Source: https://up.codes/s/sp-air-airport-special-purpose-district
Timestamp: 2020-08-07 04:37:05
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§14-408 SP-Air, Airport (Special Purpose) District
Philadelphia Zoning Code > 14-400 Base Zoning Districts > §14-408 SP-Air, Airport (Special Purpose) District
The SP-AIR, Airport (Special Purpose) district regulations are intended to recognize the unique character of airports and the impact they have on the surrounding community. To best serve the public health and welfare, the SP-AIR district supports the development of airport uses and a customary and complementary mix of uses, while minimizing adverse impacts on surrounding areas.
Uses are allowed in SP-AIR districts in accordance with Table 14-602-4.
Multiple principal uses and principal structures are allowed on a single lot in the SP-AIR district.
Area Regulations.
District Area and Boundaries.
Boundaries shall be so designated to afford a reasonable line of division between the district and adjacent uses consistent to carry out the purposes of this Zoning Code.
Gross Floor Area.
The gross floor area of all buildings shall not exceed 500% of the total area of the lot.
Occupied Area.
Not more than 70% of the lot area may be occupied by buildings.
No front setback is required.
Side Setbacks.
No side setbacks are required. When side yards are provided, they must have the following minimum widths:
Buildings up to four stories in height: six ft.
Buildings over four stories in height: eight ft.
No rear setback is required.
There are no height restrictions in the SP-AIR district, except as height may be limited by the other provisions of this Zoning Code, including § 14-511 (Airport Hazard Control Overlay District).
There shall be no minimum parking requirements, provided that, where parking is provided, it shall conform to the other requirements of Chapter 14-800, as if those provisions applied directly.
Off-street loading spaces must be provided in accordance with the regulations of § 14-806 (Off-Street Loading).
Accessory and non-accessory signs must be in compliance with applicable regulations issued by the Director of Commerce, which regulations shall ensure that all signs are compatible with the safety of airport users and are compatible in terms of size, density, location, and aesthetics with the surrounding area.
Non-accessory signs must be in compliance with § 14-905 (Non-Accessory Signs).
Freestanding, wall, and marquee signs shall be permitted. Signs shall not extend above the roof or wall coping.
Static illumination shall be permitted.
Animated illumination shall be prohibited, unless approved by the Chief Executive Officer of Philadelphia International Airport for navigational purposes.
Mechanical movement signs require special exception approval in accordance with § 14-303(7) (Special Exception Approval).
Fences shall be permitted in the SP-AIR district, provided they shall not exceed 30 ft. in height.
Fences within 10 ft. of the property line shall be no more than 50% opaque.
UpCodes note: This section was amended by the following:
Bill No. 120774-A (approved January 14, 2013)
Bill No. 120430-A (approved January 14, 2013)
Bill No. 150264 (approved June 16, 2015)
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