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Bill 230440

Amending Section 14-406 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “SP-STA, Sports Stadium (Special Purpose) District ,” by expanding allowable signage in an area bounded by North Access Road, 11th Street, Terminal Avenue, and Broad Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced May 25, 2023Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember JohnsonCouncilmember Johnson

How members voted

  1. Vote on Jun 22, 2023 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (15)

    Councilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember JonesCouncil President ClarkeCouncilmember BassCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember VaughnCouncilmember Phillips

From the floor

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  1. “…ercial Area Overlay District,' by amending the East Falls Neighborhood Commercial Review Area"; and Bill No. 230440, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-406 of The Stated Meeting 06-22-2023 139 6/22/2023 Code, entitled 'SP-STA, Sports Stadium (Special Purpose) District,' by expanding allowable signage in an area bounded by North Access Road, 11th Street, Terminal Avenue, and Broad Street"; and Bill No. 230442,…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 22, 2023 · Jun 22, 2023 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “… Commercial Overlay District,' by amending the East Falls Neighborhood Commercial Review Area"; and Bill No. 230440, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-406 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'SP-STA, Sports Stadium (Special Purpose) District,' by expanding allowable signage in an area bounded by North Access Road, 11th Street, Terminal Avenue, and Broad Stated Meeting 06-15-2023 50 6/15/2023 Street"; and Bill…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 15, 2023 · Jun 15, 2023 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. May 25, 2023
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was Introduced.

  2. Jun 14, 2023
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  3. Jun 14, 2023
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  4. Jun 14, 2023
    AMENDED · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was AMENDED.

  5. Jun 14, 2023
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.

  6. Jun 15, 2023
    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

  7. Jun 15, 2023
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

  8. Jun 15, 2023
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

  9. Jun 22, 2023
    READ 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:

  10. Jul 12, 2023
    SIGNED · MAYOR

    This Bill was SIGNED.

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..Title Amending Section 14-406 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "SP-STA, Sports Stadium (Special Purpose) District ," by expanding allowable signage in an area bounded by North Access Road, 11th Street, Terminal Avenue, and Broad Street, 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 14-400. BASE ZONING DISTRICTS * * * � 14-406. SP-STA, Sports Stadium (Special Purpose) District. * * * (9) Accessory Signs. * * * (b) Accessory and public service signs are permitted as set forth in Table 14-406-1, [below.], below, except as stated in � 14-406(9)(c), below. For the purposes of this � 14-406(9) (Accessory Signs), "public service sign" shall mean a sign that exclusively gives public service information such as time, date, temperature, weather, or similar information. (c) Within the area bounded by North Access Road, 11th Street, Terminal Avenue, and Broad Street: (.1) The maximum area of accessory wall signs shall be as follows: (.a) Facing Terminal Avenue: 6,000 sq. ft, total; and (.b) All other accessory wall signs: 7,000 sq. ft., total; (.2) There shall be a limit of three accessory wall signs; (.3) The height of signs is not limited except that no sign shall extend above the associated roof line; (.5) Signs with animated illumination may be operated only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m; (.6) Primary illumination of the screens shall be internal and use ambient light sensors to automatically reduce the intensity of the illumination during periods of darkness; (.7) No wall signs with animated illumination shall be permitted within 350 feet of Broad Street; and (.8) All signs must comply with any applicable Pennsylvania Department of Transportation regulations. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End