The Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) registers all Registered Community Organizations (RCOs). RCOs are concerned with physical development in their community. To learn more, visit the Registered Community Organization page.
This page contains the RCO application form, instructions, templates, past training materials, and more. You can also refer to the PCPC regulations.
| Name | Description | Released | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accepted RCOs – April 23, 2025 PDF | Names, boundaries and contact information for the City's Registered Community Organizations. | April 25, 2025 | |
| RCO Notice Instructions RCO PDF | For reviews of smaller scale proposals, or general inquiries regarding the zoning permit review process, send your electronic materials and questions to DevelopmentReview.Planning@phila.gov. | April 4, 2025 | |
| Applicant Instructions PDF | Instructions for applicants to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Includes information on how they should interact with RCOs. | September 28, 2023 | |
| Appellant Notification Templates (doc) docx | A template which project applicants may use to notify the public. | December 10, 2020 | |
| Appellant Notification Templates (pdf) PDF | A template which project applicants may use to notify the public. | December 10, 2020 | |
| Meeting Summary Template PDF | A template to be used by RCOs to report the results of the RCO meeting. | August 16, 2019 | |
| City Council RCO Contacts PDF | Contact information for RCO contact persons in Council District offices, updated in January 2025. | January 22, 2025 | |
| RCO-Rights-and-Responsibilities PDF | A document describing the rights and responsibilities of Registered Community Organizations, including affected RCOs. | May 28, 2025 | |
| Appellant Rights and Responsibilities PDF | Rights and responsibilities for applicants/appellants going through the RCO process. | August 16, 2019 | |
| Example RCO Virtual Meeting Notices PDF | Examples of RCO notices for virtual (web and telephone) meetings sent by applicant. | July 22, 2020 | |
| Example RCO Meeting Announcements PDF | Samples of flyers and other announcements for RCO meetings. | May 28, 2025 | |
| RCO Virtual Meeting Suggestions PDF | These are best practice suggestions for hosting virtual RCO meetings. | July 14, 2020 | |
| RCO Guide to Provisos 2024 PDF | Information packet about provisos, what the City can enforce, and the role of RCOs in provisos. | October 16, 2024 | |
| RCO Training Slides 2024 PDF | Slide presentation from the 2024 RCO Training Session describing the RCO notification process and best practices for RCOs. | August 19, 2024 |