)
Table 14-602-1: Uses Allowed in Residential Districts
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Min. Lot Width 16 ft.
Min. Lot Area
Council Districts
1,2,3,7: 960 sq. ft. [2]
Council Districts
4,5,6,8,9,10: 1,440 sq. ft. [2]
Max. Occupied Area
Intermediate: 75%
Corner: 80% [3]
Min. Front Setback
Based on adjacent
[4,5]
Min. Side Yard
Width [6]
Detached, Intermediate Lot:
2/5ft. each
Detached, Corner Lot: 5 ft.
Semi-Detached: 5 ft.
Min. Rear Yard Depth 9 ft. [7]
Max. Height 38 ft.
Building Types
Detached,
Semi-Detached,
Attached
Table Notes:
[2] In the RSA-5 district, a lot containing at least 1,600 sq. ft. of land may be divided into lots with a minimum lot size of 800 sq. ft., provided that:
a. At least 75% of lots adjacent to the lot to be divided is 1,000 sq. ft. or less;
b. Each of the lots created is used for one single-family attached home; and
c. Each of the lots created meets the minimum lot width requirement of the zoning district.
[3] In the RSA-5 and RSA-6 districts, buildings on lots equal to or less than 45 ft. in depth are exempt from the maximum occupied area requirement.
[4] If abutting lots on both sides of an attached building contain only two stories of enclosed area, the stories above the second story of the attached house shall be set back an addi-
tional eight ft. from the minimum distance between the front facades and the front lot line required by § 14-701(2)(b)[5] below; except this requirement shall not apply to corner lots.
[5] In the RSA-5 and RSA-6 districts, front facades shall comply with the following:
a. On any given street, the distance between the front facade and the front lot line shall be no greater than the distance between the front facade and the front lot line of the
principal building on the immediately adjacent lot on such street with the greater distance between its front facade and its front lot line; and shall be no less than the distance
between the front facade and the front lot line of the principal building on the immediately adjacent lot on such street with the lesser distance between its front facade and its
front lot line.
b. On any given street, if there is no principal building on an immediately adjacent lot, then the distance between the front facade and the front lot line shall match the distance
between the front facade and the front lot line on the closest building to the subject property that is on the same blockface. If there is no such building, the minimum distance
between the front facade and the front lot line shall be zero.
c. If the property is bounded by two or more streets, only the primary frontages as designated in § 14-701(1)(d)(.4) (Primary Frontage) shall be subject to the front facade require-
ments of (.a) and (.b) above.
[6] Number of required yards/required width (ft). “Each” identifies that each yard must meet the required minimum size. Where each yard size is not identified, table identifies total
required yard.
[7] In the RSA-5 district, the minimum rear yard depth for lots equal to or less than 45 ft. in depth shall be 7 ft.
Lot Width: 16’
Lot Width: 16’
*Side Yard: 5’ min.
Attached
Semi-Detached
Attached
Semi-Detached
Front: Allowable
setback determined
by adjacent lots.
Front: Allowable
setback determined
by adjacent lots.
**Rear: 9 ft.
**Rear: 9 ft.
38’ max
Min Lot Area: 960 sf.
*Non-residential uses 8 ft.
**For lots less than 45 ft. in depth rear yard shall be 5 ft. for
first 12 ft. of building height. Portions of buildings above 12
ft. shall comply with the minimum rear yard depth of 9 ft.
RSA-5
RSA RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED
RSA-5
Table 14-701-1: Dimensional Standards for
Lower Density Residential Districts
Accessory Dwelling Units in RSA-5
Permitted in historic structures
or on lots 1,600 sq. ft or greater
Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 7
Permitted in historic structures only Council Districts 4, 5, 8, 9
Not permitted Council Districts 6, 10
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Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
RSA-5
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living (as noted below)
Single-Family Y
Two-Family N
Multi-Family N
Group Living (except as noted below) S
Personal Care Home S 14-603 (11)
Single-Room Residence N
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Passive Recreation Y
Active Recreation S
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care N
Child Care (as noted below)
Family Child Care Y 14-603 (5)
Group Child Care S[2] 14-603 (5)
Child Care Center N 14-603 (5)
Community Center N
Educational Facilities S[2]
Fraternal Organization S[2]
Hospital S[2]
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits S[2]
Religious Assembly Y[2]
Safety Services Y[2]
Transit Station Y[2]
Utilities and Services, Basic S[2]
Wireless Service Facility S 14-603 (16)(17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional N
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below)
Sole Practitioner N
Group Practitioner N
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY
Consumer Goods (except as noted below) N
Drug Paraphernalia Sales N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop N 14-603 (13)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries N 14-603 (7)
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, Convenience Sales N
Wearing Apparel and Accessories N
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Business Support N
Eating and Drinking Establishment N 14-603 (6)
Personal Services N
Visitor Accommodations N
Commissaries and Catering Services N
URBAN AGRICULTURE USE CATEGORY
Community Garden Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm Y 14-603 (15)
Table 14-602-1: Uses Allowed in Residential Districts
See page 48 for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., “[2]”) in use table cells.
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Table Notes:
[3] In the RSA-5 and RSA-6 districts, buildings on lots equal to or less than 45 ft. in depth are exempt from the maximum occupied area requirement.
[4] If abutting lots on both sides of an attached building contain only two stories of enclosed area, the stories above the second story of the attached house shall be set back an addi-
tional eight ft. from the minimum distance between the front facades and the front lot line required by § 14-701(2)(b)[5] below; except this requirement shall not apply to corner lots.
[5] In the RSA-5 and RSA-6 districts, front facades shall comply with the following:
a. On any given street, the distance between the front facade and the front lot line shall be no greater than the distance between the front facade and the front lot line of the
principal building on the immediately adjacent lot on such street with the greater distance between its front facade and its front lot line; and shall be no less than the distance
between the front facade and the front lot line of the principal building on the immediately adjacent lot on such street with the lesser distance between its front facade and its
front lot line.
b. On any given street, if there is no principal building on an immediately adjacent lot, then the distance between the front facade and the front lot line shall match the distance
between the front facade and the front lot line on the closest building to the subject property that is on the same blockface. If there is no such building, the minimum distance
between the front facade and the front lot line shall be zero.
c. If the property is bounded by two or more streets, only the primary frontages as designated in § 14-701(1)(d)(.4) (Primary Frontage) shall be subject to the front facade require-
ments of (.a) and (.b) above.
[6] Number of required yards/required width (ft). “Each” identifies that each yard must meet the required minimum size. Where each yard size is not identified, table identifies total
required yard.
[10] The maximum height shall be 35 ft. if any of the following conditions apply, provided that the maximum height shall be 38 ft. if no roof deck access structures are included on the lot
and any of the following conditions apply:
a. The lot has an area of 960 sq. ft. or greater;
b. The applicant records an instrument, or instruments, in favor of the City, in substance satisfactory to the Department of Planning and Development and in form satisfactory to the
Law Department, committing to maintain the property as affordable, as defined in § 14-702(7)(a)(.1) and as regulated by § 14-702(7)(b)(.2) and § 14-702(7)(e); or
c. The applicant demonstrates that at least thirty percent (30%) of lots on the same block face as the primary frontage of the applicant’s property have either:
i. No structures; or
ii. A structure with a height of at least 30 feet (not including roof deck access structures, parapets, balustrades, or solar collectors).
Lot Width: 14’
Lot Width: 14’
*Side Yard: 5’ min.
Attached
Semi-Detached
Attached
Semi-Detached
Front: Allowable
setback determined
by adjacent lots.
Front: Allowable
setback determined
by adjacent lots.
Rear: 7 ft.
*Rear: 7 ft.
25’ max
Min Lot Area: 700 sf.
*Non-residential uses 8 ft.
RSA-6
RSA RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED
Min. Lot Width 14 ft.
Min. Lot Area 700 sq. ft.
Max. Occupied Area 80% [3]
Min. Front Setback
Based on adjacent
[4,5]
Min. Side Yard
Width [6]
Detached, Intermediate Lot:
2/5ft. each
Detached, Corner Lot: 5 ft.
Semi-Detached: 5 ft.
Min. Rear Yard Depth 7 ft.
Max. Height 25 ft. [10]
Building Types
Detached,
Semi-Detached,
Attached
RSA-6
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Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
RSA-6
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living (as noted below)
Single-Family Y
Two-Family N
Multi-Family N
Group Living (except as noted below) S
Personal Care Home S 14-603 (11)
Single-Room Residence N
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Passive Recreation Y
Active Recreation S
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care N
Child Care (as noted below)
Family Child Care Y 14-603 (5)
Group Child Care S[2] 14-603 (5)
Child Care Center N 14-603 (5)
Community Center N
Educational Facilities S[2]
Fraternal Organization S[2]
Hospital S[2]
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits S[2]
Religious Assembly Y[2]
Safety Services Y[2]
Transit Station Y[2]
Utilities and Services, Basic S[2]
Wireless Service Facility S 14-603 (16)(17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional N
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below)
Sole Practitioner N
Group Practitioner N
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY
Consumer Goods (except as noted below) N
Drug Paraphernalia Sales N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop N 14-603 (13)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries N 14-603 (7)
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, Convenience Sales N
Wearing Apparel and Accessories N
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Business Support N
Eating and Drinking Establishment N 14-603 (6)
Personal Services N
Visitor Accommodations N
Commissaries and Catering Services N
URBAN AGRICULTURE USE CATEGORY
Community Garden Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm Y 14-603 (15)
Table 14-602-1: Uses Allowed in Residential Districts
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Lot Width: 25’
Semi-Detached
Semi-Detached
Side Yard: 8’ min.
Front: 8’ min.
*Rear: 15’ min.
38’ max
Min Lot Area: 2,250 sf.
*Single-Family 15 ft.
Non-residential uses 20 ft.
RTA-1
RTA RESIDENTIAL TWO-FAMILY ATTACHED
RTA-1
Min. Lot Width 25 ft.
Min. Lot Area 2,250 sq. ft.
Max. Occupied Area 50%
Min. Front Setback 8 ft.
Min. Side Yard
Width [6]
Detached, Intermediate Lot:
2/8ft. each
Detached, Corner Lot: 8 ft.
Semi-Detached: 8 ft.
Min. Rear Yard Depth
Single-Family: 15 ft.
Other Use: 20 ft.
Max. Height 38 ft.
Building Types
Detached,
Semi-Detached
Table 14-701-1: Dimensional Standards for
Lower Density Residential Districts
Table Notes:
[6] Number of required yards/required width (ft). “Each” identifies that each yard
must meet the required minimum size. Where each yard size is not identified,
table identifies total required yard.
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Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
RTA-1
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living (as noted below)
Single-Family Y
Two-Family Y
Multi-Family N
Group Living (except as noted below) S
Personal Care Home S 14-603 (11)
Single-Room Residence N
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Passive Recreation Y
Active Recreation S
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care Y
Child Care (as noted below)
Family Child Care Y 14-603 (5)
Group Child Care S[2] 14-603 (5)
Child Care Center N 14-603 (5)
Community Center N
Educational Facilities S[2]
Fraternal Organization S[2]
Hospital S[2]
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits S[2]
Religious Assembly Y[2]
Safety Services Y[2]
Transit Station Y[2]
Utilities and Services, Basic S[2]
Wireless Service Facility S 14-603 (16)(17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional N
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below)
Sole Practitioner N
Group Practitioner N
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY
Consumer Goods (except as noted below) N
Drug Paraphernalia Sales N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop N 14-603 (13)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries N 14-603 (7)
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, Convenience Sales N
Wearing Apparel and Accessories N
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Business Support N
Eating and Drinking Establishment N 14-603 (6)
Personal Services N
Visitor Accommodations N
Commissaries and Catering Services N
URBAN AGRICULTURE USE CATEGORY
Community Garden Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm Y 14-603 (15)
Table 14-602-1: Uses Allowed in Residential Districts
See page 48 for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., “[2]”) in use table cells.
