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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by further providing for revised sign controls and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions; and amending Chapter 9-600, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by adjusting the licensing fees for commercial outdoor advertising signs and information required in the annual inventory of signs; and amending Chapter 19-3400, entitled "Excise Tax on Outdoor Advertising Transactions," by adjusting the excise tax on outdoor advertising signs; 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 amended to read as follows:
TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING
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CHAPTER 14-200. DEFINITIONS
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§14-203. Definitions.
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(81.1) Customary Maintenance. For [accessory] all signs, customary maintenance shall mean all manner of maintenance, repair, or component replacement of a legally permitted or lawful sign that is done to keep the structure and its various components in good repair. This definition applies to all parts of a sign, including the supporting structure, walkways, sign face, and all other component parts, except the foundation of an accessory sign (in the case of a non-accessory sign, "customary maintenance" shall include the maintenance, repair, or replacement of the foundation). An increase in height, a change in dimension or location, replacement of the foundation of an accessory sign, or the addition of lighting or digital display does not constitute customary maintenance. Nothing in this definition is intended to relieve any sign owner from applicable building permit requirements under Section A-301 of the Philadelphia Administrative Code.
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CHAPTER 14-900. SIGNS
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§ 14-903. When a Zoning Permit is Required.
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(2) Zoning Permit Not Required; Code Conformance Required.
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