Philly YIMBY (short for 'Yes In My Backyard') is a new initiative from 5th Square, Philly's urbanist PAC, to build grassroots support for infill housing, with the goal of increasing housing availability, affordability, and choice.
As a first step, we're rolling out a Zoning Tracker blog with zoning appeals for urbanist-friendly housing (5+ units, mixed-use, low parking,) along with a semi-weekly newsletter with the latest proposals.
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4404 Main Street
RCO: Manayunk Neighborhood Council ([email protected])
Units: 42
Parking: 27 car spaces, 14 bike spaces
Base Zoning: ICMX
Appeal #: 31407
RCO Hearing: TBD
ZBA Hearing: January 24th, 9:30 PM
Details: PERMIT FOR RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE ONE LOT FROM FOUR (4) DEEDED LOTS (4044, 4046, 4048 & 4050 MAIN ST). FOR PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES ON 4044 &4046 MAIN ST AND COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF 4048 MAIN ST, AND FOR ERECTION OF A TWO STORY ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING TWO STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE (HEIGHT 54.5 FT) WITH ROOF ACCESS PILOTHOUSE (ROOF ACCESS ONLY) AND CELLAR. USES: - VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (USES AS PERMITED IN CMX-2 -USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCEY) AND ABOVE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FORTY-TWO (42) DWELLING UNITS AND ACCESSORY OFF STREET INTERIOR PARKING TOTAL TWENTY-SEVEN (27) SPACES INCLUDING TWO (2) ACCESSIBLE SPACES (21 MECHANICAL PARKING SPACES & 4 COMPACT SPACES); AND FOURTEEN (14) CLASS 1A BICYCLE PARKING SPACES ON AN ACCCESSIBLE ROUTE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.
6536 Germantown Avenue (West Mt. Airy)
RCO: West Mount Airy Neighbors, Inc. ([email protected]), Friends of the Wissahickon ([email protected])
Units: 10
Parking: No
Base Zoning: CMX-1 (Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use)
Appeal #: 32150
RCO Hearing: TBD
ZBA Hearing: January 24th, 9:30 AM
Details: PERMIT FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE LOT FROM SIX (6) EXISTING LOTS (6536, 6538, 6540 GERMANTOWN AVE. AND 12,14,16 GOOD STREET) (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN) FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE ON THE NEW LOT WITH ROOF DECKS ACCESSED BY ROOF TOP ACCESS STRUCTURES (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLAN/APPLICATION). FOR USE AS TWO VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACES ON THE GROUND FLOOR AND BASEMENT. (USE REGISTRATION PERMIT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND MULTI-FAMILY (10 DWELLING UNITS) FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ON 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS. NO PARKING ON THIS APPLICATION. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION. FAIRMOUNT PARK APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BASED ON 14 -705(2)
962-66 N 8th Street (Poplar)
RCO: 14th Ward Democratic Committee ([email protected]), 14th Ward Republican Committee ([email protected])
Units: 8
Parking: 2
Base Zoning: I-2 (Industrial)
Appeal #: 32148
RCO Hearing: TBD
ZBA Hearing: January 24th, 2:00 PM
Details: PERMIT FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLISION OF EXISITNG STRUCTURE. FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE THREE (3) LOTS (PARCEL ?A?, ?B?, ?C? ON PLAN) FROM THREE (3) EXISTING LOTS (962-66, 968-76, 978-80 NORTH 8TH ST.) (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN) ON EACH NEW LOT, FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE ROOF DECKS ACCESSED BY ROOF TOP ACCESS STRUCTURE. (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN) ON EACH NEW LOT, FOR USE AS A MULTI- FAMILY (8 DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH TWO ACCESSORY SURFACE PARKING, ONE OF THESE TWO IS VAN ACCESSIBLE.
2150 N Front Street (East Kensington)
RCO: East Kensington Neighbors Association ([email protected]), Norris Square Community Alliance ([email protected])
Units: 11
Parking: No
Base Zoning: CMX 2.5 (Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use)
Appeal #: 32339
RCO Hearing: Unknown
ZBA Hearing: January 24th, 2:00 PM
Details: PERMIT FOR DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES. FOR LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE LOT FROM THREE EXISTING LOTS (6552, 6554 AND 6556 GERMANTOWN AVE.) (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN) ON NEW LOT, FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK ACCESSED FROM DOOR ON FIFTH FLOOR LEVEL. (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN) FOR USE AS TWO VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACES ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND MULTI-FAMILY (11 DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE.
