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26 Nov

Pennsylvania Judge Declares Commonwealth Real Estate Regulations for AirBnB Manager Unconstitutional

by Kyle Levin
in Business, Philadelphia Licenses, Zoning, Zoning Projects
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Pennsylvania Judge Stacy Wallace ruled on October 31, 2022 (Permanent-Injunction-Granted.pdf (ij.org) that state real estate licensing requirements were unconstitutional when applied to Petitioner, Sally Ladd, who manages short-term rentals in the Poconos.   Sally Ladd was forced to shut down her short-term rental business in 2017 after the state department began investigating her for practicing real estate without a license.   Ladd has been renting out her...

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15 Sep

The Viking Mill Sale, While Inevitable, Should be Mourned

by Joe
in Building Permits, Business, Philadelphia Licenses, Zoning, Zoning Projects
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Last week, I received phone calls from two clients, both of them in a panic. You see, in the last 7 years I had both assisted them with obtaining a lease and also assisted them with receiving zoning approvals for their spaces in Viking Mill in Kensington, a near 70,000 square foot building located at 2019-2053 E. Boston Street. I do not think it is...

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18 May

Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADUs”) in Philadelphia

by Joe
in Multifamily, Zoning, Zoning Permits, Zoning Projects, Zoning Variance
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One topic I get at least one call about per week is the accessory dwelling unit. While it’s a cool idea and awesome when it works, it’s a rare circumstance when it does, and they are not the backdoor to getting that duplex that you’ve been desperately searching for.   Accessory Dwelling Units, or “ADU”s in zoning nerd speak, historically called granny flats or backyard cottages, are...

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27 Sep

What Happens After Your Zoning Board of Adjustment Hearing

by Philly Zoning Team
in Zoning Permits, Zoning Process, Zoning Projects, Zoning Variance
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Zoning Board of Adjustment: What Happens After Your Hearing   Philadelphia Zoning specializes in Zoning Variance coordination. Whether it is a regulated use registration for a new business or a height bonus for a home addition, in order to get approval from the City to execute a development plan which is not expressly allowed by the Zoning Code, you must obtain letter granting you special approval from...

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13 Jul

Online Resources for Zoning and Permitting

by Philly Zoning Team
in All, Building Permits, Business, Zoning, Zoning Permits, Zoning Process, Zoning Projects
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Earlier this week our expeditors Ashley and Liz hosted an Instagram Live event where they explained the different online resources we use here at Philadelphia Zoning.   MVR (Most Valuable Resource)   Our favorite and most valued online resource is the City Atlas. The Atlas has five important functions we think you should know about.   The first and foremost value of this sacred tool is that it allows...

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05 Jul

Permits Made Simple

by Philly Zoning Team
in All, Building Permits, Zoning, Zoning Permits, Zoning Process, Zoning Projects
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Philadelphia Zoning is Here For You   Here at Philadelphia Zoning, we specialize in obtaining permits in a timely fashion. A task which we have often alluded to in our previous posts, as one which requires a certain level of expertise.  Expertise, not everyone who needs a permit in the city of Philadelphia has.   Luckily for you, our goal here at Philadelphia Zoning is not only to...

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29 Jun

Expediting From a New Perspective

by Philly Zoning Team
in Additional Information, Building Permits, Philadelphia Licenses, Zoning, Zoning Permits, Zoning Process, Zoning Projects
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Newbie on the Block June concludes my first month at Philadelphia Zoning as an expeditor. Let me tell you, it was no joke. Don’t get me wrong, there were lots of jokes exchanged between me and my fantastic expediting trainer. However, to execute the role of a seasoned expeditor requires a true mastery of both the Art and the Science of City Zoning Code.   One might think...

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10 Jun

How To Get Your Permit On Time

by Philly Zoning Team
in Additional Information, All, Building Permits, Business, Design, Multifamily, Philadelphia Licenses, Single family, Zoning, Zoning Permits, Zoning Process, Zoning Projects
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Time is Money   When you are planning to renovate a home or start a new business, many times, the most important thing to consider is timing. So if your project involves obtaining permits or licenses from the City, it is important that you know what the different timetables are.   But before we discuss specific timetables of different permits, the first thing to know is that you will...

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06 Apr

Refining the Code

by Philly Zoning Team
in Zoning, Zoning Permits, Zoning Process, Zoning Projects
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Engines of Growth   Cities are the impetus for economic growth. This statement is the thesis of a massive study published in 2010 by the United Nations. Since this revelation has become common knowledge, scholars and researchers have directed their efforts towards answering a more pointed question- what are the circumstances under which city’s become efficient engines of economic growth?   Innovation is one answer. Innovations in technology...

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29 Mar

How to Submit Additional Information

by Philly Zoning Team
in Architects, Building Permits, Business, Engineers, Featured, Floor Plans, Philadelphia Licenses, Single family, Zoning, Zoning Permits, Zoning Process, Zoning Projects
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An additional information request is sent by Licenses and Inspections whenever one of their plans examiners wants to know more about your project.  Getting this letter is not an indication of failure, it is actually considered a standard response as requirements for permits can be as unpredictable as the weather. However, in the off chance you do not receive a request for additional information, you deserve...

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