Official:Amending Section 14-502 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/CTR, Center City Overlay," by adding a new subsection entitled "Market Street East Retail Area," relating to accessory signs; amending Section 14-906, entitled "Market Street East Sign Regulations," relating to accessory and non-accessory signs; and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Squilla
Introduced: April 23, 2015
Signed: June 18, 2015
: Committee of the Whole
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends Philadelphia's zoning code to create a new 'Market Street East Retail Area' with specific regulations for signs and buildings. The area is bounded by Market St, 8th St, Filbert St, and 11th St. These changes will apply to property owners within this designated area.
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