Official:Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-1604, entitled "Outdoor Advertising and Non-Accessory Advertising Controls," by adding requirements for the issuance of a permit to erect outdoor advertising and non-accessory signs; in particular, providing that no such permit shall be issued if there is any outstanding violation relating to premises upon which the outdoor advertising sign will be erected or maintained, or if the applicant is delinquent in the payment of any taxes, charges, fees, rents or claims; all under certain terms and cond
Sponsor: Councilmember DiCicco
Introduced: October 9, 2003
Signed: November 13, 2003
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill makes it harder for outdoor advertising signs to be installed in Philadelphia if there are outstanding code violations or unpaid taxes on the property.
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