Bill 210903
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending Section 14-303(15) to convey standing upon District Councilmembers to file appeals to the courts, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced by
Status timeline
- Nov 4, 2021Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
Official documents
Documents open on the City of Philadelphia’s legislative site.
Full text
Read the full text as published
..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-303(15) to convey standing upon District Councilmembers to file appeals to the courts, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1: Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," is amended as follows: TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING * * * CHAPTER 14-300. Administration and Procedures * * * � 14-303. Common Procedures and Requirements. (15) Appeals. * * * (b) Appeals to the Courts. (.1) A final decision made by the Zoning Board or the Commission pursuant to this Zoning Code may be appealed to a Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas by any aggrieved party, by the District Councilmember whose Councilmanic District includes the subject property or by City Council pursuant to Act 193 of 2004 (Act of November 30, 2004, P.L. 1523, 53 P.S. � 13131.1.) within 30 days of the decision or such other time as may be provided by law. * * * SECTION 2: This Ordinance is effective immediately. ..End