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25 May

Expediting Versus Accelerating

Expediting Versus Accelerating Last week we debunked many of the myths and misconceptions surrounding the art of expediting. This week we decided to follow up that conversation with a post specifically dedicated to the differences between expediting and accelerating. Expeditors, as previously explained, can increase the speed and efficiency of obtaining permits by filing paperwork correctly and mitigating setbacks along the way. However, another way to...

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...

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...

22 Mar

Getting Signed Up

by Philly Zoning Team

in Architects, Building Permits, Design, Engineers, Zoning, Zoning Permits, Zoning Process, Zoning Projects

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Getting Signed Up Putting up a sign is one of the most fundamental forms of advertising. If you own a business, you want people to be able to find you, to know who you are, etc. This is what a good sign conveys. However, in order to post a sign over your business in the City of Philadelphia, you must first get permission. Most signs require...

23 Feb

By-Right Development

by Philly Zoning Team

in Additional Information, All, Architects, Building Permits, Business, Design, Engineers, Philadelphia Licenses, RCO, Zoning, Zoning Permits, Zoning Process, Zoning Projects

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By Right Development Projects which are allowed by the zoning code are known as by-right developments. Every parcel and property in the city of Philadelphia falls into a distinct category of the zoning code which can be found by searching the address in the City Atlas. This tool allows users to see the zoning classification, relevant overlays, registered neighborhood associations, past appeals, and more. The value...

09 Feb

Electrical Permits: Things You Should Know

by Philly Zoning Team

in Building Permits, Engineers, Philadelphia Licenses, Zoning, Zoning Permits

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Things You Should Know When it comes to building something in the city of Philadelphia there are a few essential things you will need. Many of these essentials come from L&I, the Department of Licenses and Inspections. The key here is understanding what you will need, and how to get it. In addition to any Building or Zoning Permits you may need for your project, you may...

02 Feb

Additional Information: Zoning Permit

by Philly Zoning Team

in Architects, Building Permits, Business, Design, Engineers, Floor Plans, Philadelphia Licenses, Zoning, Zoning Permits, Zoning Process, Zoning Projects

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Previously in this blog, we’ve mentioned the City of Philadelphia’s requests for additional information. Since we see a lot of these, we are going to create a catalogue of the requests as a reference guide. We hope that this will help our clients, design partners, and contractors better understand what information is most commonly missing from an application. (If you haven’t seen it before, it’s...

24 Jan

Additional Information: Structure

by Philly Zoning Team

in Architects, Building Permits, Business, Design, Engineers, Philadelphia Licenses, Zoning, Zoning Permits, Zoning Process, Zoning Projects

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17 Jan

Where’s My Permit?

by Philly Zoning Team

in Additional Information, Building Permits, Business, Philadelphia Licenses, RCO, Zoning, Zoning Permits, Zoning Process, Zoning Projects

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When we started out at Philly Zoning, we got a version the same question every week: Where's my permit? Once someone gets started on a permitting project, they want to know how far along the permit is, and how they can check its progress. We give our clients weekly updates to answer that question, but we also think it might be helpful to provide an overview...

12 Jan

Additional Information: Right of Way and Curbs

by Philly Zoning Team

in Additional Information, Architects, Building Permits, Design, Engineers, Philadelphia Licenses, Zoning, Zoning Permits, Zoning Process, Zoning Projects

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Previously in this blog, we've mentioned the City of Philadelphia's requests for additional information. Since we see a lot of these, we are going to create a catalogue of the requests as a reference guide. We hope that this will help our clients, design partners, and contractors better understand what information is most commonly missing from an application. (If you haven't seen it before, it's...

Zoning Permits

Expediting Versus Accelerating

Refining the Code

How to Submit Additional Information

Getting Signed Up

By-Right Development

Electrical Permits: Things You Should Know

Additional Information: Zoning Permit

Additional Information: Structure

Where’s My Permit?

Additional Information: Right of Way and Curbs

How to Submit Additional Information

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