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File #: 240157    Version: Name:
Type: Bill Status: ENACTED
File created: 3/7/2024 In control: Committee on Rules
On agenda: Final action: 6/13/2024
Title: Amending Title 14 ("Zoning and Planning") and Title 18 ("Commerce") of The Philadelphia Code to clarify responsibilities of the Department of Aviation, and eliminating provisions related to passenger charges, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsors: Council President Johnson, Councilmember Driscoll
Indexes: ZONING AND PLANNING
Code sections: 18-200 - Airports, 18-201 - Leases of Airport Facilities, Title 14 - ZONING AND PLANNING, Title 18 - COMMERCE
Attachments: 1. Bill No. 24015700, 2. Bill No 240157, As Amended.pdf, 3. CertifiedCopy24015701
Related files: 240173
Title
Amending Title 14 ("Zoning and Planning") and Title 18 ("Commerce") of The Philadelphia Code to clarify responsibilities of the Department of Aviation, and eliminating provisions related to passenger charges, all under certain terms and conditions.

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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

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CHAPTER 14-400. BASE ZONING DISTRICTS

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? 14-408. SP-AIR, Airport (Special Purpose) District.

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(6) Signs.

(a) Accessory and non-accessory signs must be in compliance with applicable regulations issued by the Department of Aviation, which regulations shall ensure that all signs are compatible with the safety of airport users and are compatible in terms of size, density, location, and aesthetics with the surrounding area.

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(e) Animated illumination shall be prohibited, unless approved by the [Chief Executive Officer] Director of Aviation of Philadelphia International Airport for navigational purposes.

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CHAPTER 14-500. OVERLAY DISTRICTS

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? 14-511. /AHC, Airport Hazard Control Overlay District.

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(5) Variances.

(a) No variance from the provisions of this ? 14-511 shall be issued unless, in addition to satisfying the requirements of ? 14-303(8) (Zoning Variances):

(.1) The applicant submits with the application for a variance:

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(.e) Notice to the Philadelphia Department of Aviation at least fifteen days prior to the public hearing on the variance request, in a form satisfactory to the Philadelphia Department of Aviation. The Zoning Board shall give substantial weight to any concerns expressed by the Philadelphia Department of Aviation regarding interference with aviation safety.

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CHAPTER 14-600. USE REGULATIONS

? 14-601. Use Categories.

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(4) Public, Civic, and Institutional Use Category.

This category includes public, quasi-public, and private uses th...

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