Meetings: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 PM virtually
For information and updated meeting schedules contact rco@eastmtairyneighbors.org.
About East Mt. Airy Neighbors (EMAN) RCO
East Mt. Airy Neighbors (EMAN) serves as a Registered Community Organization (RCO) in the 8th Councilmanic District of Philadelphia, operating under the guidelines established by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission.
EMAN RCO’s responsibilities in Zoning Appeals
Maintaining Neutrality:
EMAN’s role is to act as a liaison, ensuring that community input is accurately represented. The purpose of an RCO in zoning appeals is not to advocate for or against specific projects but to facilitate communication and transparency among developers, city officials, and the community.
Convening Public Meetings:
EMAN is responsible for organizing and facilitating public meetings to discuss zoning appeals cases, including variances and special exceptions, ensuring community members and stakeholders have an opportunity to provide input.
Reporting Meeting Outcomes:
Following zoning meetings, EMAN RCO documents and reports the results to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA), the appropriate City Council office, and any other affected RCOs, ensuring transparency in the decision-making process.
Upcoming RCO Community Meetings
The public can participate in ZBA hearings and attend Civic Design Review meetings.
6769 MUSGRAVE ST
Appeal number ZP-2025-004803
Appeal Type Permit Denial - Variance
Primary applicant ALAN NOCHUMSON DBA: NOCHUMSON P.C.
Meeting ID MI-2025-003627
Permit application number ZP-2025-004803
Coordinating RCO East Mt. Airy Neighbors
ZBA Hearing: October 22, 2025, 02:00 PM
Appeal description
PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED USE CHANGE TO HOUSEHOLD LIVING TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING UNITS IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. (NO CHANGE IN AREA, NO CHANGE IN HEIGHT AS PART OF THIS APPLICATION).
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EMAN RCO Community Meeting for 6769 MUSGRAVE ST
Sep 16, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Additional Zoning Appeal Cases in Mt. Airy that could impact East Mt. Airy
**Addresses in East Mt. Airy for which the Coordinating RCO was not East Mt. Airy Neighbors.
35 NIPPON ST
Appeal number ZP-2025-000557
Appeal Type ZBA Permit Denial - Variance
Meeting ID MI-2025-002711
Permit application number ZP-2025-000557
Coordinating RCO West Mount Airy Neighbors, Inc.
ZBA Hearing: October 8, 2025, 02:00 PM
**6903 GERMANTOWN AVE
Appeal number ZP-2025-001876
Appeal Type ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception
Meeting ID MI-2025-003386
Permit application number ZP-2025-001876
Coordinating RCO Mt. Airy Business Improvement District
ZBA Hearing: October 22, 2025, 02:00 PM
Please visit the Mt. Airy BID website Zoning - Mt. Airy BID to get detailed information regarding the community meeting held Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Design Review
Public Meeting Recording for 6915 Germantown Avenue
August 5, 2025
dpd-public-meetings.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/PCPC/CDR_Aug52025.mp4
EMAN RCO’s responsibilities in Civic Design Review (CDR):
Recommendations to the City Planning Commission:
EMAN submits feedback and recommendations on project designs to the CDR committee, advocating for revisions that better align with the community’s interests.
Advisory Role:
As part of the CDR process, EMAN RCO reviews significant development projects to assess their design and impact on the neighborhood. The organization provides input on urban design standards and community preferences.
Organizing Public Input:
For projects requiring CDR, EMAN RCO hosts meetings where the community can evaluate design elements such as massing, aesthetics, and compatibility with the neighborhood.
Civic Design Review (CDR) is a process established by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission to evaluate the design of significant development projects, ensuring they positively impact the public realm and align with community interests.
EMAN RCO remains committed to fulfilling its role in accordance with these responsibilities, promoting constructive dialogue, supporting informed decision-making, and ensuring thoughtful, community-centered development in East Mount Airy.
EMAN RCO Resources
Licenses and Inspections (L&I) Resources
Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) Resources
Learn more about the purpose and responsibilities of the ZBA.