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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-231, entitled "Residential District Rules and Exceptions," by regulating the installation of satellite dish antennas in residential districts; by making conforming amendments to Section 14-1705, entitled "Appeals to the Zoning Board of Adjustment," and Section 14-1707, entitled "Penalties," by amending definitions and by making certain technical changes, 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.
CHAPTER 14-100. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
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§ 14-102. Definitions. In Chapters 14-100 through 14-1800 inclusive, the following general definitions shall apply:
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(116.1) Satellite Dish Antenna - An antenna that is used to: (1) receive direct broadcast satellite service, including direct to home satellite service, or receive or transmit fixed wireless signals via satellite; or (2) receive video programming services via multipoint distribution services, including multi-channel multipoint distribution services, instructional television fixed services, and local multipoint distribution services, or receive or transmit fixed wireless signals other than via satellite;
(a) Large Satellite Dish Antenna - A satellite dish antenna measuring more than one meter in diameter.
(b) Small Satellite Dish Antenna. A satellite dish antenna measuring one meter or less in diameter.
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§14- 231. Residential District Rules and Exceptions.
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(10) Satellite Dish Antennas.
(a) Large Satellite Dish Antennas. The following requirements shall apply to the installation or placement of any large satellite dish antenna.
(.1) A zoning and use registration permit shall be required for the installation or...
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