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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.
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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 14-600. 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 that provide unique services that are of benefit to the public as a whole. The public, civic, and institutional subcategories are:
(a) Airport-Related Facilities.
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(.19) Other uses determined to be airport-related by the regulations of the Department of [Commerce] Aviation.
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SECTION 2. Title 18 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 18. COMMERCE AND AVIATION
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CHAPTER 18-200. AIRPORTS
? 18-201. Leases of Airport Facilities.
(1) In fixing the rates and charges for and term of use of City airport facilities, including rates, fees and charges for the exercise of any privilege or right as hereinafter provided, the Department of [Commerce] Aviation shall, in so far as possible, follow such standards as shall:
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(6) If, in the opinion of the Department of [Commerce] Aviation it is in the best interest of the City, the Department may permit any governmental agency of the United States of America or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to use the space and facilities in and about the grounds and buildi...
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