Title
Amending The Philadelphia Code by adding a new Section 14-1905, entitled "Wall Wrap Displays," by amending Section 9-602, entitled "Outdoor Advertising," and by making conforming changes, all to permit and regulate the installation and maintenance of wall wrap displays, under certain terms and conditions.
Body
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 14-1900 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 14-1900. SIGNS
§14-1901. Definitions.
(1) In this Chapter the following definitions apply:
(a) Sign. Any structure or device, whether or not attached to a building, which is primarily calculated to advertise and communicate, including ground signs, illuminated signs, projecting signs, swinging signs, temporary signs, and wall signs, but excluding:
* * *
(.5) Wall wrap displays.
* * *
(i) Wall wrap displays. Fabric material secured to the external wall or walls of a building, primarily calculated to advertise, to communicate or to display information or art.
* * *
§14-1905. Wall wrap displays.
(1) Notwithstanding and without regard to any other provision of this Title, including Section 14-1604, relating to Outdoor Advertising and Non-Accessory Advertising Controls, 14-1604.1, relating to Special Sign Controls for Area Surrounding the Vine Street Parkway and Benjamin Franklin Bridge Approach, Section 14-2007, relating to Historic Buildings, Structures, Sites, Objects and Districts, and any special district or area controls, zoning overlays or sign regulations, wall wrap displays shall be a permitted use in any district other than a Residential District subject to Chapter 14-200; provided, however, that the use registration permit requirements set forth in Section 14-1702(5) shall continue to apply.
(a) Changes only to the copy or content of the wall wrap display shall not require a new use registration permit.
(b) A zoning permit issued under ...
Click here for full text