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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Zoning / Use Registration Permit PDF | Use this application to apply for a Zoning Permit. | September 13, 2019 | |
| Information Sheet: Zoning Permit application requirements PDF | Instructions on how to file a Zoning Permit. | September 9, 2019 | |
| Application for Amendment or Extension to Issued Permit PDF | Use this application to apply for an Amendment or Extension to an issued permit. | August 12, 2020 | |
| Information Sheet: Amended Zoning Permit Process PDF | This information sheet summarizes the process for obtaining an amended Zoning permit for changes to an approved zoning permit | March 1, 2021 | |
| Information Sheet: Zoning Permit Extensions PDF | Information about how to extend a zoning permit before it expires. | March 1, 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 | |
| Philadelphia Zoning Code Quick Guide PDF | An overview and guide to zoning in Philadelphia. | March 5, 2019 | |
| Fence requirements for residentially zoned properties PDF | A list of requirements, with illustrations, for fence guidelines in Philadelphia. | March 5, 2019 | |
| Questions for determining use classifications PDF | Use this questionnaire to distinguish between common use categories and identify correct category for a project. | January 13, 2020 | |
| Information Sheet: Get a Zoning Permit for temporary use PDF | Additional information about getting a Zoning Permit for a temporary use. | December 31, 2020 | |
| Information Sheet: Lot line adjustment process PDF | Additional information about the lot line adjustment process. | October 27, 2020 | |
| Information Sheet – Unity of Use PDF | Information about Unity of Use. | February 4, 2021 |