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RM-1
Min. Lot Width 16 ft.
Min. Lot Area 1,440 sq. ft. [1]
Max. Occupied Area
Intermediate 75%; Corner 80% [2]
Min. Front Setback
Based on adjacent [5,6]
Min. Side Yard
Width [8]
5’ to 12’ based on number of families (see diagram)
Min. Rear Yard Depth
9 ft. [9]
Max. Height /
FAR (Floor Area Ratio)
38 ft. [5] *
Dwelling Unit
Density
A minimum 360 sq. ft. of lot area is required per dwelling
unit for the first 1,440 sq. ft. of lot area.
A minimum of 480 sq. ft. of lot area is required per
dwelling unit for the lot area in excess of 1,440 sq. ft.
* Zoning Bonus
Summary
RM-1
Housing Unit Bonus
Mixed Income
Housing
(§14-702(7))
Moderate
Income
25% increase in units permitted
Low
Income
50% increase in units permitted
Green Roof
(§14-702(16))
25% increase in units permitted
For bonus restrictions in select geographic areas, see page 49.
Table 14-701-2: Dimensional Standards for Higher Density Residential Districts
RM RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY
Table Notes:
[1] In the RM-1 district, a lot containing at least 1,920 sq. ft. of land may be divided into lots with a minimum lot size of 960 sq. ft., provided that:
a. At least seventy-five percent (75%) of lots adjacent to the lot to be divided are 1,000 sq. ft. or less; and
b. Each of the lots created meets the minimum lot width requirement of the zoning district.
[2] In the RM-1 district, buildings on lots less than 45 ft. in depth are exempt from the maximum occupied area requirement.
[5] If abutting lots on both sides of an attached building contain only two stories of enclosed area, stories above the second story of the attached house shall be set back an additional
eight ft. from the minimum distance between the front facade and the front lot line described in § 14-701(2)(b)[6] below; except this requirement shall not apply to corner lots.
[6] In the RM-1 district, front facades shall comply with the following:
a. On any given street, the distance between the front facade and the front lot line shall be no greater than the distance between the front facade and the front lot line of the
principal building on the immediately adjacent lot on such street with the greater distance between its front facade and its front lot line; and shall be no less than the distance
between the front facade and the front lot line of the principal building on the immediately adjacent lot on such street with the lesser distance between its front facade and its
front lot line.
b. On any given street, if there is no principal building on an immediately adjacent lot, then the distance between the front facade and the front lot line shall match the distance
between the front facade on the closest building to the subject property that is on the same blockface. If there is no such building, the minimum distance between the front
facade and the front lot line shall be zero.
c. If the property is bounded by two or more streets, only the primary frontages as designated in § 14-701(1)(d)(.4) (Primary Frontage) shall be subject to the front facade require-
ments of (.a) and (.b) above.
[8] Number of required yards/required width (ft). “Each” identifies that each yard must meet the required minimum size. Where each yard size is not identified, table identifies total
required yard.
[9] In the RM-1 district, lots less than 45 ft. in depth shall be exempt from rear yard area requirements but shall provide a minimum rear yard depth of 7 ft.
38’ max*
Lot Width: 16’
Lot Width: 16’
Side Yard: 5’ min.
Attached
Semi-Detached
Attached
Semi-Detached
Front: Allowable
setback determined
by adjacent lots.
Front: Allowable
setback determined
by adjacent lots.
Rear: 9 ft.
Rear: 9 ft.
Min Lot Area: 1,440 sf.
For lots less than 45 ft. in depth rear yard shall be 5 ft. for
first 12 ft. of building height. Portions of buildings above 12
ft. shall comply with the minimum rear yard depth of 9 ft.
Single/Two/Multi-Family Detached 5’; Multi-Family Detached
Corner lot 8 ft.; Multi-Family Semi-Detached 12 ft.
Non-residential uses 12 ft.
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Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
RM-1
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living (as noted below)
Single-Family Y
Two-Family Y[1]
Multi-Family Y[1]
Group Living (except as noted below) S
Personal Care Home S 14-603 (11)
Single-Room Residence S
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Passive Recreation Y
Active Recreation S
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care Y
Child Care (as noted below)
Family Child Care Y 14-603 (5)
Group Child Care S[2] 14-603 (5)
Child Care Center N 14-603 (5)
Community Center Y
Educational Facilities S[2]
Fraternal Organization S[2]
Hospital S[2]
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits S[2]
Religious Assembly Y[2]
Safety Services Y[2]
Transit Station Y[2]
Utilities and Services, Basic S[2]
Wireless Service Facility S 14-603 (16 (17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional N
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below)
Sole Practitioner N
Group Practitioner N
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY
Consumer Goods (except as noted below) N
Drug Paraphernalia Sales N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop N 14-603 (13)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries N 14-603 (7)
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, Convenience Sales N
Wearing Apparel and Accessories N
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Business Support N
Eating and Drinking Establishment N 14-603 (6)
Personal Services N
Visitor Accommodations N
Commissaries and Catering Services N
URBAN AGRICULTURE USE CATEGORY
Community Garden Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm Y 14-603 (15)
Table 14-602-1: Uses Allowed in Residential Districts
See page 48 for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., “[2]”) in use table cells.
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RM-2 RM-3 RM-4
Min. Lot Width
50 ft. 50 ft. 20 ft.
Min. Lot Area
15,000 sq. ft. 10,000 sq. ft. 2,500 sq. ft.
Max. Occupied Area
N/A 50%
Intermediate 75%;
Corner 80%
Min. Front Setback
Based on height [7] 20 ft. N/A
Min. Side Yard
Width [8]
Based on height [7]
6’ to 16’ based on number
of families (see diagram)
5 ft.
Min. Rear Yard Depth
Based on height [7] 20 ft. 5 ft. if used
Max. Height /
FAR (Floor Area Ratio)
70% of Lot Area* 150% of Lot Area* 350% of Lot Area*
* Zoning Bonus Summary
Additional FAR
RM-2 RM-3 RM-4
Mixed Income Housing
(§14-702(7))
Moderate
Income
25% 50% 100%
Low
Income
50% 75% 175%
For bonus restrictions in select geographic areas, see page 49.
Table Notes:
[7] For lot lines other than street lines, the minimum setback for structures from each lot line shall be equal to 3/4 of the height of the structure. For lot lines that are street lines, the
minimum setback for structures, for the purposes of this subsection, shall be measured from the centerline of that street and shall be equal to 3/4 of the height of the structure.
[8] Number of required yards/required width (ft). “Each” identifies that each yard must meet the required minimum size. Where each yard size is not identified, table identifies total
required yard.
RM RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY
Min. Lot Width: 50’
Min. Lot Width: 50’
Min. Lot Width: 20’
Street Centerline
FAR = 70% of Lot Area
*
FAR = 150% of Lot Area
*
FAR = 350% of Lot Area
*
Front: 3/4 H
(measured from
Street Centerline)
Front: 20’ min.
Side Yard: 3/4 H
Rear: 3/4 H
Rear: 20’min.
Rear: 5’min. (if used)
Min Lot Area: 15,000 sf. Min Lot Area: 10,000 sf. Min Lot Area: 2,500 sf.
[7] For lot lines other than street
lines, the minimum setback for structures
from each lot line shall be equal to 3/4 of
the height of the structure. For lot lines
that are street lines, the minimum setback
for structures, for the purposes of this
subsection, shall be measured from the
centerline of that street and shall be equal
to 3/4 of the height of the structure.
H (height)
Side Yard: 6 to 16ft.
Side Yard: 5’ min.
Single/Two/Multi-Family Detached 8 ft.; Single/
Two Family Detached Corner Lot 6 ft.; Single/
Two Family Semi-Detached 10 ft.; Multi-Family
Semi-Detached 16’; Non-residential uses 8ft.
RM-2 RM-3 RM-4
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Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
RM-2 RM-3 RM-4
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living (as noted below)
Single-Family Y Y Y
Two-Family Y Y Y
Multi-Family Y Y Y
Group Living (except as noted below) S S S
Personal Care Home S S S 14-603 (11)
Single-Room Residence S S S
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Passive Recreation Y Y Y
Active Recreation S S S
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care Y Y Y
Child Care (as noted below)
Family Child Care Y Y Y 14-603 (5)
Group Child Care S[2] S[2] S[2] 14-603 (5)
Child Care Center N N N 14-603 (5)
Community Center Y Y Y
Educational Facilities S[2] S[2] S[2]
Fraternal Organization S[2] S[2] S[2]
Hospital S[2] S[2] S[2]
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits S[2] S[2] S[2]
Religious Assembly Y[2] Y[2] Y[2]
Safety Services Y[2] Y[2] Y[2]
Transit Station Y[2] Y[2] Y[2]
Utilities and Services, Basic S[2] S[2] S[2]
Wireless Service Facility S S S 14-603 (16)(17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional N N N
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below)
Sole Practitioner N N N
Group Practitioner N N N
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY
Consumer Goods (except as noted below) N N N
Drug Paraphernalia Sales N N N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop N N N 14-603 (13)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries N N N 14-603 (7)
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, Convenience Sales N N N
Wearing Apparel and Accessories N N N
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Business Support N N N
Eating and Drinking Establishment N N N 14-603 (6)
Personal Services N N N
Visitor Accommodations N N N
Commissaries and Catering Services N N N
URBAN AGRICULTURE USE CATEGORY
Community Garden Y Y Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm Y Y Y 14-603 (15)
Table 14-602-1: Uses Allowed in Residential Districts
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RMX-1 RMX-2 RMX-3
Min. Lot Width
N/A N/A N/A
Min. Street Frontage
50 ft. N/A N/A
Min. District Area
2 Acres 1 Acre N/A
Max Occupied Area
50% (or 75% for areas with
historic structures) [3]
75% of district area [4]
Buildings < 5 stories with
1 or more dwelling units: 90%;
Others: 100%
Max. Floor Area Ratio
150% of District Area
(excluding streets) *
250% of District Area
(excluding streets) [4] *
500% *
Subject to Approved Master Plan
* Zoning Bonus Summary
Additional FAR
RMX-1 RMX-2 RMX-3
Mixed Income Housing
(§14-702(7))
Moderate
Income
50% 75% 150%
Low
Income
75% 125% 250%
For bonus restrictions in select geographic areas, see page 49.
RMX RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE
Table 14-701-2: Dimensional Standards for Higher Density Residential Districts
Table Notes:
[3] The occupied area shall constitute no more than fifty percent (50%) of the master plan area, except that for land containing historically significant
structures, occupied area shall constitute no more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the master plan area.
[4] Open air parking shall be included in the maximum occupied area measurement in the RMX-1 and RMX-2 district.
*Side Yard: 5 ft. to 8 ft.
Min 50% open area
Min 25% open area
Rear: 25’ min.
Front: 50’ min.
Front: 25’ min.
Min District Area: 2 Acres Min District Area: 1 Acres Min Lot Area: 5,000 sf.
* If used: Buildings < 4 stories with
three or fewer dwelling units = 5 ft.;
Others = 8 ft.
