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PRESENTED , F~bruary 26~ 1986
ORDINANCE NO. 86-0-16 ADOPTED February 26, 1986
AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING THE LEESBURG ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING THE
REGULATION OF SIGNS
WHEREAS, an amendment of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance to establish
new sign regulations was initiated by this Council on June 26, 1985; and
WHEREAS, the Leesburg Planning Commission held a public hearing on
the sign regulations on November 7, 1985; and
WHEREAS, the Leesburg Planning Commission recommended adoption of the
sign regulations on December 19, 1985; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing on these sign regulations
on February 26, 1986; and
WHEREAS, the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and
good zoning practice require the adoption of regulations and requirements
for signs to fulfill the purpose and intent of these regulations:
THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
SECTION I. The Leesburg Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by
adopting a new Article 8-A entitled "Sign Regulations" (The complete text
of the Sign Regulations, as submitted to Council February 21, 1986, is
available in the office of the Clerk of the Council).
SECTION II. The prior Article 8-A of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance
entitled "Signs" is hereby repealed.
SECTION III. The Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance, as administered by
the Town in the annexation area, is hereby amended by repealing Section
523, entitled "Signs-Compliance" in its entirety.
ADOPTING A NEW SIGN ORDINANCE
SECTION IV.
hereby repealed.
SECTION V.
Ail other prior ordinances in conflict herewith are
Severability. If any provision of this Article is
declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the decision shall
not affect the validity of the Article as a whole or of any remaining
provisions of the Article.
SECTION VI. This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage.
PASSED this 26th day of
ATTEST:
Clerk of C~cil
February , 1986.
Robert E. Sevi~la, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
ARTICLE 8A
SIGN REGULATIONS
PART I: General Provisions
Section 8A-1. Purpose and Intent.
The purpose of this Article is to regulate the size, location, height and
construction of all signs placed for public observance; to protect the public
health, safety, convenience and general welfare; to facilitate the creation of a
convenient, attractive and harmonious community; to protect property values; and
to further the urban design and economic development objectives of the Town
Plan. To these ends, these regulations are intended to promote signs that are:
(a) Compatible with the landscape/streetscape and architecture of sur-
rounding buildings, including historic sites and structures;
(b) Legible and appropriate to the activity to which they pertain;
(c) Not distracting to motorists; and
(d) Constructed and maintained in a structurally sound and attractive
condition.
Section 8A-2. Applicability.
These sign regulations shall apply to all signs erected within the Town of
Leesburg following the effective date of this ordinance.
Section 8A-3. Si~n Permit Required.
Except as provided herein, no sign shall be erected,installed, used, altered,
relocated, replaced or reconstructed until a sign permit has been issued and a
Historic District Zoning Permit, if applicable. For the purpose of this
Ordinance, all signs are considered accessory uses and, unless specifically
qualified, shall be located on the same lot with the principal use to which they
pertain.
Section 8A-4. Special Definitions.
For the purpose of these sign regulations, unless the context otherwise
requires, the following terms shall have the meanings established below:
Animated si~n. A sign or part of a sign that moves or appears to move.
Awnin~ si~n. A sign placed directly on the surface of an awning.
Banner. A sign applied to cloth, paper, balloons or fabric of any kind.
Governmental flags or symbolic flags of religious, charitable, public or
non-profit organizations shall not be considered banners.
Billboard si~n. See "Off-premise sign.'"
Canopy Si~n. A sign attached to a canopy.
Changeable copy sign. A sign or part of a sign that is designed so that
characters, letters or illustrations can be changed or rearranged without
altering the face or surface of the sign.
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Construction si~n. A temporary sign identifying those engaged in construction
of any building site.
Directional si~n. An on-premises sign designed to guide vehicular and/or
pedestrian traffic by using such words as "Entrance", "Exit", "Parking",
"One Way" or similar directional instruction, but not including any ad-
vertising message.
Directory sign. A sign on which the names and locations of occupants or the
use of a building or group.of buildings is given.
Flashin~ si~n. A sign used for identification, direction, advertising or
promotion that includes lights which flash, blink, or turn on and off
intermittently.
