Philadelphia Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Philadelphia held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 22 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 21 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was flat compared to May (223 activity items across 10 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

PAID conveyance of 5501 Tacony Street below market value

Approved.

Ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to convey fee simple title to all or a portion of property known as 5501 Tacony Street for less than fair market value. Passed on second reading/final passage 17-0 (part of the later called-up batch, held from consent).

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PAID conveyance of 5501 Tacony Street below market

Approved.

Ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to convey fee simple title to all or portion of property known as 5501 Tacony Street for less than fair market value. Reported from Committee on Public Property favorably.

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Rezoning near Baltimore Ave/Cobbs Creek (Motivation HS/KIPP)

Approved.

Bill 260239 (Councilmember Gauthier) rezones the area bounded by Baltimore Avenue, Cobbs Creek Parkway, SEPTA Regional Railroad right-of-way, and Cobbs Creek in Angora, including 5900 Baltimore Avenue (Motivation High School and KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School) from RSA-5 to SPCIV special purpose civic, educational, and medical. Amendment updating zoning maps adopted by voice vote; then reported out favorably as amended.

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Rezoning in Port Richmond for Turn the Key affordable housing

Approved.

Bill 260534 (Councilmember Squilla) amends zoning maps for three properties - 2782 Emerald Street, 2730 Frankfurt Avenue, and 2010 Somerset Street (currently ICMX, I-2, and CMX-2 respectively) - to RSA-5 and RM-1 to support ~20 affordable home ownership units through the Turn the Key program. Amendment adding existing/proposed zoning maps adopted; reported out favorably as amended. Planning Commission to consider June 4, 2026.

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Bill 260528 (conveyance of 5501 Tacony Street)

Approved.

Bill 260528, introduced by Councilmember Driscoll on behalf of Council President Kenyatta Johnson, authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) to convey fee-simple title to all or a portion of 5501 Tacony Street for less than fair market value, due to restricted potential use and Frankford Arsenal's operational requirement for supplemental parking. Reported favorably as part of a bundled motion.

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CMX-1 zoning amendments (HOME Tier 2) held

Deferred.

Bill 260516 (Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson) amends CMX-1 Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use district to allow context-sensitive commercial uses and two-family residential by right, part of Mayor Parker's HOME initiative Tier 2. Councilmember O'Neill raised concerns about impact on his district; bill was held at the meeting's public session for further discussion. Planning Commission had recommended approval. Proposed enactment date November 15.

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Rezoning near Baltimore Avenue, Cobbs Creek Parkway

Approved.

Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia zoning maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land bounded by Baltimore Avenue, Cobbs Creek Parkway, a SEPTA Regional Railroad right-of-way, and Cobbs Creek. Passed on consent agenda 17-0.

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Tobacco retailer landlord remedial action requirements

Approved.

Ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 adding Section 9-631.1 to establish requirements for commercial landlords to take remedial action against commercial tenants who engage in tobacco retailing without a required tobacco retailer permit. Passed final passage 16-0.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 22 recorded zoning decisions. See all Philadelphia meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Zoning change at Area bounded by Erie Avenue, Front Street, Lippincott Street, and Second Street
• Zoning change at Area bounded by Baltimore Avenue, Cobbs Creek Parkway, SEPTA Regional Railroad right-of-way, and Cobbs Creek
• Zoning change at Area bounded by Roberts Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, Hunting Park, and Fox Street
• Zoning change at Area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Clearfield Street, Tulip Street, and Lehigh Avenue
• Zoning change at Area bounded by Erie Avenue, Front Street, Lippincott Street, and 2nd Street
• Zoning change at Area bounded by Roberts Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue, and Fox Street
• Zoning change at Area bounded by I-76, the Schuylkill Expressway ramp, Harttraf Street, and the Conrail right-of-way
• Zoning change at Area bounded by Ludlow Street, South 41st Street, Westerard Avenue, and North 48th Street

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 94 instances
• overlay district: 29 instances
• commercial: 28 instances
• residential: 16 instances
• industrial: 10 instances

What to Watch

• Overlay district mentions were up 263% from May.

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