Title
Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article VI, Chapter 919, Signs, to regulate the use of electronic media for Advertising and Non-advertising signs as a Special Exception.
Body
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh as follows:
Section 1. The Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article V, Chapter 913, Exceptions and Conditions not Listed in the Use Table, is hereby supplemented by adding Section 913.03.H as follows:
Attachment
913.03.H Electronic Signs
1. Electronic Advertising Signs (Sec. 919.02.C)
2. Electronic Non-Advertising Signs (Sec. 919.03.O)
3. Major Public Destination Facility Electronic Signs (919.03.P.2(a))
Section 2. The Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article V, Chapter 913, Exceptions and Conditions not Listed in the Use Table, is hereby supplemented by adding Section 913.04.E as follows:
913.04.E Electronic Signs
1. Major Public Destination Facility Large Video Displays (919.03.P.2(b))
Section 3. The Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article VI, Chapter 919, Signs, is hereby amended as follows:
919.01. General.
919.01.A Purpose
The sign regulations of this chapter are intended to:
1. Encourage sound practices with respect to size, spacing, illumination, type and placement of signs for the purpose of safeguarding and enhancing properties in each of the various types of zoning districts;
2. Provide an environment that will promote the orderly growth and development of business and industry in the City;
3. Protect public investment in public structures, open spaces and thoroughfares;
4. Promote the safety and welfare of the people at-large.
5. Recognize the City's environmental attributes, systems of parks, Greenway Program, Riverfront Plan, and public open spaces and the effect that signage can have on these features and programs;
6. Recognize the City's built environment, its significant ar...
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