Legislation

City Council Moves to Simplify Complex Zoning Rules for Homeowners and Developers Alike

Homeowners in rowhouses and two-family homes may soon be exempt from restrictive zoning regulations, while developers could face fewer hurdles to build new townhomes under a proposed rewrite of the city's building codes.

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City Council Passes Zoning Code Update, Clarifies Definitions of Ground Cover, Streams and Swales

Homeowners on the city's 13 zoning overlay districts will have to reapply for permits after new regulations redefine what constitutes a "stream" in order to prevent overdevelopment.

180346-A

Philadelphia's Zoning and Planning Code Gets Technical Overhaul With Minor Changes

This bill makes technical and clarifying changes to Philadelphia's Zoning and Planning Code, including definitions of terms like 'subdivision' and 'vehicle fueling station', as well as procedures for public hearings and notice requirements.

150264

Philadelphia Code Revised to Clarify Zoning and Planning Provisions

This bill amends Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, making technical and clarifying changes to certain provisions in the zoning and planning section.

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