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JOSEPH VACCARO, ESQUIRE

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19 of 27 classified decided cases

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  1. Scheduled Oct 14, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT

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  1. Aug 5, 2026

    L&I appeals

    601 DEVEREAUX AVE: PERMIT FOR THE REMOVAL OF AN EXISTING REAR YARD DECK ENCLOSURE, REMOVAL OF ONE (1) OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE (GARAGE) AND DRIVEWAY ACCESS, THE CREATION OF ONE (1) OFF-STREET SURFACE PARKING SPACE, THE ERECTION OF A DECK ADDITION AND ONE-STORY ADDITION TO THE SIDE OF AN EXISTING TWO-STORY SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN.

  2. Jul 22, 2026
  3. Jun 24, 2026

    L&I appeals

    3600-02 N 7TH ST: PERMIT FOR PREPARATION AND SERVING OF HOT FOOD FOR TAKE-OUT AS PART OF AN EXISTING RETAIL GROCERY STORE. FOOD SERVE IN DISPOSABLE WARE. NO SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR TAKE-OUT, NO LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, NO DISPENSING WINDOW ON 1ST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH EXISTING ONE (1) FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE CREATES A CONDITION OF MULTIPLE USES ON A LOT.

  4. Jun 17, 2026
  5. Jun 3, 2026

    L&I appeals · granted

    9708 DEDAKER ST: Permit application is for the erection of two (2) structures (gazebo and shed) accessory to an existing single-family household living use in a detached structure. Sizes and locations as shown on plans. Three (3) Zoning Refusals

  6. Feb 4, 2026
  7. Feb 4, 2026
  8. Nov 6, 2024
  9. Nov 6, 2024
  10. Oct 30, 2024
  11. Aug 7, 2024
  12. Jun 5, 2024
  13. Feb 28, 2024

    L&I appeals · granted

    4067 N REESE ST: ***MUST BE HEARD*** PERMIT FOR A PERSONAL SERVICE AT FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING APPROVED. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION The permit for the above location cannot be issued because the proposal does not comply with the following provisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Code. (Codes can be accessed at www.phila.gov.) Code Section(s): Code Section Title(s): Reason for Refusal: TABLE 14-602-1 SECTION 14-401(4)(a) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT Multiple Principal Uses and Buildings THE PROPOSED, PERSONAL SERVICE, IS PROHIBITED, IN THIS ZONING DISTRICT THE PROPOSED, Multiple Principal Uses, IS PROHIBITED, IN THIS ZONING DISTRICT ONE (1) USE REFUSAL Fee to File Appeal: $300 NOTES TO THE ZBA: SEE APPLICATION# 85085; CALENDAR# E-G71; ZBA GRANTED FOR AN ADDITION OF ONE-STORY AT REAR FOR A BARBER SHOP AND ONE (1) FAMILY AT SECOND FLOOR ON 11/9/45

  14. Jan 10, 2024
  15. Jan 10, 2024
  16. Aug 30, 2023

    L&I appeals · dismissed

    2043 CHURCH ST: (PERMIT) FOR A PERSONAL VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, PERSONAL VEHICLE SALES AND RENTAL AND BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. The permit for the above location cannot be issued because the proposal does not comply with the following provisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Code. (Codes can be accessed at www.phila.gov.) Code Section(s): Code Section Title(s): Reason for Refusal: TABLE 14-602-2 USES ALLOWED IN COMMERCISAL DISTRICT FOR A PROPOSED, PERSONAL VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, PERSONAL VEHICLE SALES AND RENTAL, IS PROHIBITED, IN THIS ZONING DISTRICT TWO (2) USE REFUSALS Fee to File Appeal: $300

  17. Feb 22, 2023

    L&I appeals · denied

    90 RED LION RD: (PERMIT) Application for: PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLE SALES AND RENTAL (AUTO DEALERSHIP), AUTO TAGS, & ASSOCIATED REPAIR & MAINTENANCE, & BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ON LOT. REPAIR & MAINTENANCE RESTRICTED TO THE VEHICLES BEING OFFERED FOR SALE & RENTAL.

  18. Feb 15, 2023

    L&I appeals · granted

    4271 N BODINE ST: PERMIT FOR A FOOD, BEVERAGES AND GROCERIES WITH PREPARATION AND SERVING OF FOOD (NTE 20% OF GROCERY STORE) AT FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.

  19. Jan 25, 2023
  20. Dec 7, 2022
  21. May 4, 2022
  22. Mar 23, 2022

    L&I appeals · denied

    2235 S 7TH ST: SPECIAL EXCEPETION FOR A RETAIL SALE OF FOOD, BEVERAGES AND GROCERIES WITH ASSEMBLY AND ENTERTAINMENT (NTE THREE (3) PEOPLE) (ELECTRONICS SKILL GAMES) AT FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.

