Upcoming hearings

39 cases on the calendar, plus 35 heard but still awaiting a decision and 16 filed with no hearing date yet.

Scheduled

Tuesday, October 27, 20264 cases
2015 FRANKFORD AVEZP-2025-009099
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 10 proposed units · Fishtown Neighbors Association

PERMIT FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CONSOLIDATE SEVEN (7) LOTS (PREMISES ‘A’: 2015 FRANKFORD AVE.), (PREMISES ‘B’: 2017 FRANKFORD AVE.) (PREMISES ‘C’: 2019 FRANKFORD AVE.), (PREMISES ‘D’: 2016 SEPVIVA ST.), (PREMISES ‘E’: 2018 SEPVIVA ST.), (PREMISES ‘F’: 2021 FRANKFORD AVE.), (PREMISES ‘G’: 2020 SEPVIVA ST.), INTO TWO (2) LOTS (PARCEL “I” & PARCEL “H”); SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. ON PARCEL “H”, FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR-STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH MULTIPLE ROOF DECKS (RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) ACCESSED FROM THREE (3) INDIVIDUAL OPEN STAIRWELLS, A ROOF DECK ACCESSED FROM THE THIRD STORY FRONT, FOR USE AS AN OFFICE OF MEDICAL, DENTAL, HEALTH GROUP PRACTITIONER AT THE GROUND FLOOR ALONG PRIMARY FRONTAGE FOR A MINIMUM OF 30 FEET AND MULTI-FAMILY (TEN (10) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING; WITH THREE (3) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES; INCLUDING ONE (1) ADA VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACE. ON PARCEL “I”, FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR-STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH MULTIPLE ROOF DECKS (RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) ACCESSED FROM THREE (3) INDIVIDUAL OPEN STAIRWELLS, A ROOF DECK ACCESSED FROM THE THIRD STORY FRONT, FOR USE AS AN OFFICE OF MEDICAL, DENTAL, HEALTH GROUP PRACTITIONER OR ANY USE ALLOWED IN CMX-2 DISTRICT THAT COMPLIES W/ NCA OVERLAY DISTRICT- NORTH DELAWARE AVENUE AT THE GROUND FLOOR ALONG PRIMARY FRONTAGE FOR A MINIMUM OF 30 FEET AND MULTI-FAMILY (TEN (10) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING; WITH TWO (2) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES; INCLUDING ONE (1) ADA VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN.

1001-09 W GLENWOOD AVEZP-2025-009920
ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception · 12th and Cambria Advisory Board

Special Exception For the proposed use, Junk and salvage yards and buildings

1925 DENNIE STZP-2025-007209
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 1 proposed unit · 13th Democratic Ward

PERMIT For uses, 1) Single-Family Household Living and 2) Group Living - Single Room Residence, in an existing attached structure.

4707-11 EDMUND STZP-2024-010333
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 1 proposed unit · Frankford CDC

PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED ONE-STORY ADDITION, PERGOLA, AND SWIMMING POOL IN THE REAR YARD, A ONE-STORY ACCESSORY DETACHED GARAGE (TWO (2) OFF-STREET INTERIOR PARKING SPACES) IN THE SIDE YARD, AN ATTACHED CANOPY TO THE SIDE, AND A FENCE IN THE FRONT YARD OF AN EXISTING DETACHED TWO-STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN.

Wednesday, January 20, 20277 cases
7000 CASTOR AVEZP-2025-010745
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 2 proposed units · 53rd Republican Ward

PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A 2ND STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. FOR THE CREATION OF TWO (2) COMMERCIAL SPACES FROM ONE EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE FIRST STORY. ONE SPACE TO REMAIN VACANT (SEPARATE USE PERMIT REQUIRED) AND ONE SPACE FOR USE AS A BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE. FOR USE OF THE 2ND STORY AS A TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. NO CHANGE TO EXISTING SURFACE PARKING LOT ACCESSORY TO COMMERCIAL USES.

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.

2324 TASKER STZP-2025-007449
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 1 proposed unit · Tasker-Morris Neighbors Association

PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND FIRST FLOOR OVERHANG ROOF ON FRONT SETBACK, AND EIGHT FEET FRONT SETBACK ABOVE 2ND FLOOR; AND ACCESSORY ROOF DECK FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. USE: FOR HOUSEHOLD LIVING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH ONE (1) ACCESSORY INTERIOR PARKING SPACE.

1747 W VENANGO STZP-2025-009139
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 2 proposed units · 13th Democratic Ward

Permit for the proposed use of Two-Family Household Living within an existing structure.

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.

4513-15 TACKAWANNA STZP-2025-004845
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · Frankford CDC

PERMIT FOR THE USE * PERSONAL VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTANENCE * IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. NO SIGN INCLUDED IN THIS APPLICATION.

Awaiting decision

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

6058 CASTOR AVEZP-2025-011058
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 53rd Republican Ward

Permit for the proposed use, Eating and Drinking Establishment - Sit Down Restaurant, within an existing structure.

2167 N 29TH STZP-2025-011749
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 3 proposed units · Strawberry Mansion Community Development Corporation

PERMIT For a three (3) family ( multi-family) household living in an existing structure.

