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The enacted bill creates a citywide framework for placing commercial and digital advertising on City-owned or City-controlled property, including facilities such as bus shelters, information kiosks, trash receptacles, and public restrooms. Digital signs must connect to the City’s emergency response network, allow the City to broadcast emergency and public-service messages, and operate under written agreements addressing design, lighting, energy use, health, and safety; City departments may grant advertising concessions subject to required approvals.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Property," and making conforming amendments to the Code to provide for a comprehensive plan for the placement of advertising on municipal property, under certain terms and conditions.