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.
Remote RCO meetings: On June 16, 2020, the Planning Commission passed emergency regulations regarding the RCO process during COVID-19. If you need help with or have questions about remote RCO meetings in advance of CDR meetings or ZBA hearings, review our resources below, reach out to the RCO Help Desk, or call (267) 225-7559.
| Name | Description | Released | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCO application form 2020 PDF | The 2020 application form for new RCOs. Applications will be accepted from June 1 to August 14, 2020. | June 1, 2020 | |
| RCO virtual meeting suggestions PDF | These are best practice suggestions for hosting virtual RCO meetings. | July 14, 2020 | |
| RCO Virtual Meeting Notice Examples PDF | Examples of RCO notices for virtual (web and telephone) meetings | July 22, 2020 | |
| Applicant Detailed Instructions PDF | Instructions to guide ZBA applicants in completing their RCO notification and meeting process. | October 3, 2019 | |
| District Council RCO contacts PDF | Contact information for District Council staff. | February 6, 2020 | |
| List of RCOs PDF | A list of RCOs with contact information. | February 13, 2020 | |
| RCO fact sheet PDF | Rules for Registered Community Organizations and neighborhood meetings with zoning applicants. | April 17, 2019 | |
| RCO rights and responsibilities PDF | Rights and responsibilities of RCOs. | April 17, 2019 | |
| RCO detailed instructions PDF | Instructions to guide RCOs through the notification and meeting process. | August 16, 2019 | |
| RCO workshop presentation 2019 PDF | Materials from the RCO workshop. | October 16, 2019 | |
| RCO training packet 2019 PDF | Read all about the RCO notification process and best practices for RCOs. | October 3, 2019 | |
| Zoning applicant rights and responsibilities PDF | Rights and responsibilities for Applicants going through the RCO process. | August 16, 2019 | |
| Applicant notification templates (docx) docx | A template to be used by applicants to notify neighbors and RCOs about their project (Word version). | August 16, 2019 | |
| Applicant notification templates (PDF) PDF | A template to be used by applicants to notify neighbors and RCOs about their project (PDF version). | August 16, 2019 | |
| Meeting summary template PDF | A template to be used by RCOs to report the results of the RCO meeting. | August 16, 2019 |