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Get a plan review
Philadelphia City Planning Commission plan reviews
The City Planning Commission is part of the permit process for many types of development, and some permits require PCPC review and approval.
Get a civic design review
How to go through the civic design review (CDR) process for large development projects.
Get a master plan review
If you are proposing a new master plan district or amendments to a master plan, you need a master plan review.
Get a subdivision plat review
If you are subdividing new parcels that are not fronting on the existing public streets, you may need a subdivision plat review.
Get a conceptual plan review
A PCPC staff review for lot adjustments, building additions, or development projects of more than 5,000 sq. ft. of new building footprint.
Request a plan consistency letter for a development proposal
Get a letter from the Philadelphia City Planning Commission to assist you in your application for project funding.
Get a site plan review
Certain zoning permits require review by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission first. We accept walk-ins and appointments.
Get a facade review
Request a review for changes to the facade (or front) of a building or for new construction in Center City.
Get a garage facade review
How to request a facade review for a proposed parking garage.
Get a public open space review
How to get a review for a development that includes a public open space and may qualify for a floor area or height bonus.
Get a preliminary zoning appeal review
How to request a preliminary review before a zoning refusal or referral appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA).
Get an affordable housing zoning bonus review
How to apply for an affordable housing zoning bonus with the Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC).
Get a review for an NCO or NCA
How to get a review to confirm that your building project meets its neighborhood’s design standards.
Get a sky plane review
How to request a review for a large building project located in the Center City commercial districts CMX-4 or CMX-5.
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Zoning, planning & development
Get a plan review
Philadelphia City Planning Commission plan reviews
The City Planning Commission is part of the permit process for many types of development, and some permits require PCPC review and approval.
Get a civic design review
How to go through the civic design review (CDR) process for large development projects.
Get a master plan review
If you are proposing a new master plan district or amendments to a master plan, you need a master plan review.
Get a subdivision plat review
If you are subdividing new parcels that are not fronting on the existing public streets, you may need a subdivision plat review.
Get a conceptual plan review
A PCPC staff review for lot adjustments, building additions, or development projects of more than 5,000 sq. ft. of new building footprint.
Request a plan consistency letter for a development proposal
Get a letter from the Philadelphia City Planning Commission to assist you in your application for project funding.
Get a site plan review
Certain zoning permits require review by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission first. We accept walk-ins and appointments.
Get a facade review
Request a review for changes to the facade (or front) of a building or for new construction in Center City.
Get a garage facade review
How to request a facade review for a proposed parking garage.
Get a public open space review
How to get a review for a development that includes a public open space and may qualify for a floor area or height bonus.
Get a preliminary zoning appeal review
How to request a preliminary review before a zoning refusal or referral appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA).
Get an affordable housing zoning bonus review
How to apply for an affordable housing zoning bonus with the Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC).
Get a review for an NCO or NCA
How to get a review to confirm that your building project meets its neighborhood’s design standards.
Get a sky plane review
How to request a review for a large building project located in the Center City commercial districts CMX-4 or CMX-5.
Top
Birth, marriage & life events
Business & self-employment
Cars, parking & transportation
Crime, law & justice
Culture & recreation
Diversity, inclusion, accessibility & immigration
Education & learning
Ethics & transparency
Mental & physical health
Payments, assistance & taxes
Permits, violations & licenses
Property, lots & housing
Safety & emergency preparedness
Streets, sidewalks & alleys
Trash, recycling & city upkeep
Trees, parks & the environment
Water, gas & utilities
Working & jobs
Zoning, planning & development
Service directory