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. | July 16, 2021 | |
| Fence requirements for residentially zoned properties PDF | A list of requirements, with illustrations, for fence guidelines in Philadelphia. | March 5, 2019 | |
| Lot line adjustment process information sheet PDF | Additional information about the lot line adjustment process. | September 21, 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. | September 21, 2021 | |
| Supplemental ownership information form PDF | Use this form to identify ownership information as a supplemental document to a zoning permit application. | September 10, 2021 | |
| Temporary use permit information sheet PDF | Additional information about getting a zoning permit for a temporary use. | September 21, 2021 | |
| Unity of use information sheet PDF | Information about unity of uses. | September 21, 2021 | |
| 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. | October 28, 2020 | |
| Zoning / use registration permit application PDF | Use this application to apply for a zoning permit. | September 10, 2021 |