Applicability.
Philadelphia Code § 14-902
in effect§ 14-902. Applicability.
Notes
937 | Repealed and replaced, Bill No. 120430-A (approved January 14, 2013).
(1) Applicable to All Signs.
The provisions of this Chapter 14-900 apply to all accessory and non-accessory signs.
(2) Specific Sign Controls.
In addition, specific sign controls in base zoning districts listed in Chapter 14-400 and overlay districts listed in Chapter 14-500 and sign controls applicable to specific uses pursuant to § 14-603 apply. In the case of any inconsistency among the sign controls in different sections of this Zoning Code, the following rules of precedence shall apply: Any provision in Chapter 14-500 (Overlay Zoning District) shall control over any contrary provision; in all other cases, any provision relating exclusively to a Special Purpose ("SP") district shall control; in all other cases, the strictest provision shall control.
(3) Sign Regulation Applicability Decision Tree.
Figure 14-902-A orients the code user to those sections of this Chapter that describe whether a sign is permitted, and if so, what type of sign is allowed. Approval and variance processes are located in Chapter 14-300 (Administration and Procedures). Figure 14-902-A is provided for illustrative purposes only.
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Figure 14-902-A: Sign Regulation Applicability Decision Tree
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Source: City of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Code and Home Rule Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-294056Fetched: 10/27/2026