Bill 130694
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding provisions permitting and regulating the erection of non-accessory advertising on School District of Philadelphia property, under certain terms and conditions.
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“Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Bill No. 130694 be placed on the Suspension Calendar. (Duly seconded.)”
Councilwoman Brown · Stated Meeting, May 8, 2014 · May 8, 2014 · official transcript, this passage
“Thank you. It's been moved and seconded that Bill No. 130694 be placed on the Suspension Calendar. All those in favor? (Aye.)”
Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, May 8, 2014 · May 8, 2014 · official transcript, this passage
“The ayes have it, and Bill No. 130694 will be placed on the Suspension Calendar. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 140205.”
Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, May 8, 2014 · May 8, 2014 · official transcript, this passage
“Good afternoon, Council. To our esteemed Council President Darrell Clarke, esteemed members of Council, and a special greeting to my old head, Councilman Jones, and my good friend, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson. As it relates to Bill 130694, we are in support as it relates to advertising on school buildings. But as it relates to the closing or the recommendation of the School District of Philadelphia to close down Walt…”
Mr. Ashanti · Stated Meeting, April 24, 2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · official transcript, this passage
“So on behalf of Dr. Palmer, these are the words he would like to share as it related to advertising, Bill 130694, that he's in agreement and his statements on behalf of his board, the school, and our students.”
Mr. Ashanti · Stated Meeting, April 24, 2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · official transcript, this passage
“Good afternoon. I'm here to talk about school billboard Bill 130694. I taught for 35 years in the American public school system and never saw such a vicious attack on public education, and all in the name of money. The bill will end the last vestiges of a secure safe haven in a child's life, free public schools. When I was a child in the '40s, my mother would caution me to be careful on my way to and from school. In…”
Ms. Gavin · Stated Meeting, December 12, 2013 · Dec 12, 2013 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Oct 3, 2013Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 3, 2013HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
- Dec 3, 2013HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
- Dec 3, 2013REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
- Dec 5, 2013ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 5, 2013SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 5, 2013ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- May 8, 2014ORDER THE BILL PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SUSPENSION CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- May 8, 2014MOTION · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding provisions permitting and regulating the erection of non-accessory advertising on School District of Philadelphia property, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body 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. * * * CHAPTER 14-900. SIGNS * * * § 14-905. Non-Accessory Signs. * * * (16) Non-Accessory Signs on School District of Philadelphia Property. (a) Applicability. The provisions of this subsection (16) shall apply to all School District of Philadelphia property, defined as any land, building, or structure: (i) that is owned by the School District of Philadelphia; or (ii) in which the School District of Philadelphia possesses rights sufficient to permit it to authorize the erection of an outdoor advertising sign or a non-accessory sign on such land, building, or structure for six months or more. (b) Requirements. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Zoning Code to the contrary, outdoor advertising signs and non-accessory signs shall be permitted to be erected and maintained upon School District of Philadelphia property, subject to the following: (.1) No person shall erect or maintain, or allow to be erected or maintained, a sign advertising any tobacco product or alcohol: (i) upon any School District of Philadelphia property; or (ii) within 1,000 feet of a school, public playground, recreation center, child-care center or library. (.2) Illuminated, Digital, Flashing, and Revolving Signs. (.a) Signs may be illuminated by interior lighting or lighting directed toward the sign, provided that the illumination shall be focused upon the sign itself, so as to prevent glare upon the surrounding areas. (.b) Appropriate locations for the erection of any digital signs, flashing signs, signs with intermittent illumination, or signs with mechanically or electronically changing messages shall be determined by the relevant agency. (.c) Signs that revolve shall require approval from the Zoning Board through the special exception process in § 14-303(7). (.3) Signs regulated under this subsection (16) shall be exempt from the permit procedures of § 14-905(12)(b) through § 14-905(12)(g). (.4) Regulations. In order to implement the provisions of this subsection (16), the Planning Commission shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary and appropriate, pertaining to maximum sign height and sign area, permissible number of sign faces and (in the case of illuminated, digital, and flashing signs) brightness. (c) Historic Properties. Nothing in this subsection shall permit the erection or maintenance of a sign on any lot on which a building that has been designated historic under Chapter 14-1000 (Historic Preservation) sits, without the approval of the Historical Commission. (d) Conflicting Regulations. In the event of any conflict between any provision of this subsection (16) and any other provision of this Zoning Code, the provision of this subsection shall control. SECTION 2. Upon the request of the President of City Council, the Planning Commission shall submit (within 45 days of such request) a draft of proposed regulations prepared pursuant to § 14-905(16)(b)(.4). SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End