FAR = 150% of District Area*
FAR = 250% of District Area*
FAR = 500%*
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Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
RMX-1 RMX-2 RMX-3
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
Residential Use Category
Household Living (as noted below)
Single-Family
Y Y Y
Two-Family
Y Y Y
Multi-Family
Y Y Y
Group Living (except as noted below)
S S S
Personal Care Home
S S S 14-603 (11)
Single-Room Residence
S S S
Parks and Open Spaces Use Category
Passive Recreation
Y Y Y
Active Recreation
S S S
Public, Civic, and Institutional Use Category
Adult Care
Y Y Y
Child Care (as noted below)
Family Child Care
Y Y Y 14-603 (5)
Group Child Care
Y Y Y 14-603 (5)
Child Care Center
Y Y Y 14-603 (5)
Community Center
Y Y N
Educational Facilities
S S S
Fraternal Organization
S S S
Hospital
S S S
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits
S S S
Religious Assembly
Y Y Y
Safety Services
Y Y Y
Transit Station
Y Y Y
Utilities and Services, Basic
S S S
Wireless Service Facility
S S S 14-603 (16)(17)
Office Use Category
Business and Professional
Y[3] Y[4] Y
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below)
Sole Practitioner
Y[3] Y[4] Y
Group Practitioner
S[3] S[4] Y
Retail Sales Use Category
Consumer Goods (except as noted below)
Y[3] Y[4] Y[5]
Drug Paraphernalia Sales
N N N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop
N N N 14-603 (13)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries
Y[3] Y[4] Y[5] 14-603 (7)
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, Convenience Sales
Y[3] Y[4] Y[5]
Wearing Apparel and Accessories
Y[3] Y[4] Y[5]
Commercial Services Use Category
Business Support
Y[3] Y[4] Y[5]
Eating and Drinking Establishment
Y[3] Y[4] Y[5] 14-603 (6)
Personal Services
Y[3] Y[4] Y[5]
Visitor Accommodations
N Y[4] Y[5]
Commissaries and Catering Services
Y[3] Y[4] Y[5]
Urban Agriculture Use Category
Community Garden
Y Y Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm
Y Y Y 14-603 (15)
Table 14-602-1: Uses Allowed in Residential Districts
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CA-1 CA-2
Min. District Area
N/A 80,000 sq. ft.
Min. Street Frontage
50 ft. 100 ft.
Min. Lot Area
5,000 sq. ft. 15,000 sq. ft.
Max. Occupied Area
60% 100%
Min. Side Yard Width
5 ft. if used N/A
Min. Rear Yard Depth
5 ft. if used N/A
Max. Height
38 ft. 38 ft.
CA-1 CA-2 CA-2
Min. Street Frontage: 50’
Min. Street Frontage: 100’
Min. Street Frontage: 100’
Height: 38’ max
(In context to overall large-scale
shopping areas)
Height: 38’ max
Height: 38’ max
Max. Occupied Area: 60%
Min. Lot Area: 5,000 sq. ft Min. Lot Area: 15,000 sq. ft. Min. Lot Area: 15,000 sq. ft.
Max. Occupied Area: 100%
Max. Occupied Area: 100%
Side: Min 5’
if used
Rear: Min 5’
if used
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Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
CA
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
1 2
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living (as noted below)
Single-family N N
Two-family N N
Multi-family N N
Group Living (except as noted below) N N
Personal Care Home Y N 14-603 (11)
Single-Room Residence N N
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Passive Recreation Y Y
Active Recreation Y Y
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care Y Y
Child Care (as noted below)
Family Child Care N N 14-603 (5)
Group Child Care Y Y 14-603 (5)
Child Care Center Y Y 14-603 (5)
Community Center N N
Educational Facilities N Y
Fraternal Organization N Y
Hospital N Y
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits Y Y
Religious Assembly N Y
Safety Services Y Y
Transit Station S Y
Utilities and Services, Basic S S
Wireless Service Facility (as noted below)
Freestanding Tower S Y 14-603 (16)
Building or Tower-Mounted Antenna Y Y 14-603 (17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional Y Y
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below)
Sole Practitioner Y Y
Group Practitioner Y Y
Government Y Y
Building Supplies and Equipment Y Y 14-603 (3)
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY
Consumer Goods (except as noted below) Y Y
Drug Paraphernalia Sales N N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop N N 14-603 (13)
Medical Marijuana Dispensary N Y 14-603 (20)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries Y Y 14-603 (7)
Pets and Pet Supplies Y Y
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals,
and Convenience Sales
Y Y
Wearing Apparel and Accessories Y Y
Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
CA
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
1 2
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Animal Services (except as noted below) Y Y
Boarding and Other Services N N 14-603 (14)
Assembly and Entertainment
(except as noted below)
S Y
Casino N N
Nightclubs and Private Clubs N Y 14-603 (18)
Building Services N Y
Business Support Y Y
Eating and Drinking Establishments (as noted below)
Prepared Food Shop Y Y
Take-Out Restaurant S Y 14-603 (6)
Sit Down Restaurant Y Y
Smoking Lounge N N 14-603 (19)
Financial Services (except as noted below) Y Y
Personal Credit Establishment N N 14-603 (13)
Funeral and Mortuary Services Y Y
Maintenance & Repair of Consumer Goods Y Y
Marina N N
Parking, Non-Accessory (as noted below)
Surface Parking S Y 14-603 (10)
Structured Parking S Y 14-603 (10)
Personal Services (except as noted below) Y Y
Body Art Service N N
14-603 (2)
(13)
Fortune Telling Service Y Y
Radio, Television, and Recording Services Y Y
Visitor Accommodations N Y
Commissaries and Catering Services Y Y
VEHICLE AND VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICES
Commercial Vehicle Sales and Rental N S
Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance N N
Personal Vehicle Sales and Rental N S
Vehicle Fueling Station S Y 14-603 (8)
Vehicle Equipment and Supplies Sales
and Rental
S S
WHOLESALE, DISTRIBUTION, STORAGE USE CATEGORY
Moving and Storage Facilities N Y
Wholesale Sales and Distribution N Y 14-603 (1)
INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGORY
Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial N Y
Research and Development Y Y
URBAN AGRICULTURE USE CATEGORY
Community Garden Y Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm Y Y 14-603 (15)
Table 14-602-2: Uses Allowed in Commercial Districts
See page 48 for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., “[2]”) in use table cells.
INTENT: A range of uses, often in the form of shopping centers and other destination-oriented uses
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Max. Occupied Area
CMX-1 Occupied Area, Building
Dimensions, and Height are based
on the requirements of adjacent
residential zoning districts in order to
match the neighborhood
surroundings. [1] *
Min. Front Yard Depth
Min. Side Yard Width
Min. Rear Yard Depth
Max. Height
Min. Cornice Height
All dimensions based on residential
adjacent zoning districts. *
* Zoning Bonus Summary
CMX-1
Additional Height Housing Unit Bonus
Green Roof
(§14-702(16))
n/a
25% increase
in units permitted
Mixed Income Housing
(§14-702(7))
Moderate
Income
7 ft.
25% increase
in units permitted
Low
Income
7 ft.
50% increase
in units permitted
CMX-1 lots earning a Mixed-Income Housing bonus shall be subject dwelling unit density calculations as if the lot were
located in a CMX-2 district. (see page 26)
For bonus restrictions in select geographic areas, see page 49.
CMX-1
CMX COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE
Table 14-701-3: Dimensional Standards for Commercial Districts
Table Notes:
[1] Except with respect to front yard depths, as provided in Table Note [3], below, all buildings in any CMX-1 district shall be governed by the dimensional standards of the most
restrictive adjacent district; provided, however, that when that building is attached to another building that is in another district, the dimensional standards (other than front setback
requirements) of the other district shall apply.
[3] In the CMX-1 district, front yard depths shall comply with the following:
a. On any given street, the front yard depth shall be no deeper than the front yard depth of the principal building on the immediately adjacent lot on such street with the deepest
front yard depth; and shall be no shallower than the front yard depth of the principal building on the immediately adjacent lot on such street with the shallowest front yard depth.
b. On any given street, if there is no principal building on an immediately adjacent lot, then the front yard depth shall match the front yard depth on the closest building to the
subject property that is on the same blockface. If there is no such building, the minimum front yard depth shall be zero.
c. If the property is bounded by two or more streets, only the primary frontages as designated in § 14-701(1)(d)(.4) (Primary Frontage) shall be subject to the front yard depth require-
ments of (.a) and (.b) above.
Accessory Dwelling Units in CMX-1
Permitted in historic structures
or on lots 1,600 sq. ft or greater
Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 7
Permitted in historic structures only Council Districts 4, 5, 8, 9
Not permitted Council Districts 6, 10
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Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
CMX-1
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living (as noted below)
Single-family [1]
Two-family [1]
Multi-family [1]
Group Living (except as noted below) N
Personal Care Home N 14-603 (11)
Single-Room Residence N
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Passive Recreation Y
Active Recreation S
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care Y
Child Care (as noted below)
Family Child Care Y 14-603 (5)
Group Child Care Y 14-603 (5)
Child Care Center S 14-603 (5)
Community Center N
Educational Facilities N
Fraternal Organization N
Hospital N
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits Y
Religious Assembly Y
Safety Services Y
Transit Station Y
Utilities and Services, Basic S
Wireless Service Facility (as noted below)
Freestanding Tower S 14-603 (16)
Building or Tower-Mounted Antenna Y 14-603 (17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional Y[5]
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below)
Sole Practitioner Y[5]
Group Practitioner S[5]
Government Y[5]
Building Supplies and Equipment Y[5] 14-603 (3)
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY
Consumer Goods (except as noted below) Y[5]
Drug Paraphernalia Sales N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop N 14-603 (13)
Medical Marijuana Dispensary N 14-603 (20)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries Y[5] 14-603 (7)
Pets and Pet Supplies Y[5]
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals,
and Convenience Sales
Y[5]
Wearing Apparel and Accessories Y[5]
Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
CMX-1
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Animal Services (except as noted below) Y[5]
Boarding and Other Services N 14-603 (14)
Assembly and Entertainment
(except as noted below)
N
Casino N
Nightclubs and Private Clubs N 14-603 (18)
Building Services N
Business Support Y[5]
Eating and Drinking Establishments (as noted below)
Prepared Food Shop S[5]
Take-Out Restaurant N 14-603 (6)
Sit Down Restaurant N
Smoking Lounge N 14-603 (19)
Financial Services (except as noted below) Y[5]
Personal Credit Establishment N 14-603 (13)
Funeral and Mortuary Services S[5]
Maintenance & Repair of Consumer Goods Y[5]
Marina N
Parking, Non-Accessory (as noted below)
Surface Parking N 14-603 (10)
Structured Parking N 14-603 (10)
Personal Services (except as noted below) Y[5]
Body Art Service S
14-603 (2)
(13)
Fortune Telling Service N
Radio, Television, and Recording Services N
Visitor Accommodations N
Commissaries and Catering Services N
VEHICLE AND VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICES
Commercial Vehicle Sales and Rental N
Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance N
Personal Vehicle Sales and Rental N
Vehicle Fueling Station N 14-603 (8)
Vehicle Equipment and Supplies Sales
and Rental
N
WHOLESALE, DISTRIBUTION, STORAGE USE CATEGORY
Moving and Storage Facilities N
Wholesale Sales and Distribution N 14-603 (1)
INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGORY
Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial N
Research and Development N
URBAN AGRICULTURE USE CATEGORY
Community Garden Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm Y 14-603 (15)
Table 14-602-2: Uses Allowed in Commercial Districts
See page 48 for information pertaining to bracketed numbers
(e.g., “[2]”) in use table cells.