Freestanding si~n. See "Ground mounted sign".
Ground mounted si~n. A sign which is supported by structures or supports in
or upon the ground and independent of any support from any building.
Identification si~n. A sign which displays only the address and name or crest,
insignia or trademark, occupation or profession of an occupant or the
name of any building on the premises.
Illuminated si~n. A sign illuminated in any manner by an artificial light
source, whether internally or externally lit.
Institutional bulletin board si~n. A sign containing a surface upon which is
displayed the name of a religious institution, school, library, community
center or similar institutional or community service use, and the
announcement of its services or activities.
Marquee. A permanent structure projecting beyond a building wall at an
entrance to a building or extending along and projecting beyond the
building's wall and generally designed and constructed to provide pro-
tection against the weather.
Marquee si~n. A sign attached to and made part of a marquee or any other
similar projection from a building.
Monument si~n. A sign affixed to a structure built on-grade in which the sign
and the structure are an integral part of one another; not a pole sign.
Off-premise sign~ A sign which directs attention to a business, commodity,
service or establishment conducted, sold or offered at a location other
than the premises on which the sign is erected.
Pole si~n. A sign that is mounted on one or more freestanding poles or similar
supports.
Projecting sign. Any sign, other than a wall, awning or marquee sign, which is
affixed to a building and is supported only by the wall on which it is
mounted.
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Roof sign. A sign erected or constructed, in whole or in part, upon or above
the highest point of a building with a flat roof, or the lowest portion of
a roof for any building with a pitched roof.
Sign.
Any device employing letters, words, symbols, etc. used or intended to
attract the attention of the public from streets, sidewalks, or other
outside public right-of-way. For the purposes of this Article, the term
"sign" shall include all structural members.
Sign area. See Section 8A-8.
Temporary sign. A sign or advertising display designed or intended to be dis-
played for a specified period of time, as provided in Sec. $A-6 and 8A-7.
Wall sign. A sign attached to a wall, or painted on or against a flat vertical
surface of a structure, which displays only one advertising surface.
Window sign. Ail signs attached to or applied directly onto the internal sur-
face, or set back less than one foot from the interior surface, of any
window in view of the general public from outside the structure.
Section 8A-5. Prohibited signs.
The following signs are expressly prohibited unless specifically stated
otherwise.
(a) Off-premise signs~ including billboards, except as provided in Sec. 8A-7.
(b)
Portable signs, or any sign that is not permanently affixed to a
building, structure or the ground, including signs displayed on a
stationary vehicle. This prohibition shall not apply to authorized
temporary signs.
(c)
Changeable copy signs, excluding approved institutional bulletin
boards, theatre signs and fuel price signs as permitted by this
ordinance.
(d) Simulated traffic signs or any sign which may be confused with or
obstruct the view of any authorized traffic sign or signal.
(e)
Animated signs, including but not limited to pennants, propellers, and
discs. This prohibition shall not apply to the hands of a clock, a
weathervane, or flags meeting the requirements of Sec. 8A-6(d).
(f) Flashing signs, except for time and temperature signs.
(g)
Glaring signs, or signs with light sources of such brightness as to
constitute a hazard or nuisance as determined by the Zoning
Administrator.
(h)
Strings of lights outlining property lines, sales areas, or any portion
of a structure, unless part of an approved sign or sign-structure.
This prohibition shall not apply to seasonal decorations.
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(i) Roof signs.
(j) Signs affixed to a tree~ other natural vegetation or rocks.
(k) Signs that obstruct the visibility at intersections or block any
window door, fire escape, stairway, or any opening intended for light,
air or access to any building.
(1) Signs erected in or over a ~ublic right-of-way, or on public land ex-
cept as permitted in Sec. 16-27 of the Town Code.
(m) Home occupation si~n.
Section 8A-6. Exempt Signs.
Sign permits shall not be required for the following signs; however, all
other applicable regulations of this Ordinance shall apply.
(a) Address or Identification signs. Signs indicating the address and/or
names of occupants of premises, not exceeding two square feet in area.
