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Philadelphia Zoning Map and Code

This page links to the official City of Philadelphia zoning map, an interactive GIS map, and zoning code in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Use the map to find a property's zoning district, then look that district up in the zoning code to see what you can build.

About City of Philadelphia

Municipality:

Philadelphia

Municipality Type:

City

County:

Philadelphia County

State:

Pennsylvania

Map Type:

GIS

Philadelphia Zoning Map (GIS)

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Philadelphia Zoning Code

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How to read the Philadelphia zoning map

  1. Open the City of Philadelphia zoning map and type the address into its search box.
  2. Note the zoning district code shown on the parcel, such as R-1 or C-2.
  3. Look up that district in the Philadelphia zoning code to see the allowed uses, setbacks and height limits.

New to zoning? Read how to find a property on a zoning map, see what residential, commercial and industrial zoning allow, or estimate what you can build with the lot coverage calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

To find the zoning of your property in Philadelphia, you can click here to find your property on the zoning map, and then click here to learn more details about the specific zoning.

Philadelphia is in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. You can find zoning maps for other cities and towns in Philadelphia County on the county page.

Philadelphia is a city. It is an incorporated city in Pennsylvania, which means it has its own local government and can adopt its own zoning rules. Read more about the difference between a town and a city.

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ⓘ Note: For the most up-to-date zoning clarification, contact the municipality's planning department directly. We provide direct links to official maps and zoning code sources. These are the same references used by local staff.

Other Zoning Maps in Philadelphia County