Official:Amending Title 4, Subcode “A” of the Philadelphia Building Code, to revise certain provisions of Chapter 3, Permits, and amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-300, entitled “Administration and Procedures,” by amending the terms and conditions of Administrative Review; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Squilla
Introduced: March 12, 2020
Signed: October 1, 2020
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends the Philadelphia Building Code and Zoning Ordinance to make it easier for property owners to request minor administrative adjustments to variances or special exceptions issued by the Zoning Board.
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