ADOPTED

The adopted resolution proposes a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment requiring the City to defend and indemnify registered community organizations that comply with the Zoning Code when claims arise from their lawful participation in the City’s zoning variance process. The amendment would be submitted to Philadelphia voters and would take effect only if approved and followed by implementing regulations from the Law Department.

Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for indemnification and defense by the City in connection with claims made against any registered community organization arising directly out of the lawful participation by such an organization in zoning matters and related land-use process; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.