3936 Haverford Avenue (Mantua)
RCO: Mantua Civic Association ([email protected]), West Powelton Saunders Park RCO ([email protected]), Drexel Area Property Association ([email protected])
Units: 8
Parking: 0
Base Zoning: RM-1 (Residential Multi-Family)
Appeal #: 30649
RCO Hearing: Unknown
ZBA Hearing: January 24th, 4:30 PM
Details: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE(MAX HEIGHT NTE 38 FT) WITH CELLAR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION. USE AS HOUSEHOLD LIVING MULTI-FAMILY EIGHT (8) DWELLING UNITS.
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2500 East Tioga Street (Port Richmond)
RCO: Port Richmond On Patrol and Civic Association ([email protected])
Units: 118
Parking: 5
Base Zoning: I-2 (Industrial)
Appeal #: 30800
RCO Hearing: TBD
ZBA Hearing: Was November 29th, Rescheduled for January
Details: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF SIX(6) DETACHED STRUCTURES; BAY WINDOWS FROM SECOND FLOOR THRU FORTH FLOORS FOR A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ( 118 DWELLING UNITS) WITH ACCESSORY FIFTY-NINE (59) PARKING SPACES INCLUDING WITH FOUR(4) ACCESSIBLE SPACES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.
4000 Market Street (West Philly) — APPROVED
RCO: Spruce Hill Community Association ([email protected]), Drexel Area Property Association ([email protected]), West Powelton Saunders Park RCO ([email protected]), Parkside Area Community Association ([email protected])
Units: 24
Parking: TBD
Base Zoning: CMX-4 (Center City Commercial Mixed-Use)
Appeal #: 31797
RCO Hearing: TBD
ZBA Hearing: November 29th, 9:30 AM
Details: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE ; ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOTHOUSES ( ACCESSORY TO RESIDENTIAL UNITS ONLY); FOR A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ( TWENTY-FOUR(24)) DWELLING UNITS FROM SECOND(2ND) FLOOR THROUGH SEVENTH (7TH ) FLOORS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.
2544 West Montgomery Avenue (Strawberry Mansion)
RCO: Strawberry Mansion Community Concern ([email protected]), Greater Brewerytown CDC ([email protected])
Units: 5
Parking: No
Base Zoning: RSA-5 (Residential Single Family Attached)
Appeal #: 30368
RCO Hearing: TBD
ZBA Hearing: December 6th, 9:30 AM
Details: PERMIT FOR MULTI-FAMILY (5 UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITHIN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE
1839-45 Callowhill Street (Logan Square/Spring Garden)
RCO: Logan Square Civic Association ([email protected]), Spring Garden Civic Association ([email protected])
Units: 63
Parking: TBD
Base Zoning: CMX-2.5 (Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use)
Appeal #: 31856
RCO Hearing: TBD
ZBA Hearing: December 6th, 9:30 AM
Details: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND ACCESS PILOT HOUSE FOR THE PROPOSED USE OF MULTI-HOUSEHOLD LIVING UNITS (SIXTY-THREE [63] UNITS TOTAL) AND VACANT GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL USE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER SUBMITTED PLANS. (NO SIGNS ON THIS PERMIT.)
2613 West Girard Avenue (Brewerytown)
RCO: Brewerytown Sharswood Civic Association ([email protected])
Units: 12
Parking: No car, 4 bike
Base Zoning: CMX-2.5 (Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use)
Appeal #: 31912
RCO Hearing: TBD
ZBA Hearing: December 13th, 9:30 AM
Details: PERMIT FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FROM TWO (2) EXISTING ZONING LOTS (2613 W. GIRARD AVENUE AND 2615 W. GIRARD AVENUE). AND FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE 1ST FLOOR (USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (12 UNITS) ON THE 2ND THROUGH 5TH FLOORS.ROOF DECK AND FOUR (4) INTERIOR BICYCLE PARKING ACCESSORY TO RESIDENTIAL USE. NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION.