(b) Changing the message content of an approved directory, institutional
bulletin board or theatre marquee sign.
(c) Commemorative plaques and historical markers erected by a recognized
historical agency or governmental body.
(d)
Fla~s~ emblems and insignia of any governmental agency or religious,
charitable, public or non-profit organization; provided however that
no single flag shall exceed fifty square feet in area and no single
zoning lot shall display more than three such flags. If the total
area of such flags exceeds 72 square feet, the excess area shall be
included in the sign area calculations for the zoning lot.
(e) ~andicapped parking space si~n.
(f) Directional signs, not exceeding one square foot in area or located
closer than five feet to any lot line. Directional signs may be
internally lit or illuminated by white light only.
(g)
Security and warning ~gns. Signs posted on private property
warning the public against trespassing, or similar messages, provided
that any such sign does not exceed 1.5 square feet in area.
(h)
<i)
(j)
Private drive si~ns~ one per drive entrance, not exceeding two square
feet in area, with the message content limited to the words "Private
Drive" and the address of any residences utilizing the private roadway.
Public signs, including traffic, utility and other regulatory signs.
Seasonal or temporary displays of patriotic, religious or civic
character on private property, not advertising a product or service,
not displayed for a period to exceed 30 days.
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(k) Signs not visible beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel upon
which they are located, or from any public right-of-way.
(1)
Temporary political campaign signs on private property not to exceed
eight square feet in area and six feet in height. Such signs shall
not be erected more than 45 days prior to the election and shall be
removed within five days after the election. If, after reasonable
notice, such signs are not removed, the Town may remove them and the
candidate, organization or person who caused the sign to be erected
may be charged for the removal.
(m)
Temporary private yard sale signs, not exceeding three in number per
yard sale and not placed in a public right-of-way. All such signs are
to be removed within 24 hours of the end of the sale.
(n)
(o)
Temporary real estate signs, located on the premises, not exceeding
four square feet in area for single-family residential districts, or
eight square feet in area for other zoning districts. No real estate
sign shall exceed a height of six feet. One real estate sign shall be
permitted per property, except for corner lots, which may have two such
signs. Temporary real estate signs shall be removed within seven days
of the settlement or lease of the property.
Temporary window signs, covering no more than 25 percent of the window
area and not displayed above the first floor. Such signs shall not
remain in place for more than four weeks.
(p)
Vehicle Safety Inspection Signs not exceeding ten square feet in area.
Such signs may be either a wall sign or attached to an existing
authorized ground mounted sign structure (one per business) not to
exceed the height of the ground mounted sign.
Section 8A-7. Signs Requirin~ Temporary Si~n Permit.
The following signs shall require the issuance of a temporary sign permit
by the Zoning Administrator prior to their erection. The permit shall cite
the length of time any such sign may be displayed. If after the expiration
of the temporary sign permit, such signs are not removed, the Town may remove
them and charge the costs of removal to the enterprise or proprietor responsible.
(a)
Special sales events signs announcing such events as grand openings,
new management and going-out-of business sales. Such signs shall be
attached to an existing principal structure or sign pole, shall not
exceed 20 square feet in area and may be displayed on a given property
for one period, not to exceed 14 days, within a 12-month period. Such
signs shall be removed within five days following the end of the event.
(b)
Temporary and seasonal produce stand signs. The total area of all such
signs shall not exceed 20 square feet, nor shall any sign exceed six
feet in height.
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(c)
Construction signs not to exceed one per street frontage, limited to
a maximum height of eight feet. The total area of all such signs
shall not exceed 12 square feet. Such signs shall be removed within
14 days following completion of construction.
(d)
Temporary residential subdivision and model home identification signs
One sign may be erected for not more than two years at each principal
entrance to the development. Such signs shall not exceed eight feet
in height or 16 square feet in area. In addition, one model home sign
of not more than four square feet may be maintained at each model home.
(e)
Temporary signs announcing ~ civic~ philanthrophic, educational or
religious event. Such signs shall not exceed 16 square feet in area
or six feet in height. The location of the sign shall be determined
by the Zoning Administrator. Such signs shall not be erected more than
14 days prior to the event and shall be removed within five days after
the event.
