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Wednesday, January 20, 20279 cases
2200 OREGON AVEZP-2026-008463
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Girard Estate Area Residents (GEAR)

SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR THE RECONFIGURATION OF A PORTION OF THE EXISTING SURFACE PARKING AREA FOR PERSONAL VEHICLE SALES AND RENTALS AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SALES AND RENTALS, INCLUDING NINE (9) RENTAL TRUCK STALLS AND TEN (10) COMPACT POWER EQUIPMENT RENTAL STALLS; FOR THE CONVERSION OF THIRTY-FIVE (35) EXISTING ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES, REDUCING THE EXISTING ACCESSORY SURFACE PARKING SPACES FROM FIVE HUNDRED TWELVE (512) SPACES TO FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN (477) SPACES; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION.

5623 LANCASTER AVEZP-2026-009046
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Overbrook West Neighbors, Inc.

Special exception for the use, Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance, in an existing detached building. Subject to all applicable regulations of Philadelphia Code §14-603(7). *Storage of parts must be in an enclosed structure and storage of vehicles being serviced must be on a surface parking lot or in a parking garage* **No sign on this permit**

5829 MARKET STZP-2026-008132
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · ACHIEVEability

PERMIT For the use, Assembly and Entertainment - Event Assembly Facility, in the first floor of an existing attached building with all other uses to remain as previously approved. *No sign on this permit*

1325 MORRIS STZP-2026-007488
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association (EPX)

Special exception for the use, Eating and Drinking Establishment - Prepared Food Shop, on the first floor of an existing attached building with all other uses as previously approved. Office, retail, and commercial service uses located on the first floor may not occupy more than 2,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area, nor may any office, retail, or commercial service uses be located on or above the second floor. *No sign on this permit*

2700 W OXFORD STZP-2026-002750
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Brewerytown Sharswood Community Civic Association

Permit for the use, Group Living, in an existing attached building. No sign on this permit.

1302 W HUNTING PARK AVEZP-2025-010538
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Nicetown-Tioga Improvement Team

Special exception for use, Group Living - Single-Room Residence, in an existing semi-detached structure.

1304 W HUNTING PARK AVEZP-2025-010539
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Nicetown-Tioga Improvement Team

PERMIT FOR THE USE *GROUP LIVING: SINGLE-ROOM RESIDENCE* IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE.

6930 KINGSESSING AVEZP-2025-008776
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · 40th Ward Republicans

PERMIT FOR THE USE *PERSONAL VEHICLE SALES AND RENTAL* IN AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH ALL OTHER USES IN THE SAME STRUCTURE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.

1447 W CAYUGA STZP-2025-009317
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · 13th Democratic Ward

DENIED - TWO YEAR RULE SPECIAL EXCEPTION For the proposed use, Single Room Residence - Personal Care Home, within an existing structure.

Awaiting decision

Hearing date has passed but no decision is on record yet — continued, held, or awaiting a written decision.

6901 WOODLAND AVEZP-2026-006594
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · ACANA CDC- United Southwest Neighbors

SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR THE USE *EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES* IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.

808 CHESTNUT STZP-2026-004599
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Washington Square West Civic Association

SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR THE USE *EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT: SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT* IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ALL OTHER USES IN THE SAME STRUCTURE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.

7601-51 LINDBERGH BLVDZP-2026-003221
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · 40th Ward Republicans

SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR THE USE *VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES SALES AND RENTALS* IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH ALL OTHER USES IN THE SAME STRUCTURE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.

1640 PINE STZP-2026-005235
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Center City Residents Association (CCRA)

SPECIAL EXCEPTION For a group practitioner medical office ( group medical, dental and health practitioner) on the first floor and basement and not to occupy more than 2,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area.

5911 RIDGE AVEZP-2026-004224
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Central Roxborough Civic Association (CRCA)

SPECIAL EXCEPTION To create three (3) tenant spaces in an existing structure per key plan (For reference only). Tenant Space #1 (includes both first floor and basement) to be used for proposed Medical, Dental and Health Practitioner (Group Medical Practitioner). Tenant Space #2: to be used for Vacant space as per underlying CMX2.5 zoning (separate use registration permit required). Tenant Space #3: to remain as existing sit-down restaurant with accessory take-out as previously approved.

5851 WARRINGTON AVEZP-2026-003986
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · 3rd Ward Executive Committee

SPECIAL EXCEPTION For the proposed use, Personal Care Home, within an existing structure.

6219 HAVERFORD AVEZP-2026-003383
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · HMC Squared Community Association, INC

SPECIAL EXCEPTION, FOR THE USE *GROUP LIVING- PERSONAL CARE HOME* IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE.

544 E GIRARD AVEZP-2026-000362
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Fishtown Neighbors Association

SPECIAL EXCEPTION for the proposed use, Eating and Drinking Establishment - Prepared Food Shop, within an existing structure.

7352-82 STATE RDZP-2026-002790
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Holmesburg Civic Association

SPECIAL EXECEPTION, Propose use of personal vehicle repair and maintenance in existing structure.

2053 N 9TH STZP-2026-002639
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha (APM)

SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR THE USE *GROUP LIVING: SINGLE-ROOM RESIDENCE* IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE.

5152 PARRISH STZP-2026-000013
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · 44th Democratic Ward

Permit for group living in an existing structure

531-43 S 52ND STZP-2025-011249
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · West Philadelphia Economic Development Council

Permit For use, Event Assembly Facility, in an existing attached structure. No sign on this permit.

