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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.

Introduced Apr 7, 2016Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember HenonCouncilmember Henon

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  1. “…une 16, 2016 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 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 S…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 16, 2016 · Jun 16, 2016 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…cated 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 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 Delawa…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 9, 2016 · Jun 9, 2016 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Apr 7, 2016
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Henon that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion carried unanimously.

  2. Jun 7, 2016
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
  3. Jun 7, 2016
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  4. Jun 7, 2016
    AMENDED · Committee on Rules
  5. Jun 7, 2016
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  6. Jun 9, 2016
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Jun 9, 2016
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Greenlee that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

  8. Jun 9, 2016
    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Jun 16, 2016
    READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this matter be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. Aug 4, 2016
    SIGNED · 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