Section 8A-8. General Sign Standards.
(a) Determination o_~f Sign Height The height of a sign shall be measured
from the average elevation of the street to which the sign is oriented.
(b) Number of Sign Faces. No sign shall have more than three sign faces.
(c)
Determination of Si~n Area. The area of a sign shall be determined
by measuring the surface area encompassing any regular geometric
figure (square, circle, rectangle, triangle, etc.) enclosing all parts
of the sign face. The supports or structure on which any sign is
supported shall not be included in determining the sign area unless
such supports or structure are designed in such a manner as to form an
integral background of the display; except, however, when a sign is
placed on a fence, wall, planter, or other similar structure that is
designed to serve a separate purpose other than to support the sign,
the entire area of such structure shall not be computed.
(d) Area o._~f Signs with Two or More Sign Faces. The area of a sign with two
or more sign faces shall be computed according to the following:
(1) Sign faces separated by an interior angle of 45° or greater,
both sign faces shall be included.
(2) Sign faces separated by an interior angle of less than 45°, one
sign face shall be included, provided, however, the area of the
largest sign face shall be used when two faces are unequal in area.
Section 8A-9.
Development Standards for Permitted Sign Types.
Ail new signs and all existing signs which are replaced, reconstructed,
extended or changed structurally or in content shall comply with the following
development standards.
(a) Ground Mounted Sign - Development Standards.
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(1) Road Frontage Requirements. Ground mounted signs shall be per-
mitted only on zoning lots with 100 feet or more of road frontage.
(2) Minimum Separation Distance. No ground mounted sign shall be
permitted to be erected within 100 feet of an existing ground
mounted sign.
(3) Maximum Height. See height restrictions by zoning district in
Part II below.
(b) Projecting Sign - Development Standards.
(1) Frontage Requirements: 18 feet of ground level frontage.
(2) Angle of Proiection: Ninety degrees.
(3) Limit on Pro~ection: Five feet or one-third (1/3) the width of
the sidewalk, whichever is less.
(4) Projection over Right-of-way: Permit required as provided in
Section 16-27 of the Town Code.
(5) Minimum Clearance: Nine feet.
(6) Maximum Height: 14 feet, the bottom sill of any second story
window, or the lowest point of the roof, whichever is lowest.
(c) Wall Sign - Development Standards.
(1)
Placement~ Generally. No wall sign shall cover, cross or other-
wise hide columns, belt courses or other decorative architectural
features of the building, including balconies.
(2)
Maximum Height of Wall Signs: 25 feet, the height of the bottom
sill of any second story window, or the lowest point of the roof,
whichever is lowest.
(3) Limit on Pro~ection: 12 inches.
(4)
Permanent Window Signs; Additional Restrictions. Permanent
window signs shall be limited in area to 25 percent of the window
area or 25 square feet, whichever is less, and shall be included
in the sign area calculations.
(d) Awing, Canopy and Marquee Signs - Development Standards.
(1) Location: parallel to the face and not projecting above or below
the face of the awning, canopy or marquee.
(2) Limit on Pro)ection: to within one foot of the vertical placement
of curbs, but shall in no way interfere or obstruct either
pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Any sign which projects over the
public right-of-way shall comply with Sec. 16-27 of the Town Code.
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Section SA-10. Construction and Maintenance Standards.
(a) Buildin~ Code Compliance. Ail signs shall be constructed in
compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.
(b) Condition of Signs. Ail signs and components shall be maintained in
good repair and in a safe, clean and attractive condition.
(c)
Repair or Removal of Nuisance Signs. Any sign which is declared to be
an immediate or imminent hazard to life or property may be caused to be
immediately removed or repaired. Ail costs associated with the
removal or repair shall be charged to the owner of the premises.
(d)
Removal of Obsolete Si&ns. Any sign which is obsolete because of dis-
continuance of the advertised activity, or any other reason which
would cause the sign to be obsolete shall be removed within 30 days.