  23. Apr 7, 2021

    L&I appeals

    6220 KINGSESSING AVE: PERMIT FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (STORAGE ROOMS AND TRAILER). FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF METAL FENCE AND GATES. FOR USE AS PERSONAL VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE WITH ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL STORAGE AND SURFACE PARKING LOT WITH TWENTY-SIX (26) PARKING SPACES INCLUDING TWO (2) ACCESSIBLE PARKING PACES. STORAGE OF PARTS MUST BE WITHIN AN ENCLOSED STRUCTURE AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES BEING SERVICE MUST BE ON A SURFACE PARKING LOT OR IN A PARKING GARAGE. FOR THE RESURFACING OF AN EXISTING FREE-STANDING ACCESSORY SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS.

  24. Feb 17, 2021
  25. Aug 26, 2020
More records in this selection (15)
  1. Jun 10, 2015

    L&I appeals · denied

    233-41 FEDERAL ST: PERMIT FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF A ROOFTOP SIGN ACCESSORY TO AN ATTACHED ONE STORY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS AN EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS STORAGE BUILDING (WHOLESALE, DISTRIBUTION, AND STORAGE USE).

  2. Jun 10, 2015
  3. Mar 26, 2014
  4. Sep 4, 2013

    L&I appeals · dismissed

    3401 HARTVILLE ST: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN AND PROPOSED RETAIL HARDWARE STORE ON 1ST FLOOR WITH ONE (1) FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE CREATES A CONDITION OF MULTIPLE USES ON A LOT.

  5. Feb 27, 2013

    L&I appeals · granted

    2324 PALETHORP ST: PERMIT FOR LEGALIZATION OF AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP (NO BODY AND FENDER WORK, NO PAINTING) AND ERECTION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.

  6. Jun 27, 2012

    L&I appeals · denied

    362 RITNER ST: PERMIT FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF A RETAIL GROCERY STORE 1ST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING AS AN EXISTING TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING FLOORS 2 & 3 WITHIN AN EXISTING TWO STORY STRUCTURE, NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION.

  7. Sep 20, 2011

    L&I appeals · granted

    4947 FRANKFORD AVE: PERMIT FOR AN MULTI-SERVICE AGENCY TO INCLUDE CHECK CASHING AND FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) ACCESSORY SIGNS ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH A FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE.

  8. Dec 1, 2010
  9. Feb 16, 2010
  10. Aug 19, 2009

    L&I appeals · granted

    6053 ELMWOOD AVE: CERTIFICATE FOR PREPARING AND SERVING OF COLD FOOD FOR TAKE-OUT AS PART OF AN EXISTING GROCERY STORE ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.

  11. Undated

    L&I appeals · withdrawn

    730 E ALLEGHENY AVE: PERMIT FOR A FOOD, BEVERAGES AND GROCERIES (INCLUDING WITH PREPARATION AND SERVING OF FOOD NOT TO EXCEED 50% OF GROSS FLOOR AREA) ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.

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  13. Undated

    L&I appeals · withdrawn

    2542 N 11TH ST: PERMIT FOR A VISITOR ACCOMODATIONS IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. The permit for the above location cannot be issued because the proposal does not comply with the following provisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Code. (Codes can be accessed at www.phila.gov.) Code Section(s): Code Section Title(s): Reason for Refusal: TABLE 14-602-1 USES ALLOWED IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT THE PROPOSED VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS, IS PROHIBITED, IN THIS ZONING DISTRICT ONE (1) USE REFUSAL Fee to File Appeal: $300

  14. Undated

    L&I appeals · withdrawn

    2436 N REESE ST: PERMIT FOR A VISITOR ACCOMODATIONS IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. The permit for the above location cannot be issued because the proposal does not comply with the following provisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Code. (Codes can be accessed at www.phila.gov.) Code Section(s): Code Section Title(s): Reason for Refusal: TABLE 14-602-1 USES ALLOWED IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT THE PROPOSED VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS, IS PROHIBITED, IN THIS ZONING DISTRICT ONE (1) USE REFUSAL Fee to File Appeal: $300

  15. Undated

    L&I appeals · withdrawn

    2550 N 5TH ST: PERMIT FOR A VISITOR ACCOMODATIONS IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. The permit for the above location cannot be issued because the proposal does not comply with the following provisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Code. (Codes can be accessed at www.phila.gov.) Code Section(s): Code Section Title(s): Reason for Refusal: TABLE 14-602-1 USES ALLOWED IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT THE PROPOSED VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS, IS PROHIBITED, IN THIS ZONING DISTRICT ONE (1) USE REFUSAL Fee to File Appeal: $300