2233 N 7TH STZP-2025-009578
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · 37th Ward Executive Democratic Committee

Permit for Event Space with occasional Live entertainment (Event assembly facility) in an existing structure with all other existing uses in the structure as previously approved.

58 S 2ND STZP-2025-007498
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Old City District

SPECIAL EXCEPTION For the proposed use, Sit-Down Restaurant, within an existing structure.

451-55 E WYOMING AVEZP-2025-005064
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · 42nd Democratic Ward

Special Exception for the proposed use, Assembly and Entertainment, within an existing structure.

1930 SPARKS STZP-2025-003661
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Oak Lane/Wister Community Coalition

Permit for use, Personal Care Home, in an existing attached structure. No sign on this permit.

2736 N DOVER STZP-2025-003663
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Swampoodle Neighborhood Parcels Association

Special Exception for a personal care home in an existing structure with other existing uses in the structure as previously approved

5650 HUNTER STZP-2024-000913
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · 1 proposed unit · Overbrook West Neighbors, Inc.

SPECIAL EXECEPTION FOR USE AS A FAMILY DAY CARE UP TO TWELVE (12) CHILDREN IN AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING, NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION,

2029-39 N 2ND STZP-2022-006773
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception

SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR THE PERMANENT PLACEMENT OF FOUR (4) FOOD TRUCKS FOR USE AS TAKE-OUT RESTAURANTS. COMMISSARY AND CATERING SERVICES WITHIN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE, AND FOR THE CREATION OF FIVE (5) PARKING SPACES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN.

4418 HOLMESBURG AVEZP-2021-007435
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Holmesburg Civic Association

PERMIT FOR USE AS PERSONAL VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, FOR USE A PERSONAL VEHICLE SALES AND RENTAL BOTH ON THE SAME PROPERTY.(NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION)

800 S 57TH STZP-2021-001726
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · ACHIEVEability

SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR USE AS PERSONAL CARE HOME FOR SEVEN (7) PERSONS IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

2532-38 S 13TH STZP-2020-005220
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Lower Moyamensing Civic Association

FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

3912 PINE STZP-2020-002801
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Spruce Hill Community Association

APPLICATION IS FOR A GROUP LIVING IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. The permit for the above location cannot be issued because the proposal does not comply with the following provisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Code. (Codes can be accessed at www.phila.gov.) Code Section(s): Code Section Title(s): Reason for Refusal: TABLE 14-602-1 ALLOWED IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT GROUP LIVING IS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ONE (1) USE REFERRAL Fee to File Appeal: $300 NOTES TO THE ZBA: NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION Parcel Owner: PENN HOLDINGS PINE 1 LLC 3912 PINE ST PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

4015 BALTIMORE AVEZP-2020-002809
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Spruce Hill Community Association

APPLICATION IS FOR A GROUP LIVING (SINGLE ROOM RESIDENCE) IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. The permit for the above location cannot be issued because the proposal does not comply with the following provisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Code. (Codes can be accessed at www.phila.gov.) Code Section(s): Code Section Title(s): Reason for Refusal: TABLE 14-602-1 ALLOWED IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT GROUP LIVING (SINGLE ROOM RESIDENCE), IS A SPECIALEXCEPTION TO ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. ONE (1) USE REFERRAL Fee to File Appeal: $300 NOTES TO THE ZBA: NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION. Parcel Owner: PENN HOLDINGS BALTIMORE 1 2021 ARCH ST PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

Filed, not yet scheduled

24-30 BANK STZP-2026-004114
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Old City District

Permit for the use, Take-Out Restaurant, in an existing building. No sign on this permit.

4058 W GIRARD AVEZP-2026-002135
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Centennial Parkside Community Development Corporation

Special Exception for an eating and drinking establishment - takeout restaurant in an existing structure with other exisitng uses in the structure as previously approved.

4610-12 N BROAD STZP-2025-003648
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception

Permit for the proposed use, Assembly and Entertainment, within an existing structure. (Created in error applicant still needs PIF)

1122 FRANKFORD AVEZP-2025-003506
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Fishtown Neighbors Association

Permit for use Sit-Down Restaurant in an existing attached structure with all other uses as previously approved. No sign on this permit.

7777 STATE RDZP-2024-003808
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Holmesburg Civic Association

SPECIAL EXCEPTION For use, Parking, Non-Accessory - Surface Parking, on the same lot with all other uses as previously approved.

3924 PINE STZP-2020-002749
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Spruce Hill Community Association

APPLICATION IS FOR A SINGLE ROOM RESIDENCE (6 ROOMING UNITS) IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. The permit for the above location cannot be issued because the proposal does not comply with the following provisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Code. (Codes can be accessed at www.phila.gov.) Code Section(s): Code Section Title(s): Reason for Refusal: TABLE 14-602-1 ALLOWED IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT THE PROPOSED, SINGLE ROOM RESIDENCE, IS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ZBA. ONE (1) REFERRAL Fee to File Appeal: $ 300 NOTES TO THE ZBA: NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION Enter notes here… Parcel Owner: PENN HOLDINGS PINE 1 LLC 3924 PINE ST PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

415 S 40TH STZP-2020-002802
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception

APPLICATION IS FOR A GROUP LIVING IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

2774-76 KENSINGTON AVEZP-2020-000866
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · Impact Community Development Corporation

To legalize use as Community Center.