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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fence requirements for residentially zoned properties PDF | A list of requirements, with illustrations, for fence guidelines in Philadelphia. | March 5, 2019 | |
| Get a zoning permit for temporary use information sheet PDF | Additional information about getting a zoning permit for a temporary use. | December 31, 2020 | |
| Lot line adjustment process information sheet PDF | Additional information about the lot line adjustment process. | October 27, 2020 | |
| 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 | |
| Unity of use information sheet PDF | Information about unity of uses. | April 27, 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 permit application requirements information sheet PDF | Instructions on how to file a zoning permit. | September 9, 2019 | |
| Zoning / use registration permit application PDF | Use this application to apply for a zoning permit. | September 13, 2019 |