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This enacted law changes the review process for development applications subject to Philadelphia’s Civic Design Review. It allows applicants to pay an additional fee for accelerated plan review, requiring the department to decide on a complete zoning application within 10 business days except in an emergency, and sets fees for accelerated Zoning Board hearings.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," and Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction And Occupancy Code," Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), by providing for review of applications subject to civic design review and for accelerated review, all under certain terms and conditions.