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Philadelphia Code § 14-536
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§ 14-536. /NHO, Nehemiah Homes Overlay District. Notes 595 | Added, Bill No. 220662-A (approved November 30, 2022). (1) Applicability. The Nehemiah Homes Overlay District shall consist of all residentially-zoned lots within the area bounded by Girard Avenue, Watts Street, Parrish Street, Broad Street, Brown Street, and 12th Street. (2) Height Regulation. (a) The maximum height shall be equal to the height of the tallest building located on any abutting lot. (b) If there is no abutting lot, no building on any abutting lot, or the tallest building located on any abutting lot has a height greater than 35 feet, the maximum height shall be 35 feet. (c) Any building that is 25 feet or less in height shall contain no more than two stories. (3) Roof Decks. Roof decks and roof deck access structures shall be prohibited. (4) Balconies. Balconies shall be prohibited except at the second floor rear of residential structures.
Source: City of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Code and Home Rule Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-304286Fetched: 10/27/2026

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