INTENT: Neighborhood-serving retail and service uses, including pedestrian friendly retail commercial corridors
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CMX-2
Max. Occupied Area
Lot: Intermediate 75%; Corner 80%
Min. Front Yard Depth
N/A
Min. Side Yard Width
5 ft. if used
Min. Rear Yard Depth
The greater of 9 ft. or
10% of lot depth
Max. Height
38 ft.*
Min. Cornice Height
N/A
Height: 38’ max*
Rear: greater of
9’ or 10% lot depth
Side: 5’ if used
Council
District
CMX-2
< 1,440 sq. ft. 1,440 to 1,919 sq. ft. > 1,919 sq. ft
1
480 sq. ft. per unit
2
480 sq. ft. per unit
3
480 sq. ft. per unit
4
2 units 3 units 480 sq. ft. per unit
5
2 units 3 units 480 sq. ft. per unit
6
2 units 3 units 480 sq. ft. per unit
7
480 sq. ft. per unit
8
2 units 3 units 480 sq. ft. per unit
9
2 units 3 units 480 sq. ft. per unit
10
2 units 3 units 480 sq. ft. per unit
Dwelling Unit Density by Lot Size
* Zoning Bonus Summary
CMX-2
Additional Height Housing Unit Bonus
Mixed Income Housing
(§14-702(7))
Moderate
Income
7 ft.
25% increase
in units permitted
Low
Income
7 ft.
50% increase
in units permitted
Green Roof
(§14-702(16))
n/a
25% increase
in units permitted
For bonus restrictions in select geographic areas, see page 49.
CMX COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE
Table 14-701-3: Dimensional Standards for Commercial Districts
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Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
CMX-2
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living (as noted below)
Single-family Y[3]
Two-family Y[3]
Multi-family Y [2] [3]
Group Living (except as noted below) N
Personal Care Home S [3] 14-603 (11)
Single-Room Residence N
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Passive Recreation Y
Active Recreation S
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care Y
Child Care (as noted below)
Family Child Care Y 14-603 (5)
Group Child Care Y 14-603 (5)
Child Care Center Y 14-603 (5)
Community Center Y
Educational Facilities Y
Fraternal Organization Y
Hospital Y
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits Y
Religious Assembly Y
Safety Services Y
Transit Station S
Utilities and Services, Basic S
Wireless Service Facility (as noted below)
Freestanding Tower S 14-603 (16)
Building or Tower-Mounted Antenna Y 14-603 (17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional Y
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below)
Sole Practitioner Y
Group Practitioner S
Government Y
Building Supplies and Equipment Y 14-603 (3)
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY
Consumer Goods (except as noted below) Y
Drug Paraphernalia Sales N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop N 14-603 (13)
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Y 14-603 (20)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries Y 14-603 (7)
Pets and Pet Supplies Y
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals,
and Convenience Sales
Y
Wearing Apparel and Accessories Y
Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
CMX-2
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Animal Services (except as noted below) S
Boarding and Other Services N 14-603 (14)
Assembly and Entertainment
(except as noted below)
S
Casino N
Nightclubs and Private Clubs S 14-603 (18)
Building Services N
Business Support Y
Eating and Drinking Establishments (as noted below)
Prepared Food Shop Y
Take-Out Restaurant S 14-603 (6)
Sit Down Restaurant Y
Smoking Lounge N 14-603 (19)
Financial Services (except as noted below) Y
Personal Credit Establishment N 14-603 (13)
Funeral and Mortuary Services Y
Maintenance & Repair of Consumer Goods Y
Marina N
Parking, Non-Accessory (as noted below)
Surface Parking S 14-603 (10)
Structured Parking S 14-603 (10)
Personal Services (except as noted below) Y
Body Art Service S
14-603 (2)
(13)
Fortune Telling Service N
Radio, Television, and Recording Services Y
Visitor Accommodations N
Commissaries and Catering Services Y
VEHICLE AND VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICES
Commercial Vehicle Sales and Rental N
Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance N
Personal Vehicle Sales and Rental N
Vehicle Fueling Station N 14-603 (8)
Vehicle Equipment and Supplies Sales
and Rental
Y
WHOLESALE, DISTRIBUTION, STORAGE USE CATEGORY
Moving and Storage Facilities N
Wholesale Sales and Distribution N 14-603 (1)
INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGORY
Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial Y
Research and Development Y
URBAN AGRICULTURE USE CATEGORY
Community Garden Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm Y 14-603 (15)
Table 14-602-2: Uses Allowed in Commercial Districts
See page 48 for information pertaining to bracketed numbers
(e.g., “[2]”) in use table cells.
INTENT: Neighborhood-serving retail and service uses, including pedestrian friendly retail commercial corridors
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Max. Occupied Area
Intermediate 75%; Corner 80%
Min. Front Yard Depth
[4]
Min. Side Yard Width
5 ft. if used
Min. Rear Yard Depth
The greater of 9 ft. or
10% of lot depth
Max. Height
55 ft.*
Min. Cornice Height
25 ft.
Height: 55’ max*
Rear: greater of
9’ or 10% lot depth
Side: 5’ if used
Cornice: 25’ min
Must be built to lot line
CMX-2.5
* Zoning Bonus Summary
CMX-2.5
Additional Height Housing Unit Bonus
Mixed Income Housing
(§14-702(7))
Moderate
Income
7 ft.
25% increase
in units permitted
Low
Income
7 ft.
50% increase
in units permitted
Green Roof
(§14-702(16))
n/a
25% increase
in units permitted
For bonus restrictions in select geographic areas, see page 49.
CMX COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE
Table 14-701-3: Dimensional Standards for Commercial Districts
Table Notes:
[4] In the CMX-2.5 district, buildings must be built to the lot line of any primary
frontage, as designated in § 14-701(1)(d)(.4) (Primary Frontage)
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Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
CMX-2.5
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living (as noted below)
Single-family Y[3]
Two-family Y[3]
Multi-family Y[3] [8]
Group Living (except as noted below) N
Personal Care Home S[3] 14-603 (11)
Single-Room Residence N
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Passive Recreation Y
Active Recreation S
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care Y
Child Care (as noted below)
Family Child Care Y 14-603 (5)
Group Child Care Y 14-603 (5)
Child Care Center Y 14-603 (5)
Community Center S
Educational Facilities N
Fraternal Organization S
Hospital Y
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits Y
Religious Assembly S
Safety Services Y
Transit Station S
Utilities and Services, Basic N
Wireless Service Facility (as noted below)
Freestanding Tower S 14-603 (16)
Building or Tower-Mounted Antenna Y 14-603 (17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional Y
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below)
Sole Practitioner Y
Group Practitioner S
Government Y
Building Supplies and Equipment Y 14-603 (3)
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY
Consumer Goods (except as noted below) Y
Drug Paraphernalia Sales N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop N 14-603 (13)
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Y 14-603 (20)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries Y 14-603 (7)
Pets and Pet Supplies Y
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals,
and Convenience Sales
Y
Wearing Apparel and Accessories Y
Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
CMX-2.5
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Animal Services (except as noted below) S
Boarding and Other Services N 14-603 (14)
Assembly and Entertainment
(except as noted below)
S
Casino N
Nightclubs and Private Clubs N 14-603 (18)
Building Services N
Business Support Y
Eating and Drinking Establishments (as noted below)
Prepared Food Shop Y
Take-Out Restaurant S 14-603 (6)
Sit Down Restaurant Y
Smoking Lounge S 14-603 (19)
Financial Services (except as noted below) Y
Personal Credit Establishment N 14-603 (13)
Funeral and Mortuary Services N
Maintenance & Repair of Consumer Goods Y
Marina N
Parking, Non-Accessory (as noted below)
Surface Parking N 14-603 (10)
Structured Parking S 14-603 (10)
Personal Services (except as noted below) Y
Body Art Service Y
14-603 (2)
(13)
Fortune Telling Service N
Radio, Television, and Recording Services Y
Visitor Accommodations N
Commissaries and Catering Services Y
VEHICLE AND VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICES
Commercial Vehicle Sales and Rental N
Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance N
Personal Vehicle Sales and Rental N
Vehicle Fueling Station N 14-603 (8)
Vehicle Equipment and Supplies Sales
and Rental
N
WHOLESALE, DISTRIBUTION, STORAGE USE CATEGORY
Moving and Storage Facilities N
Wholesale Sales and Distribution N 14-603 (1)
INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGORY
Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial Y
Research and Development Y
URBAN AGRICULTURE USE CATEGORY
Community Garden Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm Y 14-603 (15)
Table 14-602-2: Uses Allowed in Commercial Districts
See page 48 for information pertaining to bracketed numbers
(e.g., “[2]”) in use table cells.
INTENT: Neighborhood-serving retail and service uses, including pedestrian friendly retail commercial corridors
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CMX-3
Max. Occupied Area
Lot: Intermediate 75%
Corner 80%
Min. Side Yard Width
8 ft. if used for buildings containing
dwelling units
Max. Floor Area Ratio
500%*
With additional bonuses
Max occupied area: intermediate lot: 75%; corner lot 80%
FAR = 500%
*
Side: 8’ for
buildings with
dwelling units
* Zoning Bonus Summary
CMX-3
Additional FAR
in Applicable
Areas
1, 2
Additional
Height in
/TOD
Additional
Height in
/CDO
Additional
Height in
/ECO
Public Art (§14-702(5))
N/A N/A Up to 12 ft. Up to 12 ft.
Public Space (§14-702(6))
N/A Up to 50% Up to 48 ft. Up to 24 ft.
Mixed Income
Housing (§14-702(7))
Moderate Income
150% 200% Up to 48 ft. Up to 48 ft.
Low Income
250% 300% Up to 60 ft. Up to 60 ft.
Transit Improvements (§14-702(8))
N/A Up to 100% Up to 72 ft. N/A
Underground Accessory Parking
and Loading (§14-702(9))
N/A 50% N/A N/A
Green Building (§14-702(10))
Up to 100% Up to 100% Up to 36 ft. Up to 36 ft.
Trail (§14-702(11))
N/A N/A Up to 72 ft. N/A
Street Extension (§14-702(12))
N/A N/A Up to 72 ft. N/A
Retail Space (§14-702(13))
N/A N/A Up to 36 ft. Up to 48 ft.
Stormwater Management (§14-702(14))
N/A N/A Up to 36 ft. Up to 72 ft.
Through-Block Connection (§14-702(15))
N/A N/A N/A Up to 48 ft.
1 The Center City Commercial District Control Area (§14-502(2)(b)(.29))
2 The Old City Residential Area, Bridge Approach (§14-502(2)(b)(.17))
For bonus restrictions in select geographic areas, see page 49.
CMX COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE
Table 14-701-3: Dimensional Standards for Commercial Districts
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Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
CMX-3
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living (as noted below)
Single-family N
Two-family Y[7]
Multi-family Y
Group Living (except as noted below) NY
Personal Care Home Y 14-603 (11)
Single-Room Residence Y
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Passive Recreation Y
Active Recreation Y
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care Y
Child Care (as noted below)
Family Child Care Y 14-603 (5)
Group Child Care Y 14-603 (5)
Child Care Center Y 14-603 (5)
Community Center Y
Educational Facilities Y
Fraternal Organization Y
Hospital Y
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits Y
Religious Assembly Y
Safety Services Y
Transit Station Y
Utilities and Services, Basic S
Wireless Service Facility (as noted below)
Freestanding Tower Y 14-603 (16)
Building or Tower-Mounted Antenna Y 14-603 (17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional Y
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below)
Sole Practitioner Y
Group Practitioner Y
Government Y
Building Supplies and Equipment Y 14-603 (3)
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY
Consumer Goods (except as noted below) Y
Drug Paraphernalia Sales N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop N 14-603 (13)
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Y 14-603 (20)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries Y 14-603 (7)
Pets and Pet Supplies Y
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals,
and Convenience Sales
Y
Wearing Apparel and Accessories Y
Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
CMX-3
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Animal Services (except as noted below) Y
Boarding and Other Services N 14-603 (14)
Assembly and Entertainment
(except as noted below)
S
Casino N
Nightclubs and Private Clubs S 14-603 (18)
Building Services Y
Business Support Y
Eating and Drinking Establishments (as noted below)
Prepared Food Shop Y
Take-Out Restaurant Y 14-603 (6)
Sit Down Restaurant Y
Smoking Lounge S 14-603 (19)
Financial Services (except as noted below) Y
Personal Credit Establishment N 14-603 (13)
Funeral and Mortuary Services Y
Maintenance & Repair of Consumer Goods Y
Marina Y
Parking, Non-Accessory (as noted below)
Surface Parking S 14-603 (10)
Structured Parking Y 14-603 (10)
Personal Services (except as noted below) Y
Body Art Service Y
14-603 (2)
(13)
Fortune Telling Service Y
Radio, Television, and Recording Services Y
Visitor Accommodations Y
Commissaries and Catering Services Y
VEHICLE AND VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICES
Commercial Vehicle Sales and Rental N
Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Y
Personal Vehicle Sales and Rental Y
Vehicle Fueling Station S 14-603 (8)
Vehicle Equipment and Supplies Sales
and Rental
Y
WHOLESALE, DISTRIBUTION, STORAGE USE CATEGORY
Moving and Storage Facilities N
Wholesale Sales and Distribution N 14-603 (1)
INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGORY
Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial Y
Research and Development Y
URBAN AGRICULTURE USE CATEGORY
Community Garden Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm Y 14-603 (15)
Table 14-602-2: Uses Allowed in Commercial Districts
See page 48 for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., “[2]”) in use table cells.