Section SA-11. Nonconformin~ Signs.
(a)
Nonconforming Signs, Generally. Any sign which was lawfully in
existence at the time of the effective date of this Ordinance which does
not conform to the provisions herein, and any sign which is accessory
to a nonconforming use, shall be deemed a nonconforming sign and may
remain except as qualified in paragraph (b), herein. No nonconforming
sign shall be enlarged, extended, structurally reconstructed or altered
in any manner; except a sign face may be changed so long as the new
face is equal to or reduced in height, sign area, and/or projection.
(b)
Removal of Nonconformin~ Signs. Nonconforming signs may remain, pro-
vided they are kept in good repair, except for the following:
(1)
Damage or Destruction of Nonconformin$ Sign. A nonconforming sign
which is destroyed or damaged to the extent exceeding 50 percent
of its appraised value shall not be altered, replaced or rein-
stalled unless it is in conformance with these sign regulations.
If the damage or destruction is 50 percent or less of the
appraised value, the sign may be restored within two years of
the destruction, but shall not be enlarged in any matter.
(2)
Damage or Destruction of Use. A nonconforming sign shall be re-
moved if the structure or use to which is is accessory is
destroyed or demolished to the extent exceeding 50 percent of the
principal structure's appraised value.
(3)
Chan~e of Use. Whenever a change of use occurs upon a zoning lot
which contains a nonconforming sign, such sign shall not be per-
mitted without being modified in such a manner as to be in full
compliance with these sign regulations.
Sections 8A-12, 8A-13, and 8A-14 RESERVED.
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PART II. Signs Permitted by Zonin~ District
Section 8A-15. Permitted Si~ns~ Generally.
These regulations specify the types and sizes of signs which are permitted
within the various zoning districts within the Town of Leesburg.
Section 8A-16. Residential Zonin~ Districts; Permitted Signs.
(a) General Regulations.
(1)
(2)
Minimum Setback: five feet from all public rights-of-way unless
further restricted by provisions of this Article.
Illumination of Signs in Residential Districts. The following
signs may be illuminated, by white light only: institutional
bulletin boards and residential development identification signs.
(b) Signs for Permitted Principal Uses.
(1)
Single-family and Two-family dwellings: none, except for those
signs exempt from permit requirements and temporary signs
authorized in Sec. 8A-6 and 8A-7, respectively.
(2)
Residential Developments: permanent subdivision or development
identification signs indicating only the name and/or address of
the premises. The identification sign shall be ground mounted and
the maximum sign area shall be determined as follows:
((a)) Developments of 20 Units or Less: one ground mounted sign,
not to exceed six square feet in area or eight feet in height.
((b)) Developments of 21 Units or More: one ground mounted sign at
each major entrance, not to exceed 16 square feet in area or
eight feet in height.
(3) General Farmin~ Activities: two ground mounted farm signs per
property up to eight feet in height, with a combined area not to
exceed 12 square feet.
(c) Signs for Accessory Uses.
(1)
Accessory Management or Rental Offices: one wall or projecting
sign up to four square feet in area.
(2) Other Accessory Uses: one wall or projecting sign up to four
square feet in area.
(d) Signs for Special Exception and Conditionally Permitted Uses.
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(1)
Institutional Bulletin Boards: one ground mounted or wall sign
per use, not to exceed 16 square feet in area and, if a ground
mounted sign, six feet in height.
(2)
Other Special Exception and Conditionally Permitted Uses: one
sign of any type identifying only the name and/or address of the
premises, not to exceed 16 square feet in area and, if a ground
mounted sign, six feet in height.
Section 8A-17. Business and Employment Zoning Districts; Permitted Signs.
(a) Signs in Business and Employment Districts; General Regulations.
(1) Development and Construction Standards. All signs requiring a
permit shall comply with the requirements of Sec. 8A-9 and SA-10.
(2) Ground Mounted Signsl Monument Sign Requirement. All ground
mounted signs erected within business and employment districts
shall be constructed as monument signs, as defined in Sec. 8A-4.