403 N 41ST STZP-2025-012397
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · West Powelton Saunders Park RCO

Permit for visitor accommodations in an existing structure with other existing uses in the structure as previously approved.

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.

2439 MASTER STZP-2025-007949
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 1 proposed unit · Brewerytown Sharswood Community Civic Association

Permit application is for partial demolition at the rear and the erection of an addition with roof deck and roof deck access structure to an existing attached structure. Size and location as shown on plans. For use as vacant commercial space (separate use registration permit required prior to occupancy) and single-family household living. Three (3) Use Refusals One (1) Zoning Refusal

3301 GRANSBACK STZP-2025-010019
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 1 proposed unit

FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING. FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD-LIVING WITH ACCESSORY USES OF HOME-OFFICE AND PRIVATE RESIDENCE GARAGE FOR STORAGE (NO PARKING). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS

4045 SPRING GARDEN STZP-2025-011171
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 7 proposed units · West Powelton Saunders Park RCO

Permit for the proposed use, Multi-Family Household Living (seven dwelling units), within an existing structure.

7635 E ROOSEVELT BLVDZP-2025-011020
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 2 proposed units · Mayfair Civic Association

Permit for the proposed use, Visitor Accommodation, within an existing structure. AP# 403003, CAL# 18158 Granted on 10/09/12: For a Two-Family Dwelling in an existing structure.

1537 N FRANKLIN STZP-2025-008107
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 1 proposed unit · Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha (APM)

PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE, REAR BALCONY (ACCESSED FROM THE SECOND FLOOR), ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH ONE (1) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET (STRUCTURED/GARAGE) PARKING SPACE ACCESSED FROM THE FRONT. SIZE & LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLANS.

1543 N FRANKLIN STZP-2025-008110
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha (APM)

PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE, BALCONIES AT THE FRONT AND REAR, AND ONE (1) OFF-STREET GARAGE PARKING SPACE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS.

1547 N FRANKLIN STZP-2025-008111
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha (APM)

PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE, BALCONIES AT THE FRONT AND REAR, AND ONE (1) OFF-STREET GARAGE PARKING SPACE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS.

310 MOORE STZP-2025-010810
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 4 proposed units · Pennsport Civic Association

PERMIT for second story addition to an existing attach corner structure to use as Personal service (GYM) one the 1st floor and multi-family (4 units) on the second floor.

6249 HAVERFORD AVEZP-2025-010876
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 4 proposed units · HMC Squared Community Association, INC

Permit for a four (4) family (multi-family) household living in an existing structure.

3612 N 5TH STZP-2025-010782
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 4 proposed units · 12th and Cambria Advisory Board

Permit for propose retail of Consumer Goods, Convenience Sales, Food, Beverages, and Groceries, and Four (4) family household living in an existing structure.

6300 N PARK AVEZP-2025-011082
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 2 proposed units · Oak Lane Community Action Association

PERMIT FOR THE USE *TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING* IN AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE.

828 BROOKLYN STZP-2025-008342
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 2 proposed units · West Belmont Civic Association

PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A CELLAR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. FOR USE AS TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING

7109 RIDGE AVEZP-2025-009552
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · Ridge Park Civic Association

Permit for uses, Business and Professional & Business Support, in an existing detached 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.

1251 LEVICK STZP-2025-008859
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 53rd Republican Ward

Permit for the proposed use, Visitor Accommodations, within an existing structure.

222 HARTEL AVEZP-2025-008196
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · Fox Chase Civic Association

PERMIT For the elimination of the accessory off-street parking space within an existing accessory garage structure. The space is to be used as accessory storage to the existing Retail Sales, which is located on the first floor of the existing primary structure. No change to the existing Household Living use on the second floor of the primary structure

413 N 41ST STZP-2025-008440
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 4 proposed units · West Powelton Saunders Park RCO

Permit For a four (4) family ( multi-family) household living in an existing structure.

765 S CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BLVDZP-2025-006736
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · Queen Village Neighbors Association

PERMIT For the proposed uses, Assembly and Entertainment (Shooting Gallery), Gun Shop, Personal Services (Fitness Center), and Sit Down Restaurant, within an existing structure. All uses to be part of a Private Club.

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

5330 N PENN STZP-2025-004434
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · Frankford CDC

Permit for use, Single-Room Residence, in an existing attached structure.

3445 MELVALE STZP-2025-003486
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · Port Richmond On Patrol & Civic Association (PROPAC)

Permit for the use, Event Assembly Facility, in an existing attached structure.

1828 MCCLELLAN STZP-2025-003366
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 2 proposed units · Point Breeze Community Development Coalition

Permit for the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown on plans. For use as two-family household living. Two (2) Zoning Refusals

5944 CALLOWHILL STZP-2025-004272
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · HMC Squared Community Association, INC

Permit for the proposed use, Child Care Center, within an existing structure.

