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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicant detailed instructions PDF | Instructions to guide ZBA applicants in completing their RCO notification and meeting process. | October 3, 2019 | |
| Applicant notification templates (doc) docx | A template which project applicants may use to notify the public. | December 10, 2020 | |
| Applicant notification templates (pdf) PDF | A template which project applicants may use to notify the public. | December 10, 2020 | |
| District Council RCO Contacts PDF | Contact information for the RCO coordinator in each District Council Office | July 27, 2022 | |
| List of Accepted RCOs PDF | RCOs who have been accepted to review cases in a public meeting as of 7/27/22 | July 27, 2022 | |
| Meeting summary template PDF | A template to be used by RCOs to report the results of the RCO meeting. | August 16, 2019 | |
| RCO detailed instructions PDF | Instructions to guide RCOs through the notification and meeting process. | August 16, 2019 | |
| RCO fact sheet PDF | Rules for RCOs and neighborhood meetings with zoning applicants. | April 17, 2019 | |
| RCO rights and responsibilities PDF | Rights and responsibilities of RCOs. | April 17, 2019 | |
| RCO training packet (2019) PDF | Read all about the RCO notification process and best practices for RCOs. | October 3, 2019 | |
| RCO virtual meeting notice examples PDF | Examples of RCO notices for virtual (web and telephone) meetings | July 22, 2020 | |
| RCO virtual meeting suggestions PDF | These are best practice suggestions for hosting virtual RCO meetings. | July 14, 2020 | |
| RCO workshop presentation (2019) PDF | Materials from the RCO workshop. | October 16, 2019 | |
| Zoning applicant rights and responsibilities PDF | Rights and responsibilities for applicants going through the RCO process. | August 16, 2019 |