City of Philadelphia - File #: 170504

• File #: 170504
• Version: 1
• Type: Bill
• Status: ENACTED
• File created: 5/18/2017
• In control: Committee on Rules
• Final action: 6/22/2017
• Title: To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of Chapters 14-200, entitled "Definitions," and 14-900 "Signs," all under certain terms and conditions.
• Sponsors: Councilmember Henon
• Indexes: SIGNS
• Code sections: Title 14 - ZONING AND PLANNING

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
7/11/2017	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
6/22/2017	0	CITY COUNCIL	READ AND PASSED	Pass	17:0
6/15/2017	1	CITY COUNCIL	ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
6/15/2017	1	CITY COUNCIL	SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL	Pass
6/15/2017	1	CITY COUNCIL	READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
6/13/2017	0	Committee on Rules	HEARING NOTICES SENT
6/13/2017	0	Committee on Rules	HEARING HELD
6/13/2017	0	Committee on Rules	AMENDED
6/13/2017	1	Committee on Rules	REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
5/18/2017	0	CITY COUNCIL	Introduced and Referred	Pass

Title
To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of Chapters 14-200, entitled "Definitions," and 14-900 "Signs," 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:

Key:

1. In Tables that contain bracketed table notes, and in the table notes, deletions are indicated by { } rather than [ ].

TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING.

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CHAPTER 14-200. DEFINITIONS.

§ 14-203. Definitions.

For purposes of this Zoning Code, the following definitions shall apply; words, phrases, and terms not defined herein, but defined in Title 4 (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), shall be construed as defined in Title 4.

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[(279) Sign, Accessory Digital News Ticker.
A digital, illuminated horizontal sign band, with or without flashing images, that displays a scrolling stream of news and informational messages, including but not limited to stock prices, sports scores, headline news, and entertainment news.]



(279) Reserved

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[(281.1) Sign, Digital Display.
A sign that uses light emitting diodes (LEDs), charge coupled devices (CCDs), plasma or functionally equivalent technologies used to display a series of still images or full motion, usually remotely programmable and changeable. Digital displays do not include animated illumination signs or static illumination signs.]

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(283) Sign, Free-Standing.
Any sign that is supported by a structure of one or more frame, pole, or other support structure [columns, uprights, or braces] permanently erected in or upon the [ground, or affixed to outdoor business equipment or fixtures.] ground. Freestanding signs include monument signs, pylon signs, pole signs, and other permanently affixed signs. [A-frame signs.]

(284) Sign, ...