The City of Philadelphia’s zoning laws historically have not kept pace with modern society, requiring many applicants to seek variances and other relief for relatively minor matters that in other municipalities are permitted by right. Dissatisfaction with the City’s zoning laws led to the City recently adopting the first comprehensive revision to the City’s zoning […]

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