Philadelphia STRs must comply with Phila. Zoning Code §14-802 parking standards. No additional off-street parking required for Limited Lodging in primary residence; Visitor Accommodations must meet commercial hotel parking ratios.
Host-occupied Limited Lodging STRs use existing residential parking and do not require additional off-street spaces. Whole-home Limited Lodging Operator STRs in RSA zones must identify available guest parking in the license application. Visitor Accommodations (commercial STR) must provide parking per Phila. Code §14-802 Table 14-802-1 (1 space per 3 rooms). Guest vehicles must follow Philadelphia Parking Authority rules including residential permit zones.
Illegal parking: PPA ticket 51-76 dollars. STR zoning parking violation: 300-2000 dollars.
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Philadelphia County, PA
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