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Density and Dimensional Bonuses Allowed for Mixed-Used Properties Under the Philadelphia Zoning Code

Part One in a Series Over the years, the city government has amended the Philadelphia Zoning Code to include incentives to increase the amount of housing units as well as the size of such building structures. Over the course of several articles, we will be discussing the "zoning" bonuses a property owner can take advantage of when developing a property within city limits. This part delves into the Mixed Income Housing Bonus, Green Roof Bonus, and the Fresh Food Market Bonus.

8 minute readOctober 01, 2020 at 12:07 AM
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Alan Nochumson
Clementa Amazan
Density and Dimensional Bonuses Allowed for Mixed-Used Properties Under the Philadelphia Zoning Code

The Philadelphia Zoning Code restricts the amount of housing units and size of mixed-use buildings situated in the City of Philadelphia.

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