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.

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. 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 * * * CHAPTER 14-400. BASE ZONING DISTRICTS * * * § 14-408. SP-AIR, Airport (Special Purpose) District. * * * (6) Signs. (a) Accessory and non-accessory signs must be in compliance with applicable regulations issued by the Department of Aviation , which regulations shall ensure that all signs are compatible with the safety of airport users and are compatible in terms of size, density, location, and aesthetics with the surrounding area. * * * (e) Animated illumination shall be prohibited, unless approved by the [Chief Executive Officer] Director of Aviation of Philadelphia International Airport for navigational purposes. * * * CHAPTER 14-500. OVERLAY DISTRICTS * * * § 14-511. /AHC, Airport Hazard Control Overlay District. * * * (5) Variances. (a) No variance from the provisions of this § 14-511 shall be issued unless, in addition to satisfying the requirements of § 14-303(8) (Zoning Variances): (.1) The applicant submits with the application for a variance: * * * (.e) Notice to the Philadelphia Department of Aviation at least fifteen days prior to the public hearing…