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This bill changes the rules for filing permit applications that are similar to previous ones that were denied or dismissed by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. It affects people who want to build or develop properties in Philadelphia and have already had a similar application rejected. The change aims to clarify the process for resubmitting applications.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising the One Year Rule which limits the filing of permit applications that are substantially similar to a prior application with respect to which an appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment has been denied or dismissed; and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

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File details

Status
ENACTED
Type
Bill
Introduced
April 3, 2025
Sponsors
Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember Phillips, Councilmember Gilmore Richardson, Councilmember Gauthier, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Lozada, Councilmember Young, Councilmember Driscoll, Councilmember Squilla, Councilmember Bass

File history

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  1. Member vote

    READ AND PASSED

    Member-by-member vote published for this action.

    Pass16 Yes · 0 No · 0 AbsentView member votes →
    Official action detail

    A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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