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Zoning and project reviews

Zoning and project reviews

Project reviews help developments fit into existing surroundings, comply with City regulations, and maintain public safety. The reviews below take place before Planning and Development agencies, boards, and commissions.

Philadelphia City Planning Commission reviews

Get a civic design review

How to go through the civic design review (CDR) process for large development projects.

Get a site plan review

Certain zoning permits require review by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission first. We accept walk-ins and appointments.

Get a facade review

Request a review for changes to the facade (or front) of a building or for new construction in Center City.

Get a garage facade review

How to request a facade review for a proposed parking garage.

Get a sky plane review

How to request a review for a large building project located in the Center City commercial districts CMX-4 or CMX-5.

Get an affordable housing zoning bonus review

How to apply for an affordable housing zoning bonus with the Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC).

Get a review for an NCO or NCA

How to get a review to confirm that your building project meets its neighborhood’s design standards.

Get a public open space review

How to get a review for a development that includes a public open space and may qualify for a floor area or height bonus.

Get a master plan review

If you are proposing a new master plan district or amendments to a master plan, you need a master plan review.

Get a subdivision plat review

If you are subdividing new parcels that are not fronting on the existing public streets, you may need a subdivision plat review.

Get a conceptual plan review

A PCPC staff review for lot adjustments, building additions, or development projects of more than 5,000 sq. ft. of new building footprint.

Historical Commission reviews

Get approval for work to a historic property

How to get your building permit application approved by the Philadelphia Historical Commission for work to a historic property.

Art Commission reviews

Apply for sign, awning, or canopy approval from the Art Commission

The Art Commission must approve signs in certain locations.

Apply for artwork approval from the Art Commission

The Art Commission reviews all proposals for the City to acquire art or place art on City property.

Apply for construction approval from the Art Commission

The Art Commission must approve the design and location of some buildings and structures.

Apply for encroachment approval from the Art Commission

How to get approval from the Art Commission for an encroachment in the public right-of-way, such as a newsstand or electric vehicle charger.

Zoning appeals

Appeal a zoning decision to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA)

If L&I refuses your Zoning/Use Registration application, you may appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA).

Participate in a Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) hearing

How to participate in a Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing.

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