2517-19 West Girard Avenue (Brewerytown)
RCO: Brewerytown Sharswood Civic Association ([email protected])
Units: 12
Parking: No
Base Zoning: CMX-2.5 (Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use)
Appeal #: 31913
RCO Hearing: TBD
ZBA Hearing: December 13th, 9:30 AM
Details: PERMIT FOR COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A FRONT BAY AT THE SECOND THROUGH FIFTH FLOOR AND A ROOF DECK WITH A ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. FOR USE AS A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (TWELVE (12) FAMILY UNITS)ON THE SECOND THROUGH FIFTH FLOOR.
1047 South 51st Street (Kingsessing)
RCO: Kingsessing Area Civic Association ([email protected]), Southwest Philadelphia District Services ([email protected])
Units: 12
Parking: No car, 4 bike
Base Zoning: RM-1 (Residential Multi-Family)
Appeal #: 31914
RCO Hearing: TBD
ZBA Hearing: December 13th, 9:30 AM
Details: PERMIT FOR DOCUMENTATION OF ABANDONMENT OF ALL PRIOR APPROVALS FOR A LOT ADJUSTMENT. FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH PARTIAL ROOF DECK PROVIDING FRONT SET BACK ON AN INTERMEDIATE LOT. FOR USE AS TWELVE (12) DWELLING UNITS (MULTIFAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING) THROUGHOUT WITH A TOTAL OF FOUR (4) CLASS IA BICYCLE PARKING SPACES LOCATED ALONG AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/ PLAN.
2240 Frankford Avenue (Fishtown)
RCO: East Kensington Neighbors Association ([email protected]), Fishtown Neighbors Association ([email protected])
Units: 6
Parking: No
Base Zoning: CMX-2 (Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use)
Appeal #: 31085
RCO Hearing: TBD
ZBA Hearing: December 13th, 9:30 AM
Details: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH PILOT HOUSE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. FOR USE AS A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE, MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (SIX (6) UNITS), ROOF DECK AND TWO (2) FRONT BALCONIES. NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION.
1648 Ridge Avenue (Francisville)
RCO: Francisville Neighborhood Development Corporation ([email protected])
Units: 12
Parking: No
Base Zoning: CMX-2 (Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use)
Appeal #: 31846
RCO Hearing: TBD
ZBA Hearing: December 20th, 2:00 PM
Details: PERMIT FOR RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FROM TWO (2) DEEDED /OPA ACCOUNT LOTS (1648 & 1650 RIDGE AVE). FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE (HEIGHT 64 FT) WITH CELLAR AND FIFTH FLOOR REAR ACCESSED ACCESSORY DECK AND ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH TWO (2) ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION. USES - FOR VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON FIRST / GROUND FLOOR (USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND ABOVE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING TWELVE (12) FAMILY DWELLING UNITS AND ROOF DECK FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY.
1325 Buttonwood Street (Callowhill)
RCO: Callowhill Neighborhood Association ([email protected])
Units: 12
Parking: 4 spaces
Base Zoning: CMX-4 (Center City Commercial Mixed-Use)
Appeal #: 32019
RCO Hearing: TBD
ZBA Hearing: December 20th, 4:30 PM
Details: SPECIAL EXCEPTION/PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH A ROOF DECK AND TWO (2) PILOT HOUSES (FOR ACCESS TO ROOF DECK ONLY). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. FOR USE AS MULTIFAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING [TWELVE (12) DWELLING UNITS] WITH FOUR (4) ACCESSORY, OFF-STREET, ABOVE GROUND GARAGE PARKING SPACES.
2035 E Lehigh Avenue (Olde Richmond/Port Richmond)
RCO: Port Richmond On Patrol & Civic Association ([email protected]), Somerset Neighbors for Better Living ([email protected]), Impact Community Development Corporation ([email protected])
Units: 154
Parking: 204 car, 56 bike
Base Zoning: ICMX (Industrial Commercial Mixed-Use)
Appeal #: 32187
RCO Hearing: TBD
ZBA Hearing: January 10th, 9:30 AM
Details: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF TWELVE (12) STRUCTURES MAXIMUM HEIGHT 43.6 FEET) WITH MULTIPLE ROOF DECKS ACCESSED BY PILOT HOUSES, FOR USE AS VACANT COMMERICAL SPACE AS PERMITTED IN THE DISTRICT (USE REGISTRATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR (154) DWELLING UNIT, WITH INTERIOR ACCESSORY PARKING FOR TWO HUNDRED FOUR (204) PARKING SPACES INCLUDING SEVEN (7) ADA SPACES AND TEN (10) CLASS 1A BICYCLE SPACES AND FORTY SIX (46)CLASS 1B BICYCLE SPACES SUBJECT TO CDR REVIEW. (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION)
3303 Frankford Avenue (Harrowgate)
RCO: Impact Community Development Corporation ([email protected]), Harrowgate Civic Association ([email protected])
Units: 7
Parking: Unknown
Base Zoning: CMX-2 (Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use)
Appeal #: 817334
RCO Hearing: TBD
ZBA Hearing: January 10th, 9:30 AM
Details: PERMIT FOR SEVEN (7) FAMILY DWELLING (MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING) IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO PLANS SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION.
