City of Pittsburgh - File #: 2002-0059

• File #: 2002-0059
• Version: 2
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed Finally
• File created: 1/22/2002
• In control: Committee on Public Works & Environmental Services
• Final action: 5/17/2002
• Enactment date: 5/7/2002
• Enactment #: 12
• Effective date: 5/16/2002
• Title: An Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code CHAPTER 416: OBSTRUCTIONS--§ 416.01 MINOR STREET OBSTRUCTIONS; PERMIT REQUIRED by adding new sub-sections governing over-the-street and over-the-sidewalk banners.
• Sponsors: Bob O'Connor
• Indexes: PGH. CODE ORDINANCES TITLE 04 - PUBLIC PLACES

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/17/2002	2	Mayor	Signed by the Mayor
5/7/2002	2	City Council	Passed Finally	Pass
5/1/2002	1	Committee on Public Works & Environmental Services		Pass
5/1/2002	2	Committee on Public Works & Environmental Services	Affirmatively Recommended as Amended	Pass
4/3/2002	1	Committee on Public Works & Environmental Services	Held in Committee	Pass
3/13/2002	1	Committee on Public Works & Environmental Services	Held in Committee	Pass
3/6/2002	1	Committee on Public Works & Environmental Services	Held in Committee	Pass
2/26/2002	1	Committee on Hearings	Public Hearing Held
2/12/2002	1	Committee on Hearings	Public Hearing Scheduled
1/30/2002	1	Committee on Public Works & Environmental Services	Held for Cablecast Public Hearing	Pass
1/22/2002	1	City Council	Read and referred

Presenter
Presented by Mr. Hertzberg

AS AMENDED

Title
An Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code CHAPTER 416: OBSTRUCTIONS--§ 416.01 MINOR STREET OBSTRUCTIONS; PERMIT REQUIRED by adding new sub-sections governing over-the-street and over-the-sidewalk banners.
Body

WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh, its related Authorities and, other governmental entities, as well as non-profit organizations, sponsor cultural and civic events which contribute to the overall quality of life within the city; and,

WHEREAS, over-the-street banners are commonly utilized to promote major events such as The Richard S. Caliguiri Great Race, Phipps Conservatory Flower Shows, The Southside Summer Spectacular, The Mellon Jazz Festival, the Pittsburgh Marathon, First Night and the Pittsburgh Tree Rivers Regatta; and,

WHEREAS, beyond the city's marquee events, community-based events such as church festivals, pancake breakfasts, fish frys and holiday parades, utilize over-the-street banners to promote events which foster a sense of community and/or serve as important fundraising tool for non-profit organizations; and,

WHEREAS, local government - the City, Pittsburgh Sports and Exhibition Authority, Allegheny County, also utilize sponsored banners to welcome conventions, cheer on our sports teams and honor our veterans.

Be it resolved that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby enacts as follows:

Section 1. Amending the Pittsburgh Code Chapter 416: OBSTRUCTIONS--§ 416.01 MINOR STREET OBSTRUCTIONS; PERMIT REQUIRED by adding new sub-sections governing over-the-street and over-the-sidewalk banners.

§ 416.01 (c) OVER THE STREET BANNERS
Over-the-street banners are appropriate for the promotion of cultural and civic events of general public interest. Over-the-street banners shall be permitted in commercial or industrial zoned areas. The Director of Public Works shall issue permits for banners to not-for-profit organizations and/or governmental entities includi...