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Repealing Chapter 10-1200 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Posting of Temporary Signs" and adopting a new Chapter 10-1200, entitled "Posting of Signs."
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 10-1200 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Posting of Temporary Signs" is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code is amended by adding a new Chapter 10-1200, as follows:
TITLE 10. REGULATION OF INDIVIDUAL CONDUCT AND ACTIVITY.
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CHAPTER 10-1200. POSTING OF SIGNS.
§10-1201. Definitions.
"Signs" include, but are not limited to, banners, pennants, placards, posters, stickers, advertising flags, and plaques.
§10-1202. Prohibited Conduct.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), no person shall post any sign on any:
(1) utility pole;
(2) streetlight;
(3) traffic or parking sign or device, including any post to which such sign or device is attached;
(4) historical marker; or
(5) City-owned tree or tree in the public right-of-way.
(b) A person may post a sign on a streetlight provided the sign complies with the requirements of the Banner Program, as defined by regulations promulgated by the Department of Streets.
§10-1203. Posting of Prohibited Signs.
(a) Any posted sign that does not comply with the provisions of §10-1202 may be removed by the Department of Licenses & Inspections or its designees.
(b) Any person responsible for the posting of a sign not in compliance with the provisions of § 10-1202 shall be liable:
(1) for the cost incurred in the removal thereof; and
(2) for a penalty of $75.
§ 10-1204. Regulations.
For the purpose of administering this Chapter, the Department of Streets and the Department of Licenses & Inspections may each promulgate regulations that are consistent with the provisions of this Chapter.
§ 10-1205. Severability....
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