INTENT: Community- and region-serving mixed use development, including retail and service uses
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CMX-4
Max. Occupied Area
Buildings < 5 stories with 1 or more
dwelling units 90%; Others 100%
Min. Side Yard Width
If used: Buildings < 4 stories with
three of fewer dwelling units = 5 ft.;
Others = 8 ft.
Max. Floor Area Ratio
500%*
With additional bonuses
Max occupied area: 100%
90% if <5 stories or 1+ dwelling unit
FAR = 500%
*
Side: 8’ max ;
5’ if <4 stories
or <3 dwelling units
Sky plane controls 14-701(5)(b) can
add additional flexibility to these
requirements
* Zoning Bonus Summary
CMX-4
Additional
FAR
Additional
Height in /CDO
Public Art (§14-702(5))
50% Up to 12 ft.
Public Space (§14-702(6))
Up to 200% Up to 48 ft.
Mixed Income
Housing (§14-702(7))
Moderate Income
150% Up to 48 ft.
Low Income
250% Up to 60 ft.
Transit Improvements (§14-702(8))
Up to 200% Up to 72 ft.
Underground Accessory Parking
and Loading (§14-702(9))
200% N/A
Green Building (§14-702(10))
Up to 200% Up to 36 ft.
Trail (§14-702(11))
N/A Up to 72 ft.
Street Extension (§14-702(12))
N/A Up to 72 ft.
Retail Space (§14-702(13))
N/A Up to 36 ft.
Stormwater Management (§14-702(14))
N/A Up to 36 ft.
Through-Block Connection (§14-702(15))
N/A N/A
For bonus restrictions in select geographic areas, see page 49.
CMX COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE
Table 14-701-3: Dimensional Standards for Commercial Districts
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Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
CMX-4
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living (as noted below)
Single-family N
Two-family N
Multi-family Y
Group Living (except as noted below) Y
Personal Care Home Y 14-603 (11)
Single-Room Residence Y
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Passive Recreation Y
Active Recreation Y
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care Y
Child Care (as noted below)
Family Child Care Y 14-603 (5)
Group Child Care Y 14-603 (5)
Child Care Center Y 14-603 (5)
Community Center Y
Educational Facilities Y
Fraternal Organization Y
Hospital Y
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits Y
Religious Assembly Y
Safety Services Y
Transit Station Y
Utilities and Services, Basic S
Wireless Service Facility (as noted below)
Freestanding Tower Y 14-603 (16)
Building or Tower-Mounted Antenna Y 14-603 (17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional Y
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below)
Sole Practitioner Y
Group Practitioner Y
Government Y
Building Supplies and Equipment Y 14-603 (3)
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY
Consumer Goods (except as noted below) Y
Drug Paraphernalia Sales N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop N 14-603 (13)
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Y 14-603 (20)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries Y 14-603 (7)
Pets and Pet Supplies Y
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals,
and Convenience Sales
Y
Wearing Apparel and Accessories Y
Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
CMX-4
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Animal Services (except as noted below) Y
Boarding and Other Services N 14-603 (14)
Assembly and Entertainment
(except as noted below)
Y
Casino N
Nightclubs and Private Clubs Y 14-603 (18)
Building Services Y
Business Support Y
Eating and Drinking Establishments (as noted below)
Prepared Food Shop Y
Take-Out Restaurant Y 14-603 (6)
Sit Down Restaurant Y
Smoking Lounge Y 14-603 (19)
Financial Services (except as noted below) Y
Personal Credit Establishment N 14-603 (13)
Funeral and Mortuary Services Y
Maintenance & Repair of Consumer Goods Y
Marina Y
Parking, Non-Accessory (as noted below)
Surface Parking N 14-603 (10)
Structured Parking [6] 14-603 (10)
Personal Services (except as noted below) Y
Body Art Service Y
14-603 (2)
(13)
Fortune Telling Service Y
Radio, Television, and Recording Services Y
Visitor Accommodations Y
Commissaries and Catering Services Y
VEHICLE AND VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICES
Commercial Vehicle Sales and Rental N
Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Y
Personal Vehicle Sales and Rental Y
Vehicle Fueling Station N 14-603 (8)
Vehicle Equipment and Supplies Sales
and Rental
Y
WHOLESALE, DISTRIBUTION, STORAGE USE CATEGORY
Moving and Storage Facilities N
Wholesale Sales and Distribution N 14-603 (1)
INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGORY
Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial Y
Research and Development Y
URBAN AGRICULTURE USE CATEGORY
Community Garden Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm N 14-603 (15)
Table 14-602-2: Uses Allowed in Commercial Districts
See page 48 for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., “[2]”) in use table cells.
INTENT: Community- and region-serving mixed use development, including retail and service uses
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Max. Occupied Area
Buildings < 5 stories with 1 or more
dwelling units 90%; Others 100%
Min. Side Yard Width
If used: Buildings < 4 stories with
three of fewer dwelling units = 5 ft.;
Others = 8 ft.
Max. Floor Area Ratio
1200%*
With additional
bonuses
1600%**
For certain lots
within Center City
University City, with
additonal bonuses
Max occupied area: 100%
90% if <5 stories or
1+ dwelling unit
Side: 8’ max ;
5’ if <4 stories
or <3 dwelling units
FAR = 1200%
*
Sky plane controls
14-701(5)(b) can add
additional flexibility to
these requirements
* Zoning Bonus Summary
CMX-5
Additional FAR
Public Art (§14-702(5))
100%
Public Space (§14-702(6))
Up to 400%
Mixed Income
Housing (§14-702(7))
Moderate Income
300%
Low Income
400%
Transit Improvements (§14-702(8))
Up to 400%
Underground Accessory Parking
and Loading (§14-702(9))
200%
Green Building (§14-702(10))
Up to 400%
Trail (§14-702(11))
N/A
Street Extension (§14-702(12))
N/A
Retail Space (§14-702(13))
N/A
Stormwater Management (§14-702(14))
N/A
Through-Block Connection (§14-702(15))
N/A
For bonus restrictions in select geographic areas, see page 49.
** CMX-5 1600% FAR Map
CMX COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE
Table 14-701-3: Dimensional Standards for Commercial Districts
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Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
CMX-5
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living (as noted below)
Single-family N
Two-family N
Multi-family Y
Group Living (except as noted below) Y
Personal Care Home Y 14-603 (11)
Single-Room Residence Y
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Passive Recreation Y
Active Recreation Y
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care Y
Child Care (as noted below)
Family Child Care Y 14-603 (5)
Group Child Care Y 14-603 (5)
Child Care Center Y 14-603 (5)
Community Center Y
Educational Facilities Y
Fraternal Organization Y
Hospital Y
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits Y
Religious Assembly Y
Safety Services Y
Transit Station Y
Utilities and Services, Basic S
Wireless Service Facility (as noted below)
Freestanding Tower Y 14-603 (16)
Building or Tower-Mounted Antenna Y 14-603 (17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional Y
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below)
Sole Practitioner Y
Group Practitioner Y
Government Y
Building Supplies and Equipment Y 14-603 (3)
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY
Consumer Goods (except as noted below) Y
Drug Paraphernalia Sales N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop N 14-603 (13)
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Y 14-603 (20)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries Y 14-603 (7)
Pets and Pet Supplies Y
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals,
and Convenience Sales
Y
Wearing Apparel and Accessories Y
Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
CMX-5
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Animal Services (except as noted below) Y
Boarding and Other Services N 14-603 (14)
Assembly and Entertainment
(except as noted below)
Y
Casino N
Nightclubs and Private Clubs Y 14-603 (18)
Building Services Y
Business Support Y
Eating and Drinking Establishments (as noted below)
Prepared Food Shop Y
Take-Out Restaurant Y 14-603 (6)
Sit Down Restaurant Y
Smoking Lounge Y 14-603 (19)
Financial Services (except as noted below) Y
Personal Credit Establishment N 14-603 (13)
Funeral and Mortuary Services Y
Maintenance & Repair of Consumer Goods Y
Marina Y
Parking, Non-Accessory (as noted below)
Surface Parking N 14-603 (10)
Structured Parking [6] 14-603 (10)
Personal Services (except as noted below) Y
Body Art Service Y
14-603 (2)
(13)
Fortune Telling Service Y
Radio, Television, and Recording Services Y
Visitor Accommodations Y
Commissaries and Catering Services Y
VEHICLE AND VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICES
Commercial Vehicle Sales and Rental N
Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Y
Personal Vehicle Sales and Rental Y
Vehicle Fueling Station N 14-603 (8)
Vehicle Equipment and Supplies Sales
and Rental
Y
WHOLESALE, DISTRIBUTION, STORAGE USE CATEGORY
Moving and Storage Facilities N
Wholesale Sales and Distribution N 14-603 (1)
INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGORY
Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial Y
Research and Development Y
URBAN AGRICULTURE USE CATEGORY
Community Garden Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm N 14-603 (15)
Table 14-602-2: Uses Allowed in Commercial Districts
See page 48 for information pertaining to bracketed numbers (e.g., “[2]”) in use table cells.
INTENT: Mixed-use development in the central core area of Center City
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IRMX
Max. Occupied Area
Lot: Intermediate 75%; Corner 80%[5]
Min. Front Yard Depth 0 ft. [3]
Min. Side Yard Width 0 ft. [3]
Min. Rear Yard Depth 0 ft. [3]
Max. Height 60 ft. [4] [5]
Max. Floor Area Ratio
500%*
Max Occupied Area:
Intermediate lot 75%;
Corner lot 80%
FAR = 500%
*
Height: 60’ max
Potential for additional
height and lot coverage
allowed with industrial
uses.
* Zoning Bonus Summary
IRMX
Additional FAR
Mixed Income Housing
(§14-702(7))
Moderate
Income
150%
Low
Income
250%
For bonus restrictions in select geographic areas, see page 49.
IRMX INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE
Table Notes:
[3] Where the lot abuts a residential district, front yards, side yards, and rear yards shall be provided on the lot on the sides abutting
the residential districts. The minimum requirements for those yards shall be either those for the industrial district, or those for the
residential district on the abutting side, whichever is larger.
[4] In the IRMX district, for any lot frontage facing a street 35 ft. or less in width, the first 8 ft. of lot depth shall have a maximum building
height of 38 ft. and the second 8 ft. of lot depth shall have a maximum building height of 60 ft.
