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   The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall be composed of seven members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of a majority of all the members of City Council. All members shall have a demonstrated sensitivity to community concerns regarding development and the protection of the character of Philadelphia's neighborhoods. The members shall include an urban planner, an architect, an attorney with zoning experience, a person with experience in the construction industry, and at least two recognized leaders from community organizations. The Director of Planning and Development shall be an alternate member who may replace any absent or disqualified appointed member.
ANNOTATION
   Sources:   Ordinance of the City of Philadelphia, August 10, 1933.
   Purposes:   The Commissioner of Licenses and Inspections has been added to the Zoning Board because the Board is attached to his Department.

 

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   Amended by approval of the voters at the election held on May 18, 2010, and certified on June 7, 2010. See Bill No. 090591 (approved March 5, 2010); Resolution No. 090626 (adopted February 25, 2010). Amended by approval of the voters at the election held on November 3, 2015, and certified on November 23, 2015. See Bill No. 140721 (approved June 16, 2015); Resolution No. 140732-A (adopted June 11, 2015). See Charter subsection A-200(14) for effective date. Amended by approval of the voters at the election held on May 17, 2022, and certified on June 6, 2022. See Bill No. 210669 (became law January 20, 2022); Resolution No. 210692 (adopted December 16, 2021). See Charter subsection A-200(22) for effective date.