Philadelphia City Council has enacted an amendment to Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, specifically revising the 'One Year Rule' to a 'Two Year Rule' within the Zoning and Planning regulations. This change impacts the filing of permit applications that are substantially similar to previous applications denied or dismissed by the Zoning Board of Adjustment or a court. Previously, such re-applications were barred for one year; now, the waiting period has been extended to two years. The amendment outlines procedures for the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) to deny applications under this rule and establishes an appeals process to the Zoning Board, which can review whether L&I properly applied the rule or if materially changed circumstances warrant consideration despite the rule. Public hearings for such appeals will follow established procedures.