Zoning Matters

Below are the current and upcoming zoning matters within the Chinatown district. Zoning matters are presented to the community first, through public RCO meetings, before they are heard by the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA). Please feel free to attend an RCO meeting or ZBA hearing regarding any matter of interest. All ZBA hearings are held at One Parkway Building, 1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor.

PCDC’s Planning Committee meets at 6pm on the second Tuesday of each month as the Registered Community Organization (RCO) for the boundaries of 7^th to 13^th Street, Filbert to Spring Garden Street. The next meetings are:
May 9^th      June 13^th    July 11^th    August 8^th      September 12^th

The next meeting is May 9^th. Zoning matters start at 6:30pm.

1. Address: 1020 Cherry Street

Appeal #: 30176            Permit #: 752485      Appeal Type: Use Variance

Committee Opinion: PENDING

Scheduled Hearing Time:  Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 9:30am

Proposal: Permit for the erection of one (1) accessory, double-sided, statically illuminated projection sign, size and location shown on plan/application. Sign accessory to previously approved use of visitor accommodations within an existing structure also used as sit-down restaurant on the first floor.

2. Address: 211 N Camac Street

Appeal #: 30175           Permit #: 753835          Appeal Type: Use Variance

Committee Opinion: PENDING

Scheduled Hearing Time: Tuesday, May 23^rd, 2017, 9:30am

Proposal:  Permit for increase in dwelling units from twenty four (24) family dwelling to maximum twenty eight (28) family dwelling (multi-family) in an existing structure.