Updated Stormwater Management Review Fees: Now in Effect

Starting today, September 1, 2023, Development Services has increased some stormwater management fees and implemented two new charges for review and inspection activities. A one-time inspection charge will now be invoiced along with the Post-Construction Stormwater Management Plan (PCSMP) hourly review fee. These cost increases for certain PWD project-related services were adopted June 21, 2023, by the Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Rate Board. Visit the PWD Rates and Charges for more information.

Latest PWD Stormwater Grants Awarded!

The Development Services’ Stormwater Incentives program recently announced its latest cohort of grant awardees. For more information about the 14 awarded projects, visit the Stormwater Incentives blog. Meanwhile, the deadline for the next cycle of grant applications is October 18, 2023, and staff are now accepting pre-application meeting requests. Visit the Stormwater Grants homepage to learn more about the Stormwater Grants application process.

New! UPR’s Commonly Missing Checklist Elements

A new resource that identifies the 10 most frequently missed items on applicants’ Utility Plan submissions is now available via the Utility Plan Review webpage. Please refer to the UPR Commonly Missing Checklist Elements document to ensure your plan is ready for review prior to submission.

New! Updated UPR Expiration Policy for Approved Plans

Effective today, September 1, 2023, the Utility Plan Approval stamp will feature a three-year expiration date. This extension will apply retroactively to all projects. Thus, a plan that was approved 6/1/2021 is now valid until 6/1/2024, regardless of the expiration date on the stamp.

As all approvals are now valid for three (3) years, no further extensions will be granted, regardless of the disclaimer on the stamp.

L&I eCLIPSE Permitting Basics webinar: September 20 

Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) is hosting a two-hour public training session for new users of its eCLIPSE system from 9:00-11:00 AM, September 20. This webinar will cover the basics of completing and submitting permit applications within the online platform. Register now!