Registered Community Organizations (RCO)

phila.gov/programs/registered-community-organizations-rcos/

Offering Community Members the Chance To Learn About Developments that Affect Them and To Give Feedback

Registered Community Organizations (RCOs) are community groups that are concerned with the physical development of their community. RCOs:

• Get advance notice of projects that will be reviewed by the Zoning Board of Adjustment or the Civic Design Review Committee.
• Organize and conduct public meetings where community members can comment on planned developments in their neighborhood.
• Get notified by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) whenever a:
  • Zoning variance or special exception is requested.
  • Development requiring Civic Design Review (CDR) is proposed.

Note:  The above descriptive information came from the program's home page.

In The News

• Philly residents will make a crucial decision for RCOs on the April ballot, Germantown Info Hub, March 4, 2024.

Info

• Documents: RCO Materials
• Facebook: @PHLPlanDevelop
• List: List of RCOs (PDF)
• Video: Introduction to RCOs (at YouTube, 8m49s)
• X/Twitter: @PHLplandevelop

See Also

• Category:Is-Registered Community Organization (RCO)
• Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC)