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Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-905, entitled “Non-Accessory Signs,” by adding a new subsection to permit an advertising sign 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 14-900. SIGNS
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§ 14-905. Non-Accessory Signs.
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(18) Tacony Palmyra Bridge.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Title to the contrary, one (1) free-standing, non-accessory digital sign, mounted to a single support structure, shall be permitted within the area generally bounded by Levick Street, the Kensington & Tacony Trail, the Tacony Palmyra Bridge, and Elbridge Road, provided all of the following are satisfied:
(a) The area of each sign face is no more than 1,000 square feet;
(b) The sign shall not extend more than 55 ft. in height above the average ground level of the support structure; and
(c) The sign shall be in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter 14-900, except that it need not be in compliance with § 14-905(2) (Spacing Requirements); § 14-905(3) (Distances from Residential District Property); § 14-905(4)(a) (Area Regulations); § 14-905(5)(a), (b), (c) (Height Regulations); § 14-905(10) (Prohibited Areas); and § 14-905(12)(b)-(e) (permits).
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Explanation:
Italics indicate new matter added.