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Zoning Change for Kensington-Lehigh Area

Original title: To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Clearfield Street, Tulip Street, and Lehigh Avenue.

Record date · June 11, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This bill officially updates the Philadelphia zoning maps for a specific area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Clearfield Street, Tulip Street, and Lehigh Avenue.

Why it matters

The change dictates what types of buildings and businesses can be constructed or operated within the specified boundaries, directly impacting property owners and developers in that neighborhood.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Property owners within the specified boundaries

Their land is subject to new zoning regulations which dictate permitted land use and development standards.

Directly affected

Local developers

Future construction projects within the defined area must comply with the new zoning designations.

Key Facts

  • The bill has been officially enacted.
  • The legislation amends the Philadelphia Zoning Maps.
  • The rezoning applies to land located within the area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Clearfield Street, Tulip Street, and Lehigh Avenue.
  • The bill was introduced on May 14, 2026.
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  • The bill was processed through the Committee on Rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a zoning change mean for my property?
A zoning change alters the legal requirements for how land can be used, including what types of structures can be built and what business activities are permitted on a specific parcel of land.
Where exactly is the area being rezoned?
The area is defined by the perimeter of Kensington Avenue, Clearfield Street, Tulip Street, and Lehigh Avenue.

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policy shift70% confidence

Neighborhood Rezoning

The city is actively modifying zoning maps in the Kensington-Lehigh area, suggesting a potential shift in land-use policy for this district.

Kensington AvenueClearfield StreetTulip StreetLehigh Avenue

Connected Entities

Philadelphia, Tulip Street, Clearfield Street and 2 more
locationPhiladelphia“The jurisdiction where the zoning change is taking place.”Map →
locationTulip Street“Boundary of the rezoned area.”Map →
locationClearfield Street“Boundary of the rezoned area.”Map →
locationLehigh Avenue“Boundary of the rezoned area.”Map →
locationKensington Avenue“Boundary of the rezoned area.”Map →

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz15
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