ZCC sub-committee tackles non-conforming uses and structures
ZCC Regular Session
A sub-committee of the Zoning Code Commission’s work plan group is taking a detailed look at issues related to non-conforming uses, structures, and lots. A large number of properties in Philadelphia do not fully comply with existing zoning regulations, since much of the city was built before the code was enacted. Adopted standards had the unavoidable consequence of making some properties non-conforming. The majority of rowhomes in many residential districts, for example, are currently non-conforming because the lots are too small or the buildings do not meet setback requirements.
The purpose of this sub-committee is to determine how to accommodate these non-conforming uses, structures, and lots, and review the need for variances for such properties. The group will consider how the new zoning code should protect the rights of owners of non-conforming properties and to what degree. Recommendations will be reflected in the work plan group’s overall comments on Module 1, the administrative procedures and general provisions of chapters 1 and 2 of the new code.
Also See
- 09/08/2010 Full draft code is released; comments due by October 10.
- 09/07/2010 City Planning Commission briefed on proposed zoning code
- 09/06/2010 Citizens Planning Institute to be launched this fall
- 08/17/2010 Zoning Code Commissioner resigns
- 08/11/2010 ZCC plans ambitious fall schedule for approving new code
- 08/11/2010 Final change memo on draft code is released
- 08/11/2010 Proposed development standards are mostly well-received
- 07/27/2010 Public weighs in on module 3 of draft code
- 07/26/2010 Take survey on draft code
- 07/14/2010 Mayor asks ZCC to “be bold” as third and final module of the draft code is released
- 07/10/2010 Community meetings for module 3 of the draft zoning code scheduled; new survey online
- 06/09/2010 Changes to modules 1 and 2 of the draft zoning code continue; module 3 to be released July 14
- 06/09/2010 PIDC to release report on the future of industrial lands in Philadelphia
- 05/12/2010 Council approves one-year extension, but draft zoning code is expected this fall
- 04/28/2010 Public reaction to Module 2 – Zoning Districts and Uses
- 04/14/2010 Public involvement guidelines re development proposed; Civic Design Review introduced
- 04/14/2010 New zoning districts and uses proposed
- 04/14/2010 Public meetings scheduled for Module 2
- 03/19/2010 Forum looks at ongoing efforts to make zoning and building codes green
- 03/10/2010 Public reaction to draft chapters 1 and 2 more positive than negative; ZCC members focus on details
- 03/10/2010 ZCC responds favorably to principles for involving the public in project review
- 03/04/2010 Public reacts to key changes in the draft zoning code
- 02/19/2010 Report on public input released
- 02/17/2010 Draft procedures for the new zoning code aim to fix how things get done in Philadelphia
- 02/17/2010 PCPC adopts policy for accepting community-based plans as official guidance documents
- 01/28/2010 Developers, community groups hash out public’s role in project review; opportunity to comment on draft procedures next month
- 01/24/2010 Neighborhood leadership wants to level the playing field for the public in development review
- 01/23/2010 Community groups form network to appeal to ZZC
- 01/20/2010 Development community workshop explores how and when the public should have a say in project review
- 01/13/2010 Consultants ask for feedback on draft procedures; recommend more decision-making authority for L&I and PCPC
- 01/13/2010 ZCC sub-committee tackles non-conforming uses and structures
- 09/23/2009 Public hearing on draft zoning recommendations October 7