Composition of the Zoning Code Commission

The Zoning Code Commission consists of 31 members comprised as follows:

• the City Planning Commission Director, who serves as the Chair
• the Commissioner of Licenses & Inspections
• the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Adjustment
• 10 community leaders, one appointed by each of the 10 District Councilmembers
• 3 Councilmembers (with at least one from the minority party) appointed by the Council President
• 5 members appointed by the Mayor, and 5 members appointed by the Council President (these appointments must include a zoning attorney, urban planner, architect, real estate developer and building trades leader)
• One representative from the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Greater Northeast Chamber, African-American Chamber, Hispanic Chamber and Asian-American Chamber (these members may appoint an alternate)