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Permits, violations & licenses

Zoning permits

How to get zoning permits in Philadelphia.

Get a Zoning Permit

Get zoning approval to modify a property or change its use.

Get a Zoning Permit for a temporary use

Business owners can get a Zoning Permit to change the use of a property or part of a property temporarily.

Get a Zoning Permit for new construction or additions

How to get a zoning permit for new construction and additions.

Get a Zoning Permit for parking

How to create, change, or remove off-street parking spaces on a lot or in a garage.

Get a Zoning Permit for signs

Get zoning approval to install signs.

Get a Zoning Permit to adjust property lot lines

How to get zoning approval to adjust property lines.

Get a Zoning Permit to change the use of a property

How to get a zoning permit to change the use of a property.

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