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Bill 180954

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-900, entitled "Signs," by amending the Commercial Mixed-Use sign allowance; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Oct 25, 2018Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember GreenCouncilmember HenonCouncilmember TaubenbergerCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember Johnson

From the floor

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  1. “Bill No. 180939-A, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Property Licenses and Owner Accountability,' to modify application and notice requirements"; and Bill No. 180940-A, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Business Income and Receipts Taxes,' to modify application requirements for commercial Stated Meeting December 13, 201…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 13, 2018 · Dec 13, 2018 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 180893, entitled "An ordinance continuing the Aramingo Avenue Shopping District beyond its termination date, in an area that generally includes the east and west sides of Aramingo Avenue from 3300 Aramingo Avenue to 3995 Aramingo Avenue and certain blocks and streets that intersect that port…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 6, 2018 · Dec 6, 2018 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Oct 25, 2018Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Dec 4, 2018HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  3. Dec 4, 2018HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  4. Dec 4, 2018REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  5. Dec 6, 2018ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Dec 6, 2018SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Dec 6, 2018READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Dec 13, 2018READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Jan 3, 2019SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-900, entitled "Signs," by amending the Commercial Mixed-Use sign allowance; all 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 * * * Table 14-904-1: Accessory Sign Controls for Specific Zoning Districts * * * CMX-2 and CMX-2.5 Permitted Sign Types: Wall, Projecting, and Marquee Freestanding Standards Maximum Number Wall: N/A Projecting: 1 per frontage 1 per building Maximum Area Lots with one building frontage: 3 sq. ft. per lin. ft. of building frontage Or Wall: one 25 sq. ft. sign 100 sq. ft. total Lots with more than one building frontage: Short side(s): 3 sq. ft. per lin. ft. of building frontage Long side: 2 sq. ft. per lin. ft. of building frontage Or Wall: one 25 sq. ft. sign per building frontage Maximum Height The lower of roof line or second floor window sill 20 ft. Permitted Sign Characteristics Static Illumination Yes, except that in the CMX-2.5 district internally-illuminated cabinet signs shall be prohibited. Yes Animated Illumination (all) No No Mechanical Motion Yes Yes SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately. ____________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End