Bill 160272
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-905, entitled "Non-Accessory Signs", by adding a new subsection to permit one advertising sign with certain conditions within the area bounded by Magee Avenue (extended), the Delaware River, Unruh Avenue, and New State Road.
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“Bill No. 160302-A, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-518 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled '/WWA, West Washington Avenue Overlay District,' by adding additional Stated Meeting June 16, 2016 making related changes"; and Bill No. 160132-A, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Finance, Taxes and Collections,' by adding a new Chapter 19-4100, entitled 'New Sustainable Bus…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 16, 2016 · Jun 16, 2016 · official transcript, this passage
“The Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 160223, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ford Road, Chamounix Drive, Belmont Avenue, and Monument Road"; and Bill No. 160272, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by amending Secti…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 9, 2016 · Jun 9, 2016 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Apr 7, 2016Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 7, 2016HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
- Jun 7, 2016HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
- Jun 7, 2016AMENDED · Committee on Rules
- Jun 7, 2016REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
- Jun 9, 2016ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 9, 2016SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 9, 2016READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 16, 2016READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Aug 4, 2016SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-905, entitled "Non-Accessory Signs", by adding a new subsection to permit one advertising sign with certain conditions within the area bounded by Magee Avenue (extended), the Delaware River, Unruh Avenue, and New State Road. ..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. * * * (17) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Title to the contrary, one (1) free-standing, double-faced non-accessory outdoor advertising sign, mounted to a single support structure, shall be permitted within the area generally bounded by Magee Avenue (extended), the Delaware River, Unruh Avenue, and New State Road, provided all of the following are satisfied: (a) The lot is zoned I-2 industrial, and abuts New State Road. (b) The area of each sign face is no more than 1200 square feet. (c) The height of the sign from grade to the top of the sign does not exceed eighty-six feet (86'); (d) External illumination shall be permitted. (e) Only static sign faces shall be permitted. (f) 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(3) (300 feet of any residentially zoned property); § 14-905(4)(a) (area regulations); § 14-905 (5)(a), (b), (c) (height regulations); § 14-905 (10)(m), (n) (distance from park or recreational facility); §14-905(10)(o) (within 660 feet of any school); and § 14-905 (12)(b)-(f) (permits). SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End