{"id":1968,"date":"2023-07-02T18:33:53","date_gmt":"2023-07-02T22:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/?page_id=1968"},"modified":"2023-07-03T20:09:17","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T00:09:17","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"Development Services News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"post-content wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-9585 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-resources category-stormwater-grants category-stormwater-plan-review category-stormwater-regulations category-utility-plan-review wpautop\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-dark-blue-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/2026\/09\/pwd-development-services-newsletter-september-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" >PWD Development Services Newsletter &#8211; September 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b0ffac9c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"h6 wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-09-15T09:45:42-04:00\">September 15, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category h6 wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/resources\/\" rel=\"tag\">Resources<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-grants\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Grants<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-plan-review\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Plan Review<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-regulations\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Regulations<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/utility-plan-review\/\" rel=\"tag\">Utility Plan Review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>*** PWD\u2019s 2026-27 Updated Rates and Charges in Effect ***<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Greetings, Philadelphia Development Community:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This month&#8217;s newsletter provides a summary of the recently updated Rates and Charges pertinent to development projects, reminders about PWD\u2019s Stormwater Grants program, and information concerning Administrative Code updates. Read on for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Updated<\/strong> PWD Rates and Charges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New water, sewer, and stormwater rates took effect on September 1, 2026. Updated charges and fees most relevant to Development Services\u2019 customers are collected within the following table. To review a comprehensive list of new rates, click the link below the table.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img   loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/dsu-2026-27-rates-and-charges-table.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9588\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/rates-and-charges-2026-09-01.pdf\">PWD FY 2027 Rates and Charges<\/a> <em>(link)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stormwater Grants: Fall 2026 Application Dates<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PWD\u2019s <em><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/stormwater\/incentives\/grants\/\">Stormwater Grants<\/a><\/em> program offers competitive funding for non-residential private property owners seeking to retrofit their parcels for improved stormwater management. Completed projects become eligible for <em><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/stormwater\/incentives\/credits\/\">Stormwater Credits<\/a><\/em>, which can reduce monthly stormwater bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PWD accepts Stormwater Grants applications twice yearly, in spring and fall, and 2026&#8217;s fall application cycle is already underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Key Dates<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Pre-App&#8221; Meeting Request Window: <strong>Aug. 10-Sept. 18, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pre-App Meetings Conducted: <strong>Aug. 17-Oct. 2, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application Submission Deadline: <strong>Oct. 16, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Note that a required pre-application (or \u201cPre-App\u201d) meeting must be scheduled and conducted <em>before<\/em> an application may be submitted. Interested applicants should request their fall pre-application meetings no later than Friday, September 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/stormwater\/incentives\/grants\/\">Go to PWD&#8217;s Stormwater Grants Webpage<\/a> <em>(link)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Administrative Code Changes Effective Oct. 1<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As announced this summer by Philadelphia&#8217;s Department of Licenses and Inspections, several <a href=\"https:\/\/codelibrary.amlegal.com\/codes\/philadelphia\/latest\/philadelphia_pa\/0-0-0-267964\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Administrative Code<\/a> changes go into effect next month. Those most relevant to PWD Development Services\u2019 customers are summarized below. Click link at end of this section for additional information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Prerequisite Dust Control Permit<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Dust Control Permit, issued by the Department of Public Health, Air Management Services (AMS), is required for any project involving 5,000 square feet or more of earth disturbance, including clearing and grubbing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting October 1, the required Dust Control Permit must be submitted with a demolition, building, or site permit application that involves 5,000 square feet or more of earth disturbance before L&amp;I can issue the associated permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">New Site Permit Requirements<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beginning\u00a0October 1<strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>a Site Permit will be required for the following earthwork activities to better align with the Zoning Code requirements for Site Permits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Earth disturbance exceeding 1,400 square feet on slopes greater than 15% within the Steep Slope Protection Area, as defined in \u00a7 14-704(2); or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earth disturbance exceeding 500 square feet within the Wissahickon Watershed Overlay, as defined in \u00a7 14-510, except on sites designated as Category 5 on the associated Impervious Coverage Map.