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Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article VI, Chapter 919, Signs, to create Entertainment Districts and regulate signs.
(Sent to the Planning Commission for a report and recommendation on 1/29/25)
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Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh as follows:
Section 1. The Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article VI, Chapter 919, Signs, is hereby Amended as follows:
919.06. Entertainment District Sign Regulations
919.06.A. General 919.06.A.1. Purpose
Entertainment District ("ED") regulations are intended to provide a framework for alternative forms of development for areas that desire enhanced use of electronic and non- electronic signs. Applicable regulations and procedures are intended to create efficient, functional and attractive urban areas that incorporate high levels of amenities and that meet public objectives for protection and preservation of the natural environment while defining the character of the ED in a way that is consistent with these objectives. The regulations are intended to permit a substantial amount of flexibility in the use of electronic and non- electronic signage because of the large size of the site and because of its relative isolation from any neighborhood context.
919.06.A.2. Criteria for Establishment of an ED District
An ED may be created in accordance with Section 922.05 if the proposed district is at least twenty (20) contiguous acres in size and eighty (80) percent of the property owners (determined by eighty (80) percent of the land area) control the land within the district.
919.06.A.3. Conflicts
The provisions of this section shall take precedence over any conflicting provisions in Article VI, Chapter 919 relating to signs.
919.06.A.4. Regulations Applicable to All ED Districts
1. Electronic Signs Allowed
(a) Location
i) Electronic signs shall not be located within one hundred (100) feet of the rivers or be directed primarily towards the rivers.
ii) No electronic si...
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