Bill 200009

..Title 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. ..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. * * * (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). ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added.