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Request a plan consistency letter for a development proposal | Services | City of Philadelphia
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Request a plan consistency letter for a development proposal
Service overview
If you’re applying for funding for a development project, you may need proof that it conforms to the City’s comprehensive plans. Your project might involve:
Housing.
Community development.
Transportation.
Open space.
Recreation.
The
Philadelphia City Planning Commission
(PCPC) staff can review your project to determine if it aligns with the City’s plans. Staff can provide a plan consistency letter or completed form for projects determined to be consistent with City plans.
Who
Applicants include:
Community organizations.
Civic organizations.
Businesses.
Government agencies.
Where and when
If your project relates to housing or community development, direct your request to the
PCPC community planners
.
If your project relates to transportation, open space, or recreation, direct your request to
letters.planning@phila.gov
.
Cost
There is no cost for this service.
How
The PCPC staff must receive your request via email at least 10 business days before you need the letter. If this is a new request, PCPC staff must meet with you to review your project.
Your request should provide general information about the project, including:
Project name and address
Project description
Relevant plans, maps, renderings, or photos
Applicant contacts for the project
City agency contacts for the project
You should also describe the project’s funding and timing. This includes:
Total project cost
Amount of funding request
Name of funder and funding program
Application due date
Your email and its attachments must be less than 10MB in size.
Questions?
If you have questions, contact the Philadelphia City Planning Commission at (215) 683-4515.
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Zoning, planning & development
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Philadelphia City Planning Commission plan reviews
Request a plan consistency letter for a development proposal
Service overview
If you’re applying for funding for a development project, you may need proof that it conforms to the City’s comprehensive plans. Your project might involve:
Housing.
Community development.
Transportation.
Open space.
Recreation.
The
Philadelphia City Planning Commission
(PCPC) staff can review your project to determine if it aligns with the City’s plans. Staff can provide a plan consistency letter or completed form for projects determined to be consistent with City plans.
Who
Applicants include:
Community organizations.
Civic organizations.
Businesses.
Government agencies.
Where and when
If your project relates to housing or community development, direct your request to the
PCPC community planners
.
If your project relates to transportation, open space, or recreation, direct your request to
letters.planning@phila.gov
.
Cost
There is no cost for this service.
How
The PCPC staff must receive your request via email at least 10 business days before you need the letter. If this is a new request, PCPC staff must meet with you to review your project.
Your request should provide general information about the project, including:
Project name and address
Project description
Relevant plans, maps, renderings, or photos
Applicant contacts for the project
City agency contacts for the project
You should also describe the project’s funding and timing. This includes:
Total project cost
Amount of funding request
Name of funder and funding program
Application due date
Your email and its attachments must be less than 10MB in size.
Questions?
If you have questions, contact the Philadelphia City Planning Commission at (215) 683-4515.
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