Official:Amending Section A-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Demolition and Relocation of Structures,” to add additional requirements for the issuance of demolition permits for structures currently or previously used as religious facilities; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Jones
Introduced: February 10, 2022
Signed: June 23, 2022
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This law adds extra steps before the city can demolish a house of worship that's at least 50 years old. The city must notify local leaders and hold a meeting with community members to discuss the demolition.
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