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
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
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 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
The Philadelphia Office of Property Assessment (OPA) has reviewed the assessed values of all commercial and industrial real estate in Philadelphia, and earlier this year, many owners of commercial and industrial real estate...more
In a long-awaited decision on a hotly debated issue, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has held that taxpayers whose apartment buildings were singled out for school district tax appeals have stated a valid claim that such...more
Mayor Michael Nutter last week signed into law a bill that imposes new requirements on residential landlords in Philadelphia. The bill establishes strict notice requirements that landlords will need to follow regarding rental...more
In view of market conditions, now is a good time to review your company’s real estate portfolio to consider assessment appeals for tax year 2016. Deadlines for appeal in certain Pennsylvania counties follow:...more
The Mayor’s Office of Sustainability issued proposed regulations on July 10, 2013, to implement Ordinance No. 120428-A – the City of Philadelphia’s recently enacted energy and water reporting or “benchmarking” ordinance....more
The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a ruling in a long-running land use case holding that “extortionate demands” by the local government entity constituted illegal interference with a property owner/developer’s right to...more
In view of current market conditions, now is a good time to review your company’s real estate portfolio to consider assessment appeals for tax year 2014. ...more
Commercial building owners in Philadelphia should be aware that in the coming weeks, the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability will issue proposed regulations to implement the City’s recently enacted energy and water reporting...more