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Permits
& Zoning
The
business and construction climate in Philadelphia has improved
dramatically in the last decade. New construction and rehabilitation
are at an all time high. City Department and Agency regulations are
constantly changing. Debra Valenti-Epstein has a comprehensive
understanding of the procedures necessary to secure zoning, use and
construction approvals in the City of Philadelphia.
- Review
site and construction plans to ensure compliance with current
regulations for new construction and alterations with all City
Departments
- Start-to-finish
service which includes initial delivery of plans and final pick up of
permits
- Applications
and submissions to City Planning Commission, Streets Department, Art
and Historical Commissions, Water Department, Health Department and the
Department of Licenses and Inspections, including accelerated processing
- Comply
violation notices, representation at code enforcement hearings, and
open default judgments
- Appeals
from rejection of any application including appeals to the Zoning Board
of Adjustment, Board of Building Standards, L&I Review Board, Fire
Review Board and any Local and Appellate State Court
- Coordinate
activities of contractors, architects, engineers and
attorneys in the process of securing permits including any and all
representatives and regulators for the City of Philadelphia
The extent
of her experience and the diversity of her practice may be seen in the
following examples of current engagements and recent results achieved
for her clients:
- Represent
business property owners, including warehousing and
telecommunications, in various matters before City Regulatory Agencies
including successful representation before the Fire Review Board
- Represent
and secure permits for new center city businesses, including
restaurants and pharmacies, and representation before the Art
Commission, Board of Building Standards and Zoning Board of Adjustment
- Obtain
zoning and use variances and building permits for residential clients,
contractors, business developers, architects and architectural firms,
and engineers and engineering firms, both Philadelphia based and
out-of-state
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