Philadelphia Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Philadelphia held 7 public meetings covering zoning matters. 10 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 10 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 135% compared to September (60 activity items across 2 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Lease with PIDC for Victory Gardens and Emerson Landfill

Approved.

Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter lease or sublease agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for the Victory Gardens and Emerson Landfill parcels. The agreements cover environmental remediation and development of a training facility. Passed.

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Lease of Victory Gardens and Emerson Landfill parcels for IUOE Local 542 training facility

Approved.

Bill 260763 authorizes lease/sublease with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for the Victory Gardens and Emerson Landfill parcels for environmental remediation and construction of an apprentice training facility by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 542. Reported favorably with suspension of rules for first reading at the next council session, by voice vote.

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Zoning remapping amendment: East Washington Lane / Crittenden St area

Approved.

An amendment to Bill 260342 was adopted by voice vote. The bill remaps the area bounded by East Washington Lane, Crittenden Street, Tulpehocken Street, East Haines Street, and Ardleigh Street, and moves to final passage at the next session.

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Six zoning map amendment bills reported favorably and advanced to first reading

Approved.

The Committee on Rules reported out six bills with favorable recommendation: Bill 260342 (area bounded by East Washington Lane, Crittenden Street, East Tulpahawken Street, East Haines Street, Ardley Street), Bill 260343 (East Washington Lane, Stenton Avenue, East Haines Street, Ardley Street), Bill 260344 (North 18th Street, Colonial Street, North 17th Street, Shelton Avenue), Bill 260345 (West Seymour Street, Knox Street, West Logan Street, Kaiser Street), Bill 260429 (Frankfort Creek, Aramingo Avenue, Butler Street, Frankfort Avenue), and Bill 260462 as amended (Thompson Street, 17th Street, Girard Avenue, Ridge Avenue, 19th Street, Cabot Street, 18th Street, amending the VDO Fifth District Overlay District). Rules were suspended to permit first reading this day by voice vote.

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Resolution opposing CRA rule rollback

Approved.

Resolution 260770 urging the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and FDIC to withdraw proposed amendments to Community Reinvestment Act rules that would roll back anti-redlining standards and weaken banking services to low- and moderate-income communities while threatening affordable housing and community development investments. Adopted by voice vote.

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PAID service agreement and bonds for police forensics laboratory

Approved.

Bill 260691 approving service agreement with Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development and bond issuance to finance a Police Department forensics laboratory. Passed roll call.

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Zoning remapping: Frankford Creek / Aramingo Ave / Butler St / Frankford Ave

Approved.

Bill 260429 amends the Philadelphia zoning maps for the area bounded by Frankford Creek, Aramingo Avenue, Butler Street, and Frankford Avenue. It passed finally on a 14-0 roll call.

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Zoning remapping amendment: East Washington Lane / Stanton Ave area

Approved.

An amendment to Bill 260343 was adopted by voice vote. The bill remaps the area bounded by East Washington Lane, Stanton Avenue, East Haines Street, and Ardleigh Street, and moves to final passage at the next session.

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Zoning Changes

• Zoning change at Area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Spring Lane, Haggie Mills Road, Port Royal Avenue, River Road, and the Montgomery County line
• Zoning change at Area bounded by East Washington Lane, Crittenden Street, East Tulpehocken Street, East Haines Street, and Ardleigh Street
• Zoning change at Area bounded by East Washington Lane, Stenton Avenue, East Haines Street, and Ardleigh Street
• Zoning change at Area bounded by North 18th Street, Colonial Street, North 17th Street, and Chelten Avenue
• Zoning change at Area bounded by West Seymour Street, Knox Street, West Logan Street, and Kaiser Street
• Zoning change at Area bounded by Frankford Creek, Aramingo Ave, Butler St, Frankford Ave
• Zoning change at Area bounded by East Washington Ln, Crittenden St, Tulpehocken St, East Haines St, Ardleigh St
• Zoning change at Area bounded by East Washington Ln, Stanton Ave, East Haines St, Ardleigh St

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 47 instances
• commercial: 32 instances
• overlay district: 11 instances
• industrial: 6 instances
• residential: 5 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 88% from September.
• Commercial is new this month with 32 mentions, not present in September.
• Overlay district is new this month with 11 mentions, not present in September.
• Industrial is new this month with 6 mentions, not present in September.

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