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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-905, entitled "Non-Accessory Signs," by adding a new subsection to permit an advertising sign under certain terms and conditions.

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Status
In Committee
Official Legistar status
HELD IN COMMITTEE
Type
Bill
Introduced
January 23, 2020
Sponsors
CHCouncilmember Henon

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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING

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CHAPTER 14-900. SIGNS

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§ 14-905. Non-Accessory Signs.

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(18)

Tacony Palmyra Bridge.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Title to the contrary, one (1) free-standing, non-accessory digital sign, mounted to a single support structure, shall be permitted within the area generally bounded by Levick Street, the Kensington & Tacony Trail, the Tacony Palmyra Bridge, and Elbridge Road, provided all of the following are satisfied:

(a)

The area of each sign face is no more than 1,000 square feet;

(b)

The sign shall not extend more than 55 ft. in height above the average ground level of the support structure; and

(c)

The sign shall be in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter 14-900, except that it need not be in compliance with § 14-905(2) (Spacing Requirements); § 14-905(3) (Distances from Residential District Property); § 14-905(4)(a) (Area Regulations); § 14-905(5)(a), (b), (c) (Height Regulations); § 14-905(10) (Prohibited Areas); and § 14-905(12)(b)-(e) (permits).

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