[5] In the IRMX district, if an industrial use accounts for a floor area equal to at least 50% of the ground floor area, the property may
exceed the maximum occupied area set forth in the table or the maximum height set forth in the table, but not both, as follows:
a. The maximum occupied area as a percentage of the lot shall be 85 percent for intermediate lots and 90 percent for corner lots; or
b. The maximum height shall be 72 ft., subject to compliance with table note [4], above, and subject to a maximum occupied area
as a percentage of the lot of 50% for intermediate lots and 55% for corner lots for those portions of the building above 60 ft. in
height.
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Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
IRMX
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living (as noted below)
Multi-family Y
Caretaker Quarters Y
Group Living Y 14-603 (11)
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Passive Recreation Y
Active Recreation Y
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care Y
Child Care Y 14-603 (5)
Detention and Correctional Facilities N 14-603 (13)
Educational Facilities Y
Fraternal Organization Y
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits Y
Re-Entry Facility N 14-603 (12)
Religious Assembly Y
Safety Services Y
Transit Station Y
Utilities and Services, Basic Y
Utilities and Services, Major N
Wireless Service Facility Y
14-603
(16)(17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional Y
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below)
Sole Practitioner Y
Group Practitioner Y
Government Y
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY [4]
Adult-Oriented Merchandise N 14-603 (13)
Building Supplies and Equipment Y 14-603 (3)
Consumer Goods (except as noted below) Y
Drug Paraphernalia Sales N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop N 14-603 (13)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries Y
Pets and Pet Supplies Y
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, and
Convenience Sales
Y
Wearing Apparel and Accessories Y
Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
IRMX
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Adult-Oriented Service N 14-603 (13)
Animal Services (except as noted below) Y
Boarding and Other Services N 14-603 (14)
Assembly and Entertainment
(except as noted below)
S 14-603 (18)
Casino N
Building Services Y
Business Support Y
Eating and Drinking Establishments
(as noted below)
Y
Take-Out Restaurant S 14-603 (6)
Smoking Lounge S 14-603 (19)
Financial Services (except as noted below) Y
Personal Credit Establishment N 14-603 (13)
Funeral and Mortuary Services Y
Maintenance & Repair of Consumer Goods Y
Marina N
Parking, Non-Accessory S 14-603 (10)
Personal Services (except as noted below) Y
Body Art Service S 14-603 (2)(13)
Radio, Television, and Recording Services Y
Visitor Accommodations Y
Commissaries and Catering Services Y
VEHICLE AND VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICES
Commercial Vehicle Repair and Maintenance N
Commercial Vehicle Sales and Rental N
Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance N
Personal Vehicle Sales and Rental N
Vehicle Fueling Station N 14-603 (8)
Vehicle Equipment and Supplies Sales and Rental N
Vehicle Paint Finishing Shop N
WHOLESALE, DISTRIBUTION, STORAGE USE CATEGORY
Equipment and Materials Storage Yards
and Buildings
S
Moving and Storage Facilities N
Warehouse Y
Wholesale Sales and Distribution S
Distributor of Malt or Brewed Beverages Y 14-603 (1)
INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGORY
Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial Y
Limited Industrial S
General Industrial N
Intensive Industrial N
Junk and Salvage Yards and Buildings N 14-603 (9)
Marine-Related Industrial N
Medical Marijuana Growing/Processing Facility N
Mining/Quarrying N
Research and Development Y
Trucking and Transportation Terminals N
URBAN AGRICULTURE USE CATEGORY
Community Garden Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm Y 14-603 (15)
Animal Husbandry N 14-603 (15)
Horticulture Nurseries and Greenhouses Y
Table 14-602-3: Uses Allowed in Industrial Districts
See page 48 for information pertaining to bracketed numbers
(e.g., “[2]”) in use table cells.
INTENT: A mix of low-impact industrial, artisan industrial, residential, and neighborhood commercial uses
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ICMX
Max. Occupied Area 100%
Min. Front Yard Depth 0 ft. [3]
Min. Side Yard Width 8 ft. [3]
Min. Rear Yard Depth 8 ft. [3]
Max. Height 60 ft.
Max. Floor Area Ratio 500%
Max Occupied Area: 100%
FAR = 500% Max
Height: 60’ Max
Side: 8’ Min Rear: 8’ Min
Table 14-701-4: Dimensional Standards for Industrial Districts
Table Note:
[3] Where the lot abuts a residential district, front yards, side yards, and rear yards shall be provided on the lot on the sides abutting
the residential districts. The minimum requirements for those yards shall be either those for the industrial district, or those for the
residential district on the abutting side, whichever is larger.
ICMX INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE
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Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
ICMX
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living (as noted below)
Multi-family N
Caretaker Quarters Y
Group Living N 14-603 (11)
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Passive Recreation Y
Active Recreation Y
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care Y
Child Care Y 14-603 (5)
Detention and Correctional Facilities S 14-603 (13)
Educational Facilities Y
Fraternal Organization Y
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits Y
Re-Entry Facility S 14-603 (12)
Religious Assembly Y
Safety Services Y
Transit Station Y
Utilities and Services, Basic Y
Utilities and Services, Major N
Wireless Service Facility Y
14-603
(16)(17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional Y
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below)
Sole Practitioner Y
Group Practitioner Y
Government Y
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY [4]
Adult-Oriented Merchandise S 14-603 (13)
Building Supplies and Equipment Y 14-603 (3)
Consumer Goods (except as noted below) Y
Drug Paraphernalia Sales S 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop S 14-603 (13)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries Y
Pets and Pet Supplies Y
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, and
Convenience Sales
Y
Wearing Apparel and Accessories Y
Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
ICMX
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Adult-Oriented Service S 14-603 (13)
Animal Services (except as noted below) Y
Boarding and Other Services N 14-603 (14)
Assembly and Entertainment
(except as noted below)
Y 14-603 (18)
Casino N
Building Services Y
Business Support Y
Eating and Drinking Establishments
(as noted below)
Y
Take-Out Restaurant Y 14-603 (6)
Smoking Lounge S 14-603 (19)
Financial Services (except as noted below) Y
Personal Credit Establishment S 14-603 (13)
Funeral and Mortuary Services Y
Maintenance & Repair of Consumer Goods Y
Marina Y
Parking, Non-Accessory S 14-603 (10)
Personal Services (except as noted below) Y
Body Art Service S 14-603 (2)(13)
Radio, Television, and Recording Services Y
Visitor Accommodations N
Commissaries and Catering Services Y
VEHICLE AND VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICES
Commercial Vehicle Repair and Maintenance N
Commercial Vehicle Sales and Rental S[1]
Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance S[2]
Personal Vehicle Sales and Rental S[1]
Vehicle Fueling Station Y 14-603 (8)
Vehicle Equipment and Supplies Sales and Rental S[1]
Vehicle Paint Finishing Shop N
WHOLESALE, DISTRIBUTION, STORAGE USE CATEGORY
Equipment and Materials Storage Yards
and Buildings
Y
Moving and Storage Facilities Y
Warehouse Y
Wholesale Sales and Distribution Y
Distributor of Malt or Brewed Beverages Y 14-603 (1)
INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGORY
Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial Y
Limited Industrial Y
General Industrial N
Intensive Industrial N
Junk and Salvage Yards and Buildings N 14-603 (9)
Marine-Related Industrial N
Medical Marijuana Growing/Processing Facility N
Mining/Quarrying N
Research and Development Y
Trucking and Transportation Terminals N
URBAN AGRICULTURE USE CATEGORY
Community Garden Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm Y 14-603 (15)
Animal Husbandry Y 14-603 (15)
Horticulture Nurseries and Greenhouses Y
Table 14-602-3: Uses Allowed in Industrial Districts
See page 48 for information pertaining to bracketed numbers
(e.g., “[2]”) in use table cells.
INTENT: Commercial and low-impact industrial uses
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Max. Occupied Area
100% 100% 100% 100%
Min. Front Yard Depth 0 ft. [3] 0 ft. [3] 0 ft. [3] 0 ft. [3]
Min. Side Yard Width 8 ft. if used [3] 6 ft. if used [3]
If used: Buildings < 4 stories
= 6 ft.; Others = 8 ft. [3]
0 ft. [3]
Min. Rear Yard Depth 8 ft. if used [3] 8 ft. if used [3] 8 ft. if used [3] 0 ft. [3]
Max. Height
60 ft. if abutting a
Residential or SP-PO
district;
otherwise no limit
60 ft. if abutting a
Residential or SP-PO
district;
otherwise no limit
60 ft. if abutting a
Residential or SP-PO
district;
otherwise no limit
60 ft. if abutting a
Residential or SP-PO
district;
otherwise no limit
Max. Floor Area Ratio
500% 500% 500% N/A
I-1 I-2 I-3 I-P
FAR = 500% Max
FAR =
500% Max
Rear: 8’ Min
if used
Side: 8’ Min
if used
Height:
No limit; 60’ Max if abutting
Residential or SP-PO district
Height:
No limit; 60’ Max if abutting
Residential or SP-PO district
Height:
No limit; 60’ Max if
abutting Residential
or SP-PO district
Height:
No limit; 60’ Max if
abutting Residential
or SP-PO district
Side: 6’ Min
if used
Side: 8’ Min;
6’ if building
<4 stories
Rear: 8’ Min
if used
Rear: 8’ Min
if used
Occupied Area: 100% Max Occupied Area: 100% Max Occupied Area: 100% Max Occupied Area: 100% Max
FAR = 500% Max
Table Note:
[3] Where the lot abuts a residential district, front yards, side yards, and rear yards shall be provided on the lot on the sides abutting
the residential districts. The minimum requirements for those yards shall be either those for the industrial district, or those for the
residential district on the abutting side, whichever is larger.
