Philadelphia Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Philadelphia held 10 public meetings covering zoning matters. 20 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 20 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 96% compared to April (114 activity items across 10 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Amendment to Bill No. 260207 (Rezoning near 3100 Penrose Ferry Road)

Approved.

The committee adopted an amendment to Bill No. 260207, which rezones properties bounded by I-76, the Schuylkill Expressway ramp, Hartranft Street, and the Conrail right-of-way in Packer Park from ICMX to CMX-3, supporting redevelopment at 3100 Penrose Ferry Road. Adopted by voice vote.

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Bill No. 260207 as amended - favorable recommendation

Approved.

The committee moved Bill No. 260207 as amended to be reported from committee with a favorable recommendation and to suspend the rules to permit first reading at the next session of council. The bill rezones the area near 3100 Penrose Ferry Road from ICMX Industrial Commercial Mixed Use to CMX-3 Commercial Mixed Use to support a 50-unit multifamily building and 151 single-family residences with an accessory community center and swim club on the current PHA headquarters site. Approved by voice vote.

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Rezoning at 2000 McKinley Street (Bill 260212)

Approved.

Remaps a single property at 2000 McKinley Street near Busselton Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard from RSA-5 (residential single family attached) to CMX-2 (commercial mixed use) to match current use and allow expansion of a commercial kitchen business and a new walk-up retail business. Reported out of committee with favorable recommendation and rules suspended for first reading.

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Rezoning of four school district properties to SP-CIV (Bill 260238)

Approved.

Changes zoning to SP-CIV (Special Purpose Civic, Educational, and Medical) at four Philadelphia school district properties: Paul Robeson High School at 4125 Ludlow Street, Martha Washington Academics Plus School at 766 North 44th Street, Blankenburg Elementary School at 4612 West Girard Avenue, and Parkway West High School at 4725 Fairmount Street. Planning Commission extended review period 45 days. Committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill out as amended with favorable recommendation and rules suspension.

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Rezoning at 3031-49 North 21st Street for affordable housing (Bill 260302)

Approved.

Remaps several properties in Allegheny West. The property at 3031 to 49 North 21st Street, applying for LIHTC funding, will convert an existing building into 56 affordable housing units, rezoned from I-1 (light industrial) to CMX-3 (commercial mixed use). Remainder of block remapped to RTA-2 and RMX-3; remainder of Penate Playground remapped from I-1 to SPPOA. Reported out with favorable recommendation and rules suspended.

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Zoning map amendment near Spruce Street/34th Street/Civic Center Boulevard/University Avenue

Approved.

Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia zoning maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, 34th Street, Civic Center Boulevard, and University Avenue (Penn area). Passed.

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Zoning map amendment near Milner Street/Cotman Avenue/Delaware River

Approved.

Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia zoning maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Milner Street, Cotman Avenue, Cotman Avenue extended, the Delaware River, Unruh Avenue extended, Unruh Avenue with Sonoming Street, and New State Road. Passed.

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Zoning map amendment near Lippincott Street/20th Street/Toronto Street/22nd Street

Approved.

Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia zoning maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lippincott Street, 20th Street, Toronto Street, and 22nd Street. Councilmember Bass offered an amendment which was adopted; bill placed on final passage calendar for next session.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 20 recorded zoning decisions. See all Philadelphia meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Zoning change at Area bounded by McKinley Street, Leonard Street, Devereaux Avenue, and Bustleton Avenue
• Zoning change at Area bounded by Spruce Street, 34th Street, Civic Center Boulevard, and University Avenue
• Zoning change at Area bounded by Milner Street, Cotman Avenue, Cotman Avenue extended, the Delaware River, Unruh Avenue extended, Unruh Avenue with Sonoming Street, and New State Road
• Zoning change at Area bounded by Lippincott Street, 20th Street, Toronto Street, and 22nd Street
• Zoning change at Area bounded by I-76, the Schuylkill Expressway ramp, Heart and Ranch Street, and the Conrail right-of-way
• ICMX → CMX-3 at 3100 Penrose Ferry Road, Packer Park (area bounded by I-76, Schuylkill Expressway ramp, Hartranft Street, and Conrail right-of-way)
• Zoning change at Area bounded by Wyalusing Avenue, Lancaster Avenue, May Street, Westminster Avenue, and 47th Street
• Zoning change at Area bounded by Roberts Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue, and Fox Street

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 68 instances
• commercial: 40 instances
• residential: 26 instances
• industrial: 18 instances
• overlay district: 8 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 209% from April.
• Commercial came up 208% more often than April.
• Residential saw 160% more mentions month-over-month.
• Overlay district is new this month with 8 mentions, not present in April.

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