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For projects involving a single building, this work may instead be included as part of a Building Permit application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/Licenses-and-Inspections-Newsletter-July-2026.html?soid=1125647481069&amp;aid=h5Xyc3vvFQs\">Read more about Philadelphia Administrative Code changes<\/a><em> (link)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reminder: Updated PWD Stormwater Regs and Guidance Manual<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On July 1, 2026, the Philadelphia Water Department issued <a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/pwd-regulations-chapter-6.pdf\">updated Stormwater Regulations<\/a> along with a revised <em><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/stormwater-plan-review\/manual\/\">Stormwater Management Guidance Manual<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The updated regulations feature a new building category, &#8220;Small Residential Development,&#8221; which now exempts housing projects under 1-acre from stormwater management requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, the Manual adds two new acceptable Stormwater Management Practices (SMPs) for project site designers and a new map of Philadelphia&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/stormwater-plan-review\/manual\/appendices\/d-watershed-and-phs-release-rate-maps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Public Health and Safety (PHS) Release Rate areas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/2026\/07\/pwd-development-services-newsletter-july-2026\/\">Read more about Updated PWD Stormwater Regs &amp; Manual<\/a> <em>(link)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions or comments concerning this newsletter may be submitted to Development Services via&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:PWD_DevServices@phila.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PWD_DevServices@phila.gov<\/a>&nbsp;or 215-685-0798.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column sidebar ms-order-1 col-12 col-ms-4 col-md-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<aside id=\"dsu-latest\" class=\"wp-block-group widget wp-block-ls-widget is-style-alternate\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/news\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1968\">Development Services Unit Updates<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"post-list wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-9585 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-resources category-stormwater-grants category-stormwater-plan-review category-stormwater-regulations category-utility-plan-review wpautop\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"h6 mb0 inline wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-09-15T09:45:42-04:00\">September 15, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"h6 inline has-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"> \u2013 <\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"mv0 inline wp-block-post-title has-md-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/2026\/09\/pwd-development-services-newsletter-september-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" >PWD Development Services Newsletter &#8211; September 2026<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"text-transform:uppercase\" class=\"taxonomy-category extrabold mt_25 wp-block-post-terms has-xs-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/resources\/\" rel=\"tag\">Resources<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-grants\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Grants<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-plan-review\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Plan Review<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-regulations\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Regulations<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/utility-plan-review\/\" rel=\"tag\">Utility Plan Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-9546 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-resources category-stormwater-grants category-stormwater-plan-review category-stormwater-regulations category-utility-plan-review wpautop\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"h6 mb0 inline wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-04T10:59:17-04:00\">August 4, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"h6 inline has-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"> \u2013 <\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"mv0 inline wp-block-post-title has-md-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/2026\/08\/pwd-development-services-newsletter-summer-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" >PWD Development Services Newsletter &#8211; Summer 2026<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"text-transform:uppercase\" class=\"taxonomy-category extrabold mt_25 wp-block-post-terms has-xs-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/resources\/\" rel=\"tag\">Resources<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-grants\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Grants<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-plan-review\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Plan Review<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-regulations\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Regulations<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/utility-plan-review\/\" rel=\"tag\">Utility Plan Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-9538 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-resources category-stormwater-grants category-stormwater-plan-review category-stormwater-regulations category-utility-plan-review wpautop\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"h6 mb0 inline wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-01T15:03:28-04:00\">July 1, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"h6 inline has-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"> \u2013 <\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"mv0 inline wp-block-post-title has-md-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/2026\/07\/pwd-development-services-newsletter-july-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" >PWD Development Services Newsletter &#8211; July 2026<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"text-transform:uppercase\" class=\"taxonomy-category