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.
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“…area bounded by Flamingo Street, Lawn Street, Esdall Street, Shaw Street, and Hillside Avenue"; and Bill No. 180954, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-900, entitled 'Signs,' by amending the Commercial Mixed-Use sign allowance"; and Bill No. 180966, entitled "An Stated Meeting December 13, 2018 the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zonin…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 13, 2018 · Dec 13, 2018 · official transcript, this passage
“…area bounded by Flamingo Street, Lawn Street, Esdall Street, Shaw Street, and Hillside Avenue"; and Bill No. 180954, entitled "An ordinance 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-Used sign allowance"; and Bill No. 180966, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Stated Meetin…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 6, 2018 · Dec 6, 2018 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Oct 25, 2018Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Green that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion carried unanimously.
- Dec 4, 2018HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
- Dec 4, 2018HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
- Dec 4, 2018REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
- Dec 6, 2018ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 6, 2018SUSPEND 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.
- Dec 6, 2018READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 13, 2018READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Jan 3, 2019SIGNED · MAYOR
This Bill was SIGNED.
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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