I INDUSTRIAL
Table 14-701-4: Dimensional Standards for Industrial Districts
INTENT:
Low-impact uses including
light industrial, fabrication,
offices, and research and
development
ITENT:
Intensive, high-impact
uses, including extractive
industries and petroleum
processing and storage
INTENT:
Light/moderate impact
industrial uses including
manufacturing, processing,
and distribution
INTENT:
Marine-related industrial
uses such as docks,
wharves, piers, and
transit sheds
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Y = Yes permitted as of right | S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
I-1 I-2 I-3 I-P
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living (as noted below)
Multi-family N N N N
Caretaker Quarters Y Y Y Y
Group Living N N N N 14-603 (11)
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Passive Recreation Y Y Y Y
Active Recreation N N N N
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care N N N N
Child Care N N N N 14-603 (5)
Detention and Correctional Facilities N S Y N 14-603 (13)
Educational Facilities N N N N
Fraternal Organization N N N N
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits N N N N
Re-Entry Facility S S Y S 14-603 (12)
Religious Assembly N N N N
Safety Services Y Y Y Y
Transit Station Y Y Y Y
Utilities and Services, Basic Y Y Y Y
Utilities and Services, Major N Y Y Y
Wireless Service Facility Y Y Y Y 14-603 (16)(17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional Y Y N N
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner (as noted below)
Sole Practitioner Y N N N
Group Practitioner Y Y Y N
Government Y Y N N
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY [4]
Adult-Oriented Merchandise N S Y N 14-603 (13)
Building Supplies and Equipment Y Y Y Y 14-603 (3)
Consumer Goods (except as noted below) N N N N
Drug Paraphernalia Sales N S Y N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop N S Y N 14-603 (13)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries N N N N
Pets and Pet Supplies N N N N
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, and Convenience Sales N N N N
Wearing Apparel and Accessories N N N N
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Adult-Oriented Service N S Y N 14-603 (13)
Animal Services (except as noted below) Y Y Y N
Boarding and Other Services S S N N 14-603 (14)
Assembly and Entertainment (except as noted below) N N N N 14-603 (18)
Casino N N N N
Building Services Y Y Y N
Business Support Y Y Y N
Eating and Drinking Establishments (as noted below) N N N N
Take-Out Restaurant N N N N 14-603 (6)
Smoking Lounge N N N N 14-603 (19)
Financial Services (except as noted below) Y Y Y Y
Personal Credit Establishment N S Y N 14-603 (13)
Funeral and Mortuary Services N N N N
Maintenance & Repair of Consumer Goods Y Y Y Y
Marina Y Y N N
Parking, Non-Accessory Y Y Y Y 14-603 (10)
Personal Services N N N N
Radio, Television, and Recording Services Y Y Y N
Visitor Accommodations N N N N
Commissaries and Catering Services N N N N
VEHICLE AND VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICES
Commercial Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Y Y Y Y
Commercial Vehicle Sales and Rental Y Y Y Y
Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Y Y Y N
Personal Vehicle Sales and Rental N Y Y N
Vehicle Fueling Station Y Y Y N 14-603 (8)
Vehicle Equipment and Supplies Sales and Rental N N N N
Vehicle Paint Finishing Shop Y Y Y N
WHOLESALE, DISTRIBUTION, STORAGE USE CATEGORY
Equipment and Materials Storage Yards and Buildings Y Y Y Y
Moving and Storage Facilities Y Y Y Y
Warehouse Y Y Y Y
Wholesale Sales and Distribution Y Y Y Y
Distributor of Malt or Brewed Beverages Y Y Y Y 14-603 (1)
INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGORY
Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial Y Y Y N
Limited Industrial Y Y Y N
General Industrial N Y Y N
Intensive Industrial N N Y N
Junk and Salvage Yards and Buildings N S Y N 14-603 (9)
Marine-Related Industrial N N Y Y
Medical Marijuana Growing/Processing Facility Y Y Y N
Mining/Quarrying N N Y N
Research and Development Y Y Y N
Trucking and Transportation Terminals Y Y Y Y
URBAN AGRICULTURE USE CATEGORY
Community Garden Y Y Y N 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm Y Y N N 14-603 (15)
Animal Husbandry Y Y Y N 14-603 (15)
Horticulture Nurseries and Greenhouses Y Y Y N
Table 14-602-3: Uses Allowed in Industrial Districts
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Min. Contiguous Area 5 Acres
Max. Gross Floor Area 400% (exclusive of streets)
Max. Occupied Area 70% (exclusive of streets)
Min. Yard
Widths & Depths
N/A or requirements of a
residential district if adjacent
Max. Height
N/A or 20 ft. above
max. height of adjacent
residential within 50 ft.
of a residential district
Subject to an approved Master Plan.
Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
SP-INS
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living N
Group Living Y 14-603 (11)
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Natural Resource Preservation N
Passive Recreation Y
Active Recreation Y
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care N
Airport-Related Facilities Y
Child Care Y 14-603 (5)
Community Center Y
Educational Facilities Y[3]
Fraternal Organization Y
Hospital Y[4]
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits Y
Religious Assembly Y
Safety Services Y
Transit Station Y
Utilities and Services, Basic Y
Wireless Service Facility Y 14-603 (16)(17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional Y
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner Y
Government Y
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY
Building Supplies and Equipment Y 14-603 (3)
Consumer Goods (except as noted below) Y
Drug Paraphernalia Sales N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop N 14-603 (13)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries Y 14-603 (7)
Pets and Pet Supplies Y
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, Convenience Sales Y
Wearing Apparel and Accessories Y
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Animal Services (except as noted below) N
Stables N 14-603 (14)
Assembly and Entertainment Y 14-603 (18)
Casino N
Building Services Y
Business Support Y
Eating and Drinking Establishments (except as noted below) Y
Take-Out Restaurant Y 14-603 (6)
Smoking Lounge S 14-603 (19)
Financial Services (except as noted below) Y
Personal Credit Establishment N 14-603 (13)
Funeral and Mortuary Services Y
Marina N
Maintenance & Repair of Consumer Goods Y
Parking, Non-Accessory Y 14-603 (10)
Personal Services Y 14-603 (2)
Radio, Television, and Recording Services Y
Visitor Accommodations Y
WHOLESALE, DISTRIBUTION, AND STORAGE USE CATEGORY
Wholesale Sales and Distribution N 14-603 (1)
INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGORY
Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial Y
Research and Development Y
URBAN AGRICULTURE USE CATEGORY
Community Garden Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm S 14-603 (15)
Table 14-602-4: Uses Allowed in Special Purpose Districts
See page 48 for information pertaining to bracketed numbers
(e.g., “[2]”) in use table cells.
SP-INS SPECIAL PURPOSE - INSTITUTIONAL
INTENT:
Institutional uses in accordance
with an approved master plan
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Min. Contiguous Area
Max. Gross Floor Area 400%
Max. Occupied Area 80%
Min. Front Yard Depth
N/A or requirements of a
residential district if adjacent
Min. Side Yard Width 8 ft. if used
Min. Rear Yard Depth
greater of 9 ft.
or 10% of lot depth
Max. Height
N/A or 20 ft. above
max. height of adjacent
residential within 50 ft.
of a residential district
SP-CIV
Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
SP-CIV
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living N
Group Living N 14-603 (11)
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Natural Resource Preservation Y
Passive Recreation Y
Active Recreation Y
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care Y
Airport-Related Facilities N
Child Care Y 14-603 (5)
Community Center Y
Educational Facilities Y
Fraternal Organization N
Hospital Y
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits Y
Religious Assembly N
Safety Services Y
Transit Station Y
Utilities and Services, Basic S
Wireless Service Facility S 14-603 (16)(17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional N
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner Y
Government Y
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY
Building Supplies and Equipment N 14-603 (3)
Consumer Goods (except as noted below) N
Drug Paraphernalia Sales N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop N 14-603 (13)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries S 14-603 (7)
Pets and Pet Supplies N
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, Convenience Sales S
Wearing Apparel and Accessories N
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Animal Services (except as noted below) N
Stables N 14-603 (14)
Assembly and Entertainment N 14-603 (18)
Casino N
Building Services N
Business Support N
Eating and Drinking Establishments (except as noted below) S
Take-Out Restaurant S 14-603 (6)
Smoking Lounge N 14-603 (19)
Financial Services (except as noted below) N
Personal Credit Establishment N 14-603 (13)
Funeral and Mortuary Services N
Marina N
Maintenance & Repair of Consumer Goods N
Parking, Non-Accessory N 14-603 (10)
Personal Services S 14-603 (2)
Radio, Television, and Recording Services N
Visitor Accommodations N
WHOLESALE, DISTRIBUTION, AND STORAGE USE CATEGORY
Wholesale Sales and Distribution N 14-603 (1)
INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGORY
Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial N
Research and Development Y
URBAN AGRICULTURE USE CATEGORY
Community Garden Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm Y 14-603 (15)
Table 14-602-4: Uses Allowed in Special Purpose Districts
See page 48 for information pertaining to bracketed numbers
(e.g., “[2]”) in use table cells.
SP-CIV SPECIAL PURPOSE - CIVIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND MEDICAL
INTENT:
Institutional uses and related facilities in
accordance with an approved master plan
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SP-PO-A
SP-PO-P
Dimensions can vary and range from
a small neighborhood playground
to a large park.
The size, location, and design of
all buildings, structures, activity
areas, and other improvements
must comply with the dimensional
regulations of the most restrictive
adjacent zoning district.
Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
SP-PO-A SP-PO-P
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living N N
Group Living N N 14-603 (11)
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Natural Resource Preservation Y[1] Y[1]
Passive Recreation Y[1] Y[1]
Active Recreation Y[1] N
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care Y N
Airport-Related Facilities N N
Child Care N N 14-603 (5)
Community Center Y N
Educational Facilities N N
Fraternal Organization N N
Hospital N N
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits Y[1] N
Religious Assembly N N
Safety Services N N
Transit Station N N
Utilities and Services, Basic N N
Wireless Service Facility N N 14-603 (16)(17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional N N
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner N N
Government N N
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY
Building Supplies and Equipment N N 14-603 (3)
Consumer Goods (except as noted below) N N
Drug Paraphernalia Sales N N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop N N 14-603 (13)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries N N 14-603 (7)
Pets and Pet Supplies N N
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, Convenience Sales N N
Wearing Apparel and Accessories N N
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Animal Services (except as noted below) N N
Stables N N 14-603 (14)
Assembly and Entertainment N N 14-603 (18)
Casino N N
Building Services N N
Business Support N N
Eating and Drinking Establishments (except as noted below) Y[5] N
Take-Out Restaurant Y[5] N 14-603 (6)
Smoking Lounge N N 14-603 (19)
Financial Services (except as noted below) N N
Personal Credit Establishment N N 14-603 (13)
Funeral and Mortuary Services N N
Marina N N
Maintenance & Repair of Consumer Goods N N
Parking, Non-Accessory N N 14-603 (10)
Personal Services N N 14-603 (2)
Radio, Television, and Recording Services N N
Visitor Accommodations N N
WHOLESALE, DISTRIBUTION, AND STORAGE USE CATEGORY
Wholesale Sales and Distribution N N 14-603 (1)
INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGORY
Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial N N
Research and Development N N
URBAN AGRICULTURE USE CATEGORY
Community Garden Y Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm S S 14-603 (15)
Table 14-602-4: Uses Allowed in Special Purpose Districts
See page 48 for information pertaining to bracketed numbers
(e.g., “[2]”) in use table cells.
SP-PO SPECIAL PURPOSE - PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
INTENT:
Preserve and protect lands set aside
for park and open space use
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Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
SP-ENT
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living Y
Group Living N 14-603 (11)
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Natural Resource Preservation N
Passive Recreation Y
Active Recreation Y
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care N
Airport-Related Facilities N
Child Care N 14-603 (5)
Community Center N
Educational Facilities N
Fraternal Organization N
Hospital N
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits N
Religious Assembly N
Safety Services N
Transit Station N
Utilities and Services, Basic N
Wireless Service Facility Y 14-603 (16)(17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional Y
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner Y
Government Y
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY
Building Supplies and Equipment Y 14-603 (3)
Consumer Goods (except as noted below) Y
Drug Paraphernalia Sales N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop N 14-603 (13)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries Y 14-603 (7)
Pets and Pet Supplies Y
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, Convenience Sales Y
Wearing Apparel and Accessories Y
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Animal Services (except as noted below) N
Stables N 14-603 (14)
Assembly and Entertainment Y 14-603 (18)
Casino Y
Building Services N
Business Support N
Eating and Drinking Establishments (except as noted below) Y
Take-Out Restaurant Y 14-603 (6)
Smoking Lounge S 14-603 (19)
Financial Services (except as noted below) N
Personal Credit Establishment N 14-603 (13)
Funeral and Mortuary Services N
Marina Y
Maintenance & Repair of Consumer Goods N
Parking, Non-Accessory Y 14-603 (10)
Personal Services Y 14-603 (2)
Radio, Television, and Recording Services N
Visitor Accommodations Y
WHOLESALE, DISTRIBUTION, AND STORAGE USE CATEGORY
Wholesale Sales and Distribution N 14-603 (1)
INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGORY
Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial N
Research and Development N
URBAN AGRICULTURE USE CATEGORY
Community Garden Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm N 14-603 (15)
Table 14-602-4: Uses Allowed in Special Purpose Districts
SP-ENT
Max. Gross Floor Area
400%; up to 600% if located
adjacent to SP-STA
Min. Open Area 10% to 30%
Min. Yard
Widths & Depths
Waterfront setback and 25 ft.
from residential for parking
areas
Max. Height 300 ft. or 30 stories
Subject to an approved Master Plan
See page 48 for information pertaining to bracketed numbers
(e.g., “[2]”) in use table cells.
