🇷🇺 РУССКОЯЗЫЧНАЯ ВЕРСИЯ | 🇷🇺 RUSSIAN-LANGUAGE VERSION
Table Of Contents
- Appeal a zoning decision to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA)
- City building codes
- Find a City-owned building
- Find location and zoning information
- Get a plan review
- 5.1. Art Commission plan reviews
- 5.2. Get approval for work to a historic property
- 5.3. Philadelphia City Planning Commission plan reviews
- 5.3.1. Get a civic design review
- 5.3.2. Get a conceptual plan review
- 5.3.3. Get a facade review
- 5.3.4. Get a garage facade review
- 5.3.5. Get a master plan review
- 5.3.6. Get a preliminary zoning appeal review
- 5.3.7. Get a public open space review
- 5.3.8. Get a review for neighborhood conservation overlays (NCO) or neighborhood commercial areas (NCA)
- 5.3.9. Get a site plan review
- 5.3.10. Get a sky plane review
- 5.3.11. Get a subdivision plan review
- 5.3.12. Get an affordable housing zoning bonus review
- 5.3.13. Request a plan consistency letter for a development proposal
- Interactive map of Philadelphia
- Participate in a Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) hearing
- Zoning permits
1. Appeal a zoning decision to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA)
If the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) refuses your Zoning or Use Registration application, you may appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA).
2. City building codes
A summary of City building codes, and a link to the complete code.
3. Find a City-owned building
How to find a City-owned property.
4. Find location and zoning information
Information about zoning in the City of Philadelphia.
5. Get a plan review
Learn how to get plan reviews from the divisions of the Department of Planning and Development.
5.1. Art Commission plan reviews
Learn how to get your project reviewed by the Philadelphia Art Commission.
5.1.1. Apply for artwork approval from the Art Commission
The Art Commission reviews all proposals for the City to acquire art or place art on City property.
5.1.2. Apply for construction approval from the Art Commission
The Art Commission must approve the design and location of some buildings and structures.
5.1.3. Apply for encroachment approval from the Art Commission
How to get approval from the Art Commission for an encroachment in the public right-of-way, such as a newsstand or electric vehicle charger.
5.1.4. Apply for sign approval from the Art Commission
The Art Commission must approve signs in certain locations.
5.2. Get approval for work to a historic property
How to get your building permit application approved by the Philadelphia Historical Commission for work to a historic property.
5.3. Philadelphia City Planning Commission plan reviews
The City Planning Commission is part of the permit process for many types of development, and some permits require the Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) review and approval.
5.3.1. Get a civic design review
How to go through the civic design review (CDR) process for large development projects.
5.3.2. Get a conceptual plan review
The Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) staff review for lot adjustments, building additions, or development projects of more than 5,000 sq. ft. of new building footprint.
5.3.3. Get a facade review
Request a review for changes to the facade (or front) of a building or for new construction in Center City.
5.3.4. Get a garage facade review
How to request a facade review for a proposed parking garage.
5.3.5. Get a master plan review
If you are proposing a new master plan district or amendments to a master plan, you need a master plan review.
5.3.6. Get a preliminary zoning appeal review
How to request a preliminary review before a zoning refusal or referral appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA).
5.3.7. Get a public open space review
How to get a review for a development that includes a public open space and may qualify for a floor area or height bonus.
5.3.8. Get a review for neighborhood conservation overlays (NCO) or neighborhood commercial areas (NCA)
How to get a review to confirm that your building project meets its neighborhood’s design standards.
5.3.9. Get a site plan review
Certain zoning permits require review by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission first. The Commission accepts walk-ins and appointments.
5.3.10. Get a sky plane review
How to request a review for a large building project located in the Center City commercial districts CMX-4 or CMX-5.
5.3.11. Get a subdivision plan review
If you are subdividing new parcels that are not fronting on the existing public streets, you may need a subdivision plat review.
5.3.12. Get an affordable housing zoning bonus review
How to apply for an affordable housing zoning bonus with the Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC).
5.3.13. Request a plan consistency letter for a development proposal
Get a letter from the Philadelphia City Planning Commission to assist you in your application for project funding.
6. Interactive map of Philadelphia
A link to an interactive map of Philadelphia.
7. Participate in a Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) hearing
How to participate in a Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing.
8. Zoning permits
How to get zoning permits in Philadelphia.
🇷🇺 РУССКОЯЗЫЧНАЯ ВЕРСИЯ | 🇷🇺 RUSSIAN-LANGUAGE VERSION
