Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising the One Year Rule which limits the filing of permit applications that are substantially similar to a prior application with respect to which an appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment has been denied or dismissed; and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising the One Year Rule which limits the filing of permit applications that are substantially similar to a prior application with respect to which an appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment has been denied or dismissed; and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING. * * * CHAPTER 14-200. DEFINITIONS. * * * § 14-203. Definitions. * * * (204) [One] Two Year Rule See § 14-303(6)(g) (The [One] Two Year Rule). * * * CHAPTER 14-300. ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES. * * * § 14-303. Common Procedures and Requirements. * * * (6) Zoning Permits. * * * (g) The [One] Two Year Rule. (.1) L&I shall determine whether a substantially similar application for the same property was finally denied or dismissed by the Zoning Board or a court within [one] two year s prior to the date of the application, or whether an appeal is pending (either before the Zoning Board or before a court) of the denial or dismissal of a substantially similar application. If such a determination is made and if the application is not one that L&I may grant as of right under this Zoning Code, then L&I shall deny the application and note on the application "Denied - [One] Two Year Rule." (.2) The issuance of a refusal or referral denoted, "Denied - [One] …