SP-ENT SPECIAL PURPOSE - ENTERTAINMENT
INTENT:
Development of major entertainment facilities
in accordance with an approved master plan
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Table 14-602-4: Uses Allowed in Special Purpose Districts
Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
SP-STA
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living N
Group Living N 14-603 (11)
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Natural Resource Preservation N
Passive Recreation Y
Active Recreation Y
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care Y
Airport-Related Facilities N
Child Care Y 14-603 (5)
Community Center N
Educational Facilities N
Fraternal Organization N
Hospital N
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits N
Religious Assembly N
Safety Services N
Transit Station Y
Utilities and Services, Basic N
Wireless Service Facility Y 14-603 (16)(17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional Y
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner Y
Government Y
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY
Building Supplies and Equipment N 14-603 (3)
Consumer Goods (except as noted below) Y
Drug Paraphernalia Sales N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop N 14-603 (13)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries N 14-603 (7)
Pets and Pet Supplies N
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, Convenience Sales Y
Wearing Apparel and Accessories Y
SP-STA
Min. Setbacks
300 ft. from residential district; 150 ft.
for parking from residential district
Max. Height 38 ft. to 150 ft. depending on use
Subject to an approved Master Plan.
Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
SP-STA
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Animal Services (except as noted below) N
Stables N 14-603 (14)
Assembly and Entertainment Y 14-603 (18)
Casino N
Building Services N
Business Support N
Eating and Drinking Establishments
(except as noted below)
Y
Take-Out Restaurant N 14-603 (6)
Smoking Lounge S 14-603 (19)
Financial Services (except as noted below) Y
Personal Credit Establishment N 14-603 (13)
Funeral and Mortuary Services N
Marina N
Maintenance & Repair of Consumer Goods N
Parking, Non-Accessory Y 14-603 (10)
Personal Services Y 14-603 (2)
Radio, Television, and Recording Services Y
Visitor Accommodations Y
WHOLESALE, DISTRIBUTION, AND STORAGE USE CATEGORY
Wholesale Sales and Distribution N 14-603 (1)
INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGORY
Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial N
Research and Development N
Urban Agriculture Use Category
Community Garden Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm N 14-603 (15)
See page 48 for information pertaining to bracketed numbers
(e.g., “[2]”) in use table cells.
SP-STA SPECIAL PURPOSE - SPORTS STADIUM
INTENT: Large scale specialized sporting facilities and
associated large capacity automobile parking areas
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SP-AIR
Max. Gross Floor Area 500%
Max. Occupied Area 70%
Side Setbacks
Buildings up to four stores - 6 ft.
Buildings over 4 stories - 8 ft. (if used)
Max Height
Varies under the Airport Hazard
Control Overlay (See §14-511)
Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
SP-AIR
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORY
Household Living N
Group Living N 14-603 (11)
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES USE CATEGORY
Natural Resource Preservation Y
Passive Recreation Y
Active Recreation Y
PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORY
Adult Care N
Airport-Related Facilities Y
Child Care S[2] 14-603 (5)
Community Center N
Educational Facilities N
Fraternal Organization N
Hospital N
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits Y
Religious Assembly N
Safety Services Y
Transit Station Y
Utilities and Services, Basic Y
Wireless Service Facility Y 14-603 (16)(17)
OFFICE USE CATEGORY
Business and Professional Y
Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner Y
Government Y
RETAIL SALES USE CATEGORY
Building Supplies and Equipment Y 14-603 (3)
Consumer Goods (except as noted below) Y
Drug Paraphernalia Sales N 14-603 (13)
Gun Shop N 14-603 (13)
Food, Beverages, and Groceries Y 14-603 (7)
Pets and Pet Supplies Y
Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, Convenience Sales Y
Wearing Apparel and Accessories Y
Y = Yes permitted as of right
S = Special exception approval required
N = Not allowed (expressly prohibited)
Uses not listed in this table are prohibited
SP-AIR
USE
SPECIFIC
STANDARDS
COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE CATEGORY
Animal Services (except as noted below) N
Stables N 14-603 (14)
Assembly and Entertainment Y 14-603 (18)
Casino N
Building Services Y
Business Support Y
Eating and Drinking Establishments
(except as noted below)
Y
Take-Out Restaurant Y 14-603 (6)
Smoking Lounge N 14-603 (19)
Financial Services (except as noted below) Y
Personal Credit Establishment N 14-603 (13)
Funeral and Mortuary Services Y
Marina Y
Maintenance & Repair of Consumer Goods Y
Parking, Non-Accessory Y 14-603 (10)
Personal Services Y 14-603 (2)
Radio, Television, and Recording Services Y
Visitor Accommodations Y
WHOLESALE, DISTRIBUTION, AND STORAGE USE CATEGORY
Wholesale Sales and Distribution Y 14-603 (1)
INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGORY
Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial Y
Research and Development Y
URBAN AGRICULTURE USE CATEGORY
Community Garden Y 14-603 (15)
Market or Community-Supported Farm Y 14-603 (15)
Table 14-602-4: Uses Allowed in Special Purpose Districts
See page 48 for information pertaining to bracketed numbers
(e.g., “[2]”) in use table cells.
SP-AIR SPECIAL PURPOSE - AIRPORT
INTENT: Airport uses and complementary mix of uses,
while minimizing impacts on surrounding areas
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[1] In the CMX-1 district, household living use regulations are as follows:
a. If the lot is adjacent to a residential district, the household living regulations of the most restrictive adjacent residential district apply, except
if the household living use is in an attached or semi-detached building, the household living use regulations of the residential district to
which it is attached apply.
b. If the lot is not adjacent to a residential district, single-family household living shall be permitted and two-family and multi-family household
living shall be prohibited.
c. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (.a) and (.b) above, if the lot would otherwise qualify for, and an applicant chooses to earn, a
dwelling unit density bonus for mixed-income housing, pursuant to § 14-702(7), the lot shall instead be subject to Table Note [2], below, as if
the lot were located in a CMX-2 district, plus any applicable housing density bonus pursuant to § 14-702(7).
[2] In the CMX-2 district, a minimum of 480 sq. ft. of lot area is required per dwelling unit, provided that whenever the calculation of permitted
number of dwelling units results in a fraction of a dwelling unit, then the number of permitted dwelling units shall be rounded down to the
nearest whole number.
[3] In the CMX-2 and CMX-2.5 districts, in order to promote active uses at the street level, buildings must contain a use other than residential and
other than parking along one hundred percent (100%) of the ground floor frontage and within the first 30 ft. of building depth, measured from
the front building line. If the property is bounded by two or more streets, only the primary frontages as designated in § 14-701(1)(d)(.4) (Primary
Frontage) shall be subject to this requirement
[4] Reserved.
[5] Office, retail, and commercial service uses located on the first floor may not occupy more than 2,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area, nor may any
office, retail, or commercial service uses be located on or above the second floor.
[6] In the CMX-4 and CMX-5 districts, underground parking garages are permitted; otherwise any portion of a parking garage located above ground
level requires special exception approval in accordance with the special exception procedures in § 14-303(7) (Special Exception Approval).
[7] Two-family household living is permitted in the CMX-3 district provided at least fifty percent (50%) of the ground floor frontage contains a
non-residential use, or the lot area is less than 1,440 sq. ft.
[8] In the CMX-2.5 district, the minimum lot area required per dwelling unit is as follows, provided that, whenever the calculation of permitted num-
ber of dwelling units results in a fraction of a dwelling unit, then the number of permitted dwelling units shall be rounded down to the nearest
whole number.
a. A minimum of 360 sq. ft. of lot area is required per dwelling unit for buildings less than or equal to 45 ft. in height.
b. A minimum of 270 sq. ft. of lot area is required per dwelling unit for buildings greater than 45 ft. in height.
Notes for Table 14-602-2: Commercial Districts
[1] In the RM-1 district, the minimum lot area required per dwelling unit is as follows, provided that, whenever the calculation of permitted number
of dwelling units results in a fraction of a dwelling unit, then the number of permitted dwelling units shall be rounded down to the nearest
whole number:
a. A minimum 360 sq. ft. of lot area is required per dwelling unit for the first 1,440 sq. ft. of lot area.
b. A minimum of 480 sq. ft. of lot area is required per dwelling unit for the lot area in excess of 1,440 sq. ft.
[2] Must be in a completely enclosed detached building.
[3] In the RMX-1 district, a cumulative total of up to 50 sq. ft. of office, retail and commercial service floor area is allowed per dwelling unit that is
included in the approved master plan. Space occupied by visitor accommodation uses is not counted as part of the total.
[4] In the RMX-2 district, a cumulative total of up to 250 sq. ft. of office, retail, and commercial service floor area is allowed per dwelling unit that is
included in the approved master plan. Space occupied by visitor accommodation uses is not counted as part of the total.
[5] In the RMX-3 district, retail sales and commercial service uses may not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total gross floor area. Retail
sales uses must be located on the ground floor of a building, except that, in the area bounded by Cherry Street, 23rd Street, John F. Kennedy
Boulevard and the right-of-way of CSX Railroad, retail sales uses may be located above the ground floor provided that such retail sales uses
have a direct entrance or entrances from the ground floor. Commercial service uses may be located on any floor of a building.
Notes for Table 14-602-1: Residential Districts
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[1] Sale of used automotive parts is prohibited.
[2] Storage of parts must be in an enclosed structure and storage of vehicles being serviced must be on a surface parking lot or in a parking garage.
[3] In the IRMX district, an industrial use must account for a floor area (located anywhere in any building on the same lot) equal to at least fifty
percent (50%) of the total ground floor area of all buildings on the lot, or a use other than residential and other than parking must account for a
floor area (located anywhere in any building on the same lot) equal to at least sixty percent (60%) of the total ground floor area of all buildings
on the lot.
Notes for Table 14-602-3: Industrial Districts
[1] In addition to the regulations of this Zoning Code, uses in the SP-PO district are subject to Pennsylvania law. Uses on City-owned park and open
land are also subject to approval by DPR.
[2] Child care uses shall be enclosed within a building and may be located within the terminal complex. Child care services may not be located
within buildings containing uses listed in § 14-601(4)(a)(.4) to § 14-601(4)(a)(.17).
[3] Adjunct residential dwellings (including dormitories), amusement arcades, and pool or billiards rooms are permitted.
[4] Adjunct residential dwellings (including dormitories) are permitted.
[5] Eating and Drinking Establishments, including Take-Out Restaurants, are only permitted if they are co-located with, and lesser in lot or building
area to, a primary on-site Parks and Open Space, Community Center, or Libraries and Cultural Exhibits use.
Notes for Table 14-602-4: Special Purpose Districts
/VDO,
Fifth District
Overlay District
§ 14-529(4)
In the Fifth Council District, lots shall not be eligible for any floor area, height, or dwelling unit density bonuses pursuant to
§ 14-702(7) (“Mixed Income Housing”) or to § 14-702(16) (“Green Roof”), except as follows:
(a) Lots located south of Spring Garden Street where less than fifty percent (50%) of gross floor area will be in residential
use shall be eligible for bonuses pursuant to § 14-702(7) (“Mixed Income Housing”); and
(b) Lots located south of Spring Garden Street where at least fifty percent (50%) of gross floor area will be in residential use
shall be eligible for bonuses pursuant to § 14-702(7) (“Mixed Income Housing”), provided that bonuses may not be earned by
entering into a payment in-lieu agreement, as otherwise provided in § 14-702(7)(b)(.6).
/CTR,
Center City
Overlay District -
Society Hill
§ 14-502(10)
In the Society Hill Area, the provisions of § 14-702(16) (“Green Roof”) shall not apply.
Geographic Zoning Bonus Restrictions
