City of Pittsburgh - File #: 2011-2379

• File #: 2011-2379
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Died due to expiration of legislative council session
• File created: 12/19/2011
• In control: Committee on Land Use and Economic Development
• Title: Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article V, by amending various sections, all relative to Sign Regulations.
• Sponsors: R. Daniel Lavelle
• Indexes: PGH. CODE ORDINANCES TITLE 09 - ZONING

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/20/2011		Standing Committee	Referred for Report and Recommendation
12/19/2011	1	Standing Committee	Referred for Report and Recommendation	Pass
12/19/2011	1	Standing Committee	Held for Cablecast Public Hearing	Pass
12/19/2011	1	City Council	Read and referred
12/19/2011	1	City Council	Waived under Rule 8	Pass

title
Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article V, by amending various sections, all relative to Sign Regulations.
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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 919.03, Signs, is hereby amended as follows:

919.03.Q Mid-Level Public Destination Facility Electronic Signs

1. Applicability
This section shall apply to electronic signs associated with all uses that meet the definition of Mid-Level Public Destination Facility, including but not limited to marquee signs.

2. Review Process

(a) Electronic Signs
All Mid-Level Public Destination Facility electronic signs shall be reviewed by the Zoning Board of Adjustment as Special Exceptions according to the Special Exception review standards and procedures of Sec. 922.07 and the standards set forth below.

(b) Large Video Displays
All Mid-Level Public Destination Facility video displays shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council as Conditional Uses according to the Conditional Use Standards and Procedures of Sec. 922.06 and the standards set forth below.

3. Conflicts
The provisions of this section shall take precedence over any conflicting provisions in Article VI, Sec. 919.

4. Electronic Signs Allowed
Subject to the provisions of this section, Mid-Level Public Destination Facilities may utilize electronic signs, including video displays, to display:
(a) The name of the facility, or portion thereof, including any sponsor or memorialized names assigned thereto and their logo or identifying mark. However, products or services of sponsors shall not be displayed;
(b) The name of the principal activity and events on the premises; and
(c) Events or activities at related facilities (both on- and off-premise) under the control or ownership of the primary occupant of the facility.

5. Location
(a) Mid-Level Public Destination ...