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This enacted bill defines which residential developments qualify as affordable housing projects, including projects using certain housing programs, public financing, public land, or long-term affordability agreements. It requires applicants to document that qualification and sets faster review timelines, including a 10-business-day limit for building and trade permits and free accelerated review for zoning applications; it also limits or waives certain zoning fees for these projects.

Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by defining affordable housing projects and establishing specific application and permitting procedures for such projects, all under certain terms and conditions.