2559-77 Amber Street (East Kensington)
RCO: East Kensington Neighbors Association ([email protected])
Units: 31
Parking: Unknown car parking, 60 bicycle spaces
Base Zoning: CMX-2 (Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use)
Appeal #: 32108
RCO Hearing: TBD
ZBA Hearing: January 17th, 9:30 AM
Details: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMIDETACHED STRUCTURE (MAXIMUM HEIGHT NTE 46FEET) WITH A GREEN ROOF, WITH VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) ON THE FIRST FLOOR FRONT( BOTH ON AMBER ST & HUNTINGDON ST) FOR THIRTY ONE(31) DWELLING UNITS ON FIRST FLOOR THRU FOURTH FLOORS. WITH 60 BICYCLE PARKING SPACES ON AN ACCESSIABLE ROUTE.(SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION)
1258 S. 17th Street (Point Breeze)
RCO: Point Breeze Civic Association ([email protected]), East Point Breeze Neighbors Association ([email protected]), South Philadelphia H.O.M.E.S. ([email protected])
Units: 6
Parking: No
Base Zoning: RSA-5 (Residential Single Family Attached)
Appeal #: 32110
RCO Hearing: TBD
ZBA Hearing: January 17th, 4:30 PM
Details: PERMIT FOR SIX (6) FAMILY DWELLING (MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING) IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO PLANS SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION.
1433-39 Federal Street (Point Breeze)
RCO: Point Breeze Civic Association ([email protected]), East Point Breeze Neighbors Association ([email protected]), South Philadelphia H.O.M.E.S. ([email protected]), South Broad Street Neighborhood Association ([email protected])
Units: 47
Parking: Unknown car parking, 13 bike spaces
Base Zoning: CMX-2 (Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use)
Appeal #: 32124
RCO Hearing: TBD
ZBA Hearing: January 17th, 9:30 AM
Details: PERMIT FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE TWO(2) PARCELS "PARCEL B" AND "PARCEL C" FROM ONE(1) OPA ACCOUNT ( 1433-39 FEDERAL STREET) "PARCEL A" AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL "C" : FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE; ROOF DECKS ACCESS BY A PILOT HOUSES ( NTE 90 SF AREA) ( NO GREEN ROOF) ; FOR A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ( EIGHT(8) DWELLING UNITS) FROM SECOND FLOOR THROUGH FOURTH FLOORS. PARCEL "B": FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES ON SITE, AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES (FOR MECHANICAL ACCESS ONLY); FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (THIRTY-NINE (39) DWELLING UNITS; APPLICANT IS USING GREEN ROOF BONUS AS PER 14-602(7)), WITH THIRTEEN (13) ACCESSORY BICYCLE PARKING SPACES. ( THE PERMIT WAS ISSUED UNDER 696803) SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.
518 N 10th Street (Callowhill)
RCO: Callowhill Neighborhood Association ([email protected]), Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation ([email protected])
Units: 23
Parking: Unknown car parking, 10 bike spaces
Base Zoning: CMX-2.5 (Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use)
Appeal #: 31925
RCO Hearing: TBD
ZBA Hearing: January 18th, 9:30 AM
Details: PERMIT FOR RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE ONE LOT FROM TWO (2) DEEDED LOTS (518 N 10TH ST AND 1000-02 SPRING GARDEN ST) AND COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ALL STRUCTURES ON THE LOTS. FOR ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE (HEIGHT 98 FT) AND ROOF DECK FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION. USES - FOR VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON FIRST / GROUND FLOOR (USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING TWENTY-THREE (23) DWELLING UNITS FROM 2ND TO 8TH FLOOR; AND TEN (10) ACCESSORY OFF STREET BICYCLE (CLASS 1A) PARKING SPACES ON FIRST FLOOR AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION.
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