1021 W Hortter Street

June 19, 2026

1021 W. Hortter Street

Applicant: Alan Nochumson DBA: Nochumson P.C. 123 South Broad St.-Suite 1000, Phila. PA 19107

Owner: Anthony Murphy and Sophia Gordon

Appeal to Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment: Application No. ZP-2026-002901; Zoning Board of Adjustment Calendar No. MI-2026-002262

West Mt. Airy Neighbors Zoning Committee Meeting: Wednesday 7/1/2026 @ 7:30 PM

Location: ZOOM

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Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment Hearing: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 @ 2:00 PM.

This is an appeal for erection of a gate in the front yard of an existing detached structure. No change to any existing uses.

The Zoning Classification for the property is RSD-1 (Single-Family Residential)

The application to the Department of Licenses and Inspections was REFUSED for the following reason: Any fence located nearer to the lot line than the required building setback or the actual distance of the building from the lot line (whichever is greater), shall be no more than four feet in height and no more than fifty percent (50%) opaque. A 6 foot 8 inch gate is proposed.

6780 Germantown Avenue

June 19, 2026

6780 Germantown Avenue

Applicant: Jessica Liddell DBA: Bella Mosaic Art, 6780 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19119

Owner: Jessica Gorlin Liddell

Appeal to Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment: Application No. ZP-2026-004230; Zoning Board of Adjustment Calendar No. MI-2026-003444

West Mt. Airy Neighbors Zoning Committee Meeting: Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 at 7:30pm

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Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment Hearing: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 @ 3:30 pm.

This is an appeal for use as artist studios and artisan industrial & personal services in an existing attached structure with all other uses in the same structure as previously approved. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.

The Zoning Classification for the property is CMX-1 (Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use)

The application to the Department of Licenses and Inspections was REFUSED for the following reason: Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial is expressly prohibited in the CMX-1 zoning district.

223 Durand Street

June 19, 2026

223 Durand Street

Applicant: Mark Hansen, 3110 W. Penn St., Philadelphia, PA 19129

Owner: Jennifer Clancy and Timothy Clancy

Appeal to Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment: Application No. ZP-2026-005083; Zoning Board of Adjustment Calendar No. MI-2026-003446

West Mt. Airy Neighbors Zoning Committee Meeting: Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 at 7:30pm

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Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment Hearing: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 @ 9:30 AM.

This is an appeal for erection of a rear addition on an existing semi-detached home.

The Zoning Classification for the property is RSA-5 (Single-Family Residential)
The application to the Department of Licenses and Inspections was REFUSED for the following reasons:

1) Non-conforming structure: Where a side wall does not meet a required side yard requirement, a. a horizontal extension of that wall into a front yard, rear yard or side yard is an increase of that specific nonconformity and is not permitted, and b. a horizontal extension of a side wall into a rear yard is permitted, provided the extension complies with applicable rear setback and open space requirements-a minimum side yard depth of 5 feet is required, whereas 4 feet is proposed.

2) Dimension Standards for Lower Density residential Districts: The depth of a rear yard is measured from the rearmost portion of the structure to the closest point of the rear lot line or to the nearest line of a street, shared driveway, easement, or alley-a minimum rear yard depth of 9 feet is required, whereas a rear yard depth of 5’6” is proposed.

7110 Mount Airy Terrace

November 24, 2025
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7110 Mount Airy Terrace

Applicant: Harold Johnson, 109 E. Mount Airy Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19119

Owner: Harold Johnson & Shayna Flynn

Appeal to Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment: Application No. ZP-2025-011031;
Zoning Board of Adjustment Calendar No. MI-2026-002206

West Mt. Airy Neighbors Zoning Committee Meeting: Wednesday 6/3/2026 @ 7:00 PM
Location: ZOOM

https://bit.ly/WMANzoningmeeting

Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment Hearing: Wednesday, Augusts 26, 2026 @ 2:00 PM.

This is an appeal for construction of an energy efficient home not exceeding 31’7” in height.

The Zoning Classification for the property is RSD-1 (Single-Family Residential)

The application to the Department of Licenses and Inspections was REFUSED for the following
reasons:

1) The front yard depth must be a minimum of 35’ and the proposed site plan does not meet
this requirement.
2) A detached intermediate lot requires a 15’ side yard on each side and the proposed site plan
does not meet this requirement.
3) The rear yard must be 30’ in depth and the building dimensions overlap with the site plan
dimension in the required rear yard setback.
4) Properties in the RSD-1 require off-street parking and none is provided in the site plan.

7110 Street Context

Neighbor Notification Cover Letter_7110 Mt Airy Ter

616 Westview Street

December 20, 2022
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616 WESTVIEW AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Zoning Board Calendar No.: MI-2025-006618

Application Number: ZP-2025-005075

Zoning District(s): RSD3

Application for:
FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE EXISTING ONE-STORY GARAGE STRUCTURE TO AN ARTIST STUDIO. **NO CHANGE IN STRUCTURE HEIGHT OR FOOTPRINT **

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: Section 14-604.(1).(d) Accessory Uses and Structures An accessory structure for a residential
use shall not exceed 130 sq. ft. and shall not exceed 15 ft. in height, unless otherwise stated by other provisions of the Zoning Code. Whereas the existing structure exceeds 130 sq.

616 WESTVIEW AVE Notice of Refusal

616 Westview Street Exhibit

Zoning Application

RCO MEETING NOTICE

ARCHITECT  ELEVATIONS 616 Westview

616 Westview Street – PLANS

 

6740 Germantown Avenue

December 20, 2022
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6740 GERMANTOWN AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Zoning Board Calendar No.: MI-2025-005234

Application Number: Zoning District(s):  ZP-2025-005531 CA

 

FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE TWO LOTS (PREMISES “A”) AND (PREMISES “B”) FROM TWO (2) EXISTING DEEDED LOTS; ONE (1) OPA ACCOUNT (6740 GERMANTOWN AVE.). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN.

ON SUBDIVIDED PREMISES “B”:

FOR USE AS MULTIFAMILY (TEN (10) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING AND VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) WITH SEVEN (7) OFF-STREET ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES INCLUDING ONE (1) VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACE. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT.

FOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW THREE-STORY STRUCTURE WITH PARTIAL BASEMENT AND SEVEN (7) OFF-STREET ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES INCLUDING ONE (1) VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN

 

Project Downloads:

6740 GERMANTOWN AVE L&I Refusal

Renderings + Plans – 6740 Germantown

Existing Site Plan – 6740 Germantown

Request to Amend Application