Development Research Tools and Resources
Tools are available to both help a business or projects determine nearby assets, as well as guide development through the approval and regulatory processes.
City Maps
CityMaps is an online tool created by the City of Philadelphia to
facilitate the public’s understanding of available services and
zones surrounding particular land parcels in Philadelphia. The tool will
map, among other things, a parcel’s current zoning, aerial photograph,
nearby public facilities such as hospitals and bus routes, and service
areas including police districts and City Council districts.
Developer Services Committee
The Development Services Program is an important resource available to
developers of any major development project involving either new construction
or substantial rehabilitation of existing property within the City of
Philadelphia. Coordinated by the Department of Commerce, the program assists
developers in the approval and regulatory process, as well as the coordination
of utilities and required public infrastructure improvements. The primary
goals of the Development Services Program are to streamline the development
process and to provide a focal point for any public participation. The
program assists the developer in:
- Determining the necessary regulatory and legal approvals
- Reviewing the requirements of affected utility providers
- Determining any necessary public actions
- Determining and establishing a schedule for project implementation of approvals, utility activity, and public actionsdentifying Available Resources
The program does not eliminate or replace the standard approval process (e.g., zoning, building permits, etc.) nor does it substitute for the developer's legal responsibility to conform to all applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations. Participating organizations on the Committee include:
- Fire Department
- City Planning Commission
- Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation
- Department of Licenses & Inspection
- Department of Public Property
- Managing Director's Office
- Streets Department
- Water Department
- PECO Energy
- Philadelphia Gas Works
To schedule Development Services Committee review of your project, please submit a Service Request Form or contact us for more information.