• PWD Headquarters (1101 Market Street) Still Closed to General Public. No in-person deliveries – PWD headquarters remains closed to the general public including in person deliveries. Applicants are advised to email pwd.planreview@phila.gov with any questions as our entire review staff is still working remotely and will not be answering our office phone lines. Couriers are not permitted in the building. Deliveries (O&M Agreements and review fees) should be sent via FedEx, UPS, or USPS.  See May 15th update below for temporary mailing addresses.. All other documents should be transferred electronically. 
  • Reviews Times are Approaching Normal but Some Processes Still Delayed– In particular, conceptual reviews are running with average review times between 15 -20 days. Check your project status
  • Any Zoning, Demolition, Site or Building Permit that requires PWD Sign-Off must be applied for via eCLIPSE – PWD is unable to sign-off on paper permit applications while Headquarters remains closed. Applicants with paper permits are advised to contact L+I so they can be converted to the eCLIPSE system. General guidance on PWD reviews in eCLIPSE can be found on L+I’s website.  A more detailed break down of the stormwater portion can be found in this FAQ. 
  • Introducing the New Electronic Pre-Application Form! This form is recommend for projects that have yet to make an ERSA Application, but wish to meet with PWD virtually in advance of submission to discuss their project. Applicants may also request a joint virtual meeting between PADEP and PWD using the DEP Permit Application Consultation Tool (PACT).