The Ballard Spahr Zoning and Land Use Team is continuing to monitor all aspects of the Philadelphia land use approval process during the COVID-19 emergency, including the issuance of zoning and building permits, regulation of...more
The Ballard Spahr Zoning and Land Use Team is continuing to monitor all aspects of the Philadelphia land use approval process during the COVID-19 emergency, including the issuance of zoning and building permits, regulation of...more
10/2/2020
/ Administrative Review ,
Building Permits ,
City Planning Departments ,
Community Development ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Permits ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Environmental Protection ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Municipalities ,
NPDES ,
Urban Planning & Development ,
US Army Corps of Engineers ,
Zoning Laws
The Ballard Spahr Zoning and Land Use Team is continuing to monitor all aspects of the Philadelphia land use approval process during the COVID-19 emergency, including the issuance of zoning and building permits, regulation of...more
9/4/2020
/ Administrative Review ,
Building Permits ,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
City Planning Departments ,
Community Development ,
Construction Industry ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
County Planning Commissions ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Governor Wolf ,
Notice Requirements ,
NPDES ,
Posting Requirements ,
Property Owners ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Right To Know ,
State and Local Government ,
Urban Planning & Development ,
US Army Corps of Engineers ,
Utilities Sector
The Ballard Spahr Zoning and Land Use Team is continuing to monitor all aspects of the Philadelphia land use approval process during the COVID-19 emergency, including the issuance of zoning and building permits, regulation of...more
8/21/2020
/ CARES Act ,
City Planning Departments ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Land Developers ,
Land Use Fees ,
Land-Use Permits ,
Municipalities ,
Notice Requirements ,
NPDES ,
Posting Requirements ,
Public Parks ,
State and Local Government ,
Storm Water Resource Plan ,
Urban Planning & Development ,
US Army Corps of Engineers
The Ballard Spahr Zoning and Land Use Team is continuing to monitor all aspects of the Philadelphia land use approval process during the COVID-19 emergency, including the issuance of zoning and building permits, regulation of...more
8/6/2020
/ Building Permits ,
CARES Act ,
Construction Permits ,
Construction Project ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Historic Preservation ,
Municipalities ,
Real Estate Development ,
Urban Planning & Development ,
US Army Corps of Engineers ,
Zoning Laws
The Ballard Spahr Zoning and Land Use Team is continuing to monitor all aspects of the Philadelphia land use approval process during the COVID-19 emergency, including the issuance of zoning and building permits, regulation of...more
The Ballard Spahr Zoning and Land Use Team is continuing to monitor all aspects of the Philadelphia land use approval process during the COVID-19 emergency, including the issuance of zoning and building permits, regulation of...more
The Ballard Spahr Zoning and Land Use Team is continuing to monitor all aspects of the Philadelphia land use approval process during the COVID-19 emergency, including the issuance of zoning and building permits, regulation of...more
7/8/2020
/ Construction Industry ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Court Closures ,
Court Schedules ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Land Developers ,
Land-Use Permits ,
Local Ordinance ,
NPDES ,
Property Managers ,
State and Local Government ,
Telecommuting ,
Temporary Regulations ,
Virtual Meetings ,
Zoning Board of Appeals ,
Zoning Laws
The Ballard Spahr Zoning and Land Use Team is continuing to monitor all aspects of the Philadelphia land use approval process during the COVID-19 emergency, including the issuance of zoning and building permits, regulation of...more
6/25/2020
/ Construction Industry ,
County Planning Commissions ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Governor Wolf ,
Land Developers ,
Land Use Restrictions ,
Posting Requirements ,
State and Local Government ,
Urban Planning & Development ,
Zoning Laws
This week, we provide an update on the Philadelphia City Planning Commission’s newly issued regulations. This summary is followed by our weekly zoning, land use, and construction update.
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Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update -
Currently, the City of Philadelphia is in the beginning stages of reopening, and most zoning and land use reviews are proceeding (with the exception of the...more
6/12/2020
/ Business Closures ,
Construction Project ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Deadlines ,
Inspections ,
Non-Essential Businesses ,
Permits ,
Public Meetings ,
Real Estate Development ,
Right To Know ,
Urban Planning & Development ,
US Army Corps of Engineers ,
Zoning Maps
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s latest action creates several statewide environmental standards for three PFAS contaminants: perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), and...more
Due to protests, the City of Philadelphia is currently shut down.
Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update -
This is a current status report on a number of key items, including several changes...more
6/4/2020
/ Business Closures ,
Construction Project ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Government Lockdown ,
Infrastructure ,
Inspections ,
Permits ,
Police Brutality ,
Protests ,
Public Meetings ,
Real Estate Development ,
State and Local Government ,
Tolling ,
Urban Planning & Development
The Ballard Spahr Zoning and Land Use Team is continuing to monitor all aspects of the City of Philadelphia land use approval process during the COVID-19 emergency, including the issuance of zoning and building permits,...more
This is a current status report on a number of key items, including several changes since our May 13, 2020 update. We will continue to update this list, which may change as new information becomes available. ...more
State and City Government – General -
With limited exceptions, all Philadelphia government buildings are closed to the public, and all non-essential government operations are suspended....more
State and City Government – General -
With limited exceptions, all Philadelphia government buildings are closed to the public, and all non-essential government operations are suspended....more
As states “re-open”—or prepare to—many businesses have begun to consider how they will ensure that their workplaces are safe for employees, customers, and other visitors. Keeping their sites clean is among companies’ chief...more
State and City Government – General -
With limited exceptions, all Philadelphia government buildings are closed to the public, and all non-essential government operations are suspended....more
4/27/2020
/ Building Permits ,
Business Closures ,
Construction Project ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
County Planning Commissions ,
Courthouses ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Environmental Policies ,
Inspections ,
Judicial Proceedings ,
Operators of Essential Services ,
Water
This week, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed Senate Bill 841 into law, which permits the limited suspension of certain requirements to allow municipalities to conduct business remotely during the COVID-19 emergency. ...more
4/22/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Doing Business ,
Municipalities ,
Notarization ,
Permits ,
Property Tax ,
Public Meetings ,
Real Estate Development ,
State and Local Government ,
Tax Relief ,
Tolling ,
Virtual Meetings
This is a current status report on a number of key items, including several changes since our April 8, 2020, update. We will continue to update this list, which may change as new information becomes available. ...more
Below is a current status report on a number of key items, including several changes since our April 1, 2020, update. We will continue to update this list, which may change as new information becomes available....more
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) has updated guidance for holders of certain environmental permits, further impacting the ability of non-essential construction projects to proceed....more
On March 26, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would relax its enforcement of certain environmental laws where the noncompliance is caused by circumstances created by the COVID-19 crisis. ...more
The Ballard Spahr Zoning and Land Use Team is continuing to monitor all aspects of the City of Philadelphia land use approval process during the COVID-19 emergency, including the issuance of zoning and building permits,...more