5861 WILLOWS AVEZP-2025-002143
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance

Permit for a water ice stand (prepared food shop) in an existing structure with other existing uses in the structure as previously approved

601 DEVEREAUX AVEZP-2024-010608
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 1 proposed unit · Lawncrest Community Association

PERMIT FOR THE REMOVAL OF AN EXISTING REAR YARD DECK ENCLOSURE, REMOVAL OF ONE (1) OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE (GARAGE) AND DRIVEWAY ACCESS, THE CREATION OF ONE (1) OFF-STREET SURFACE PARKING SPACE, THE ERECTION OF A DECK ADDITION AND ONE-STORY ADDITION TO THE SIDE OF AN EXISTING TWO-STORY SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN.

4837-49 BROWN STZP-2024-012540
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · Mill Creek Advisory Council

Permit for the proposed uses, Retail Sales of Wearing Apparel and Accessories, Retail Sales of Food Beverages and Groceries, Maintenance and Repair of Consumer Goods, Adult Care, & Business and Professional Office, within an existing structure.

2704-06 W ALLEGHENY AVEZP-2025-000673
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance

PERMIT FOR THE USE *RETAIL SALES OF FOOD BEVERAGES AND GROCERIES* IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

1113 MOUNT VERNON STZP-2024-011164
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance

PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK, ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, AND 1 PARKING SPACE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS

Filed, not yet scheduled

4841 FAIRMOUNT AVEZP-2025-010425
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 2 proposed units · Mill Creek Advisory Council

PERMIT For use, Two-Family Household Living, in an existing attached structure.

5900 DREXEL RDZP-2025-009644
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · Wynnefield Residents Association

Permit for the use, Educational Facilities, is prohibited in a detached structure. no sign on this permit.

413 N 41ST STZP-2025-008441
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 4 proposed units

PERMIT FOR THE USE *MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (4) UNITS*

4700 CITY AVEZP-2025-004270
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 321 proposed units · City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion

PERMIT FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND RECONFIGURATION OF THE EXISTING PARKING LOT (INCLUDING THE REMOVAL OF FORTY-TWO (42) EXISTING SURFACE PARKING SPACES); FOR THE ERECTION OF A TWELVE (12) STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECKS AND A POOL ON THE THIRD (3RD) FLOOR; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE (321) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH ALL OTHER USES AND STRUCTURES ON THE SAME LOT AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED (INCLUDING TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO (282) EXISTING DWELLING UNITS, FOR A TOTAL OF SIX HUNDRED THREE (603) DWELLING UNITS ON THE LOT); WITH THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT (368) NEW ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES INCLUDING NINE (9) ADA SPACES (TWO (2) VAN-ACCESSIBLE) AND TWENTY (20) ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) SPACES; TOGETHER WITH THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN (327) EXISTING ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES TO REMAIN, FOR A TOTAL OF SIX HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE (695) ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES ON THE LOT; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS.

13 W ABINGTON AVEZP-2025-008559
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · Chestnut Hill Community Association

PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS.

2005 S 4TH STZP-2025-006238
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 2 proposed units · Pennsport Civic Association

PERMIT FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) ATTACHED BUILDINGS FOR USE AS TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (ONE DWELLING UNIT PER BUILDING).

149 W SUSQUEHANNA AVEZP-2025-007796
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · Norris Square Community Action Network-NSCAN

PERMIT For the proposed use, Visitor Accommodation, within an existing structure.

709 PINE STZP-2025-001301
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 5 proposed units · Washington Square West Civic Association

Permit FOR THREE-STORY ADDITION, ROOF DECKS AND ROOF-DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ADDED TO EXISTING ATTACHED NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (FIVE DWELLING UNITS).

1141 W SOMERSET STZP-2025-004199
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 2 proposed units · 12th and Cambria Advisory Board

PERMIT FOR THE USE *TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING* IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE

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.

4623 CLOUD STZP-2024-010833
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · Frankford CDC

PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW DETACHED STRUCTURE TO BE USED FOR WHOLESALE, DISTRIBUTION AND STORAGE AND A NON-ACCESSORY DECK; SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER APPLICATION/PLAN.

2006 BELLEVUE STZP-2025-000854
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 1 proposed unit · Allegheny West Civic Association

Permit application is for the erection of a roof deck addition to an existing two-story attached structure. Size and location as shown on plans. No change to existing single-family household living use. Two (2) Use Refusals

6441 N 20TH STZP-2024-009593
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · A Concerned Community Association (ACCA)

PERMIT FOR A TWO (2) HOUSEHOLD LIVING UNITS ON THE 2ND FLOOR THROUGH 3RD FLOOR AND FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND GROCERIES ON 1ST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH PREVIOUSLY APPROVED DISPENSING WINDOW FOR RETAIL SALE OF WATER ICE ONLY, AND EXISTING ACCESSORY 6'X5' FLATWALL SIGN ON THE 1ST FLOOR

762 S 6TH STZP-2024-002336
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · Bella Vista Neighbors Association

PERMIT FOR ERECTION OF AN ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN.

1804 BAINBRIDGE STZP-2024-012929
ZBA Permit Denial - Variance · 3 proposed units · South of South Neighborhood Association (SOSNA)

PERMIT FOR USE MULTI-FAMILY (THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE.

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