Official:Amending Section 14-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Common Procedures and Requirements,” by allowing certain letters submitted to the Zoning Board to serve as an entry of appearance; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Council President Clarke
Introduced: June 6, 2019
Signed: October 24, 2019
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill allows letters submitted to the Zoning Board to serve as an entry of appearance in certain cases, making it easier for people and organizations to participate in hearings without having to hire a lawyer.
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