The location and use of property in Philadelphia are regulated by the Zoning Code. In order to do construction on a building or use a building for a specific purpose, you may need to get a Zoning Permit from the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I). These documents support those permits and the zoning process.
| Name | Description | Released | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessory dwelling unit checklist PDF | Use this checklist to guide through the Zoning Code requirements to determine if an Accessory Dwelling Unit is permitted on a property. | March 8, 2022 | |
| Civic design review revision form PDF | Use this form to outline the changes made to the plans as a result of the Civic Design Review (CDR) process. | May 11, 2022 | |
| Fence requirements for residentially zoned properties PDF | This document provides a list of requirements, with illustrations, for fence guidelines in Philadelphia. | March 5, 2019 | |
| Lot line adjustment process information sheet PDF | This document provides information about the lot line adjustment process. | November 17, 2021 | |
| Questions for determining use classifications information sheet PDF | Use this questionnaire to distinguish between common use categories and identify correct category for a project. | March 8, 2022 | |
| Reasonable accommodation request form PDF | Use this form when requesting a reasonable accommodation as a supplemental document to a zoning permit application. | January 19, 2022 | |
| Temporary use permit information sheet PDF | This document provides information about getting a zoning permit for a temporary use. | December 13, 2021 | |
| Unity of use information sheet PDF | This document provides information about unity of uses. | May 5, 2022 | |
| Zoning administrative adjustment application PDF | Use this application to apply for a zoning adjustment from the zoning board of adjustment (ZBA) | October 28, 2020 | |
| Zoning administrative adjustment process guide PDF | This guide outlines steps for getting a zoning adjustment. | March 8, 2022 | |
| Zoning / use registration permit application PDF | Use this application to apply for a zoning permit. | March 30, 2022 |