Official:Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising requirements for accessory signs, located within the area bounded by Juniper Street, East Passyunk Avenue and Mifflin Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Squilla
Introduced: September 14, 2017
Signed: October 12, 2017
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill relaxes rules for accessory signs in a specific area of Philadelphia bounded by Juniper Street, East Passyunk Avenue and Mifflin Street. The bill allows one certain type of sign to be higher than others, as long as it meets specific requirements. This change only affects properties within this designated area.
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