City of Philadelphia

https://
The https:// in the address bar means your information is encrypted and can not be accessed by anyone else
.gov
Only government entities in the U.S. can end in .gov

Historical Commission rules, regulations, and ordinance

The Philadelphia Historical Commission’s rules and regulations guide its work. They’re informed by a part of the City’s code called the historic preservation ordinance. Together, these documents:

  • Define terms used by the commission.
  • Outline its powers and duties.
  • Explain how it conducts its public meetings.
  • Describe how it designates historic resources.
  • Explain how it reviews building permit applications.
  • Explain how it reviews cases of financial hardship.

Name Description Released Format
Name: Historical Commission rules and regulations PDF Description: The regulations that govern the work of the Philadelphia Historical Commission. Released: May 27, 2021 Format:
Name: City of Philadelphia historic preservation ordinance PDF Description: The City code that describes the purposes of the Philadelphia Historical Commission. Released: June 11, 2024 Format:

Top