Private Development Services staff are continuing to work remotely, though field inspections are continuing at regular intervals. No visitors or in-person deliveries are permitted at our office, and we are not answering our general phone line X-6387. If you need to reach us please email pwd.planreview@phila.gov.

Applicants should continue to follow the fee and operations and maintenance agreement submission procedure outlined in the May 15th update below. Do to the limited number of PWD staff in our office, we also advise selecting a mail service that does not require signature upon delivery. All L+I permits should be applied for though eCLIPSE. PWD is still unable to sign-off on paper permit applications. 

Given the delays in review responses, it is recommended applicants submit to PWD for review as early as possible to ensure project schedules can be met.

  • The timeline for Conceptual Stormwater Review currently averages 20-25 calendar days.
  • PCSMP Review is averaging 15-20 calendar days for a review response. 
  • Most expedited PCSMP Reviews are still being completed in five days.