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 […]
Announcing Stormwater Management Guidance Manual v 3.3! Coming later this summer (Target Date: June 30, 2023): New updates to Philadelphia’s Stormwater Management Guidance Manual! As you may be aware, the Manual serves as the design guide for the installation of stormwater management practices (SMPs) through the PWD Stormwater Regulations and Grants Program. Manual v 3.3 […]
Updated Utility Plan Review (UPR) Checklist The Utility Plan Review (UPR) Checklist has been updated to clarify existing requirements. These updates include: The updated checklist should be used immediately for all new submissions, resubmissions, and field changes. As a reminder, when making a field change submission through the pwdplanreview.org portal, the required memo should indicate […]
Online Submission for Utility Plan Review Beginning July 1, 2022 all Utility Plan Review submissions must be made online at www.pwdplanreview.org. The new Project Dashboard will assign tracking numbers, allow for review tracking, provide confirmation emails, among other improvements. For questions contact pwdur@phila.gov. Utility Plan Review Pandemic Extensions Utility Plan Approvals are valid for 2 years unless […]
Submissions to Utility Plan Review can now be made online through the Project Dashboard at www.pwdplanreview.org. Within this new system, applicants can expect the following improvements: Applicants are encouraged to start using the Project Dashboard immediately and will be prompted to make all plan resubmissions through this system. Beginning July 1, 2022, applicants will be required […]
COVID-19 Updates: Hybrid Work Schedule As the City of Philadelphia eases COVID-19 restrictions, PWD staff are working a hybrid schedule with time spent working remotely and in the office. In addition to emailing pwd_devservices@phila.gov, general inquires to Utility Plan Review and Stormwater Plan Review can now be made by calling 215-685-6387. If you need to speak with a specific staff member, it […]
Changes in the real estate tax abatement for new residential construction will take effect on January 1, 2022. To apply for a real estate tax abatement under the existing abatement schedule, applicants must obtain an issued building permit from L+I by December 31, 2021. Projects expecting an issued building permit by that date, were recommended to […]
PWD is excited to announce the creation of the new Development Services Unit, merging Utility Plan Review, Stormwater Plan Review, and related support groups into a single unit to better serve private development project needs. The goal of the Development Services Unit is to support development through transparent requirements and streamlined processes to ensure projects comply with regulations that protect our city’s water resources. The Development Services Unit will improve […]