extrabold mt_25 wp-block-post-terms has-xs-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/resources\/\" rel=\"tag\">Resources<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-grants\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Grants<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-plan-review\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Plan Review<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-regulations\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Regulations<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/utility-plan-review\/\" rel=\"tag\">Utility Plan Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7264 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-resources category-stormwater-grants category-stormwater-plan-review category-stormwater-regulations category-utility-plan-review wpautop\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"h6 mb0 inline wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-06-02T12:53:32-04:00\">June 2, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"h6 inline has-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"> \u2013 <\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"mv0 inline wp-block-post-title has-md-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/2026\/06\/pwd-development-services-newsletter-june-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" >PWD Development Services Newsletter &#8211; June 2026<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"text-transform:uppercase\" class=\"taxonomy-category extrabold mt_25 wp-block-post-terms has-xs-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/resources\/\" rel=\"tag\">Resources<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-grants\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Grants<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-plan-review\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Plan Review<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-regulations\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Regulations<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/utility-plan-review\/\" rel=\"tag\">Utility Plan Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7257 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-resources category-stormwater-grants category-stormwater-plan-review category-stormwater-regulations category-utility-plan-review wpautop\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"h6 mb0 inline wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:31:00-04:00\">May 12, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"h6 inline has-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"> \u2013 <\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"mv0 inline wp-block-post-title has-md-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/2026\/05\/pwd-development-services-newsletter-may-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" >PWD Development Services Newsletter &#8211; May 2026<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"text-transform:uppercase\" class=\"taxonomy-category extrabold mt_25 wp-block-post-terms has-xs-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/resources\/\" rel=\"tag\">Resources<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-grants\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Grants<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/category\/stormwater-plan-review\/\" rel=\"tag\">Stormwater Plan Review<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, 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utility plan review | pwd development services announces updates to stormwater regulations | greetings philadelphia development community | important news today from development services updates are proposed to pwds stormwater regulations and the stormwater management guidance manual please read on for more information | updates to pwds stormwater regulations proposed for july 1 2026 | beginning this july the philadelphia water department proposes to | exempt small residential development from post construction stormwater management requirements small residential development is a project that proposes less than 1 acre earth disturbance consisting of buildings used exclusively as one or two family dwellings | expand public health and safety phs release rate areas projects in a phs release rate area must comply with the set maximum release rate for the one year through 10 year storm events | require approval of erosion and sediment e s control plans for projects proposing earth disturbances of 5 000 sf and greater | stormwater management guidance manual version 3 4 debuts july 1 2026 | accompanying the proposed july 1 changes to philadelphias stormwater regulations development services will release the latest iteration of the stormwater management guidance manual version 3 4 notable updates include | a new map illustrating the expanded public health and safety phs release rate areas link | the addition of two new stormwater management practices smps | blue green roof hybrid system link to one sheet | drainage wells link to one sheet | the reclassification of porous pavements to porous surfaces | porous asphalt porous concrete and resin bound aggregate will be removed from the manual | permeable pavers reinforced turf artificial turf and porous play safety surface will remain under the category of porous surfaces | other smp design modifications to improve smp access maintenance and longevity | these newly added smps as well as the reclassification of acceptable porous surfaces are reflected in pwds revised smp hierarchy below | pwds revised smp hiearchy effective 07 01 2026 | over the coming weeks development services will provide additional information concerning these changes in the meantime readers are invited to sign up for our may 19 webinar see details below | pwd stormwater regulations updates webinar tuesday may 19 at 10 am | to introduce these proposed changes to pwds stormwater regulations and related guidance manual updates on may 19 development services will host a zoom webinar expressly for the development community and design professionals interested parties may register for this virtual presentation via this link | development services unit updates | april 15 2026 | | pwd development services newsletter spring 2026 | resources stormwater grants stormwater plan review stormwater regulations utility plan review | march 19 2026 | | pwd development services newsletter stormwater grants submission deadline 3 20 | 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