Legislation

Vestibule Permits Issued with Conditions for North Philly Property Owner at 4632 N 5th Street Intersection

Philadelphia's Zoning Code Overhauled as City Council Votes to Streamline Approval Process for Small Businesses, Lowering Costs by Thousands New rules would exempt businesses with less than five employees from lengthy permitting processes, but critics argue it undermines community input on development projects.

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Homeowners at 5512 Woodland Avenue Given Green Light to Build Sidewalk-Extending Basement Entrance

Philly Homeowners Can Finally Finish Their Basement Renovations; City Council Approves Variance for 5-Foot Extension of Sidewalk-Encroaching Basement Entrance at a Row House in Southwest Philly.

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Council Moves to Freeze Tax Hikes for Longtime Philadelphia Homeowners Starting This Year

Longtime Philadelphia homeowners face capped tax hikes of up to 15% starting this year, according to a new city law aimed at protecting seniors and long-term residents from steep increases.

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