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RezoneTabled

Fifth District Overlay vacant-lot requirements

Philadelphia

Description

Young's zoning bill adds building requirements to prevent vacant lots in the Fifth District Overlay; it was amended and heads to final passage next week.

Impact summary

Could require developers in the overlay area to build rather than leave lots vacant.

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · City Council

Tabled

Last discussed Mar 5, 2026.

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