All Publications

The Official Publication of the New Zoning Code

On August 22, 2012, a new zoning code went into effect for the City of Philadelphia.

Second Draft of Revised Sign Controls

This Second Draft of Revised Sign Controls will be presented at the April 17th, 2012 Planning Commission meeting.

Zoning Code Resources

User-friendly guides and resources to help you understand the new zoning code.

CPI Zoning Code Workshops

The Citizens Planning Institute of the City Planning Commission conducted 6 community-based workshops on the new zoning code this summer. The workshops were a huge success, with over 200 registrants.

Interactive, user-friendly version of the new Philadelphia Zoning Code. NOT the official version of the zoning code.

ZBA Regulations

The Proposed ZBA Rules and Regulations are available for public comment.

Bill No. 120431

This ordinance consists of a number of proposed amendments to the new zoning code, the majority of which are technical and non-substantive in nature. City Council will hold a hearing on the bill on June 12th.

Bill No. 120430 - Revised Sign Controls

This ordinance includes amendments to several sections of the new zoning code addressing sign controls, as proposed by an interagency Sign Controls Working Group. City Council has not scheduled a hearing date yet.

This report summarizes public feedback the Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) solicited to inform revisions to sign control language in the Philadelphia Zoning Code. PCPC implemented a civic engagement strategy to collect this feedback in the winter and spring of 2012.

Draft Central Delaware Overlay

This draft Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay is intended to assist with the implementation of the Central Delaware Master Plan as adopted by the Planning Commission on March 6th, 2012. The draft overlay is designed to reinforce connections to the river.