(3) Signs Facing Residential Areas. Any sign erected within 100 feet
of either an existing residential use or a residential zoning
district shall be non-illuminated and limited to 16 square feet
in area.
(b)
(4) Minimum Setback of Ground Mounted Signs: ten feet from any
public right-of-way, service drive or entrance.
Signs for Individual Businesses on a Single Zoning Lot. A single
business located on one zoning lot may erect signs as follows:
(1) Maximum Number of Signs Per Business: Two; however, no zoning
lot shall be permitted to have both a ground mounted sign and a
projecting sign.
(2) Types of Signs Permitted: Wall, ground mounted (monument style),
projecting, awning, canopy or marquee.
(3) Maximum Size of Signs:
((a)) Wall or Marquee Sign: one square foot per linear foot of
building frontage on which the sign or signs are to be
attached, up to a maximum aggregate of 100 square feet.
((b)) Ground Mounted (Monument Style) Sign: one square foot per five
linear feet of lot frontage on which the sign is to be located,
up to a maximum size of 40 square feet and a maximum height of
twelve feet.
((c)) Awning or Canopy Sign: one square foot per linear foot of
the awning or canopy, up to ten square feet.
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(c)
(d)
((d)) Projecting Sign: one square foot per linear foot of building
frontage on which the sign is to be attached, up to twelve
square feet.
Signs for Multiple Businesses on a Single Zoning Lot. Multiple
businesses located on a single zoning lot may erect signs as follows:
(1) Maximum Number of Signs Per Zonin~ Lot. No zoning lot shall be
permitted to have erected both a projecting sign and a ground
mounted sign.
(2) Maximum Number of Signs Per Business: Two.
(3) Types of Signs Permitted: Wall, ground mounted (monument style),
projecting, awning, canopy or marquee.
(4) Maximum Size of Signs: same as for individual businesses (§8A-17(b))o
(5) Directory Si~n: One, up to 15 square feet in area and eight feet
in height. A ground mounted directory sign precludes the use of
any other ground mounted sign on that same street frontage.
(6) Wall Signs: One per establishment having an individual outside
entrance; located above entrance of individual establishments,
and harmonious with other wall signs as to color and lettering.
The size shall be limited to one square foot per linear foot of
building frontage for the establishment, up to a maximum of 100
square feet.
Signs for Commercial) Office and Industrial Centers. Commercial, office
or industrial centers or parks at least two acres in size and including
five or more establishments planned as an integrated development shall
be authorized to erect signs based on the following:
(1) Signs for Individual Establishments Within Center. Same as for
individual or multiple businesses, as appropriate (§SA-17(b) and
(c), respectively); provided, however, no ground mounted sign shall
be permitted for individual businesses located within or on the
same zoning lot with a shopping center. One ground mounted
(monument style) building identification sign may be erected for
each detached principal building within an office or industrial
center. Such sign shall identify only the name of the building
and/or enterprise located therein, the address, trademark or
symbol, or any combination thereof. No such sign shall exceed
20 square feet in area or eight feet in height.
(2)
Shopping Center Identification Si~n: One ground mounted (monument
style) sign with an area of one square foot per five linear feet
of lot frontage on which the sign is to be erected, up to a
maximum of 40 square feet and a maximum height of 12 feet. Only
the name and address of the center and up to two names of
establishments located therein shall be displayed.
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(e)
(f)
(g)
(3) Office or Industrial Signs: One ground mounted center identifica-
tion sign at each major entrance of an office or industrial center
identifying the name of the center only. No such sign shall exceed
40 square feet in area or 12 feet in height.
Signs for Gasoline Stations. Automobile service and gasoline stations
shall comply with all applicable sign regulations within this section,
provided, however, the following additional regulations shall apply:
(1)
Changeable Fuel Price Signs. No freestanding fuel price signs are
permitted. Ground mounted (monument style) signs may include
changeable fuel price signs indicating the current price of fuel
dispensed on the premises; provided the fuel price sign is
erected as an integral part of the the monument sign. The area
of the fuel price sign shall be included in determining the sign
area for the business.
(2) Gas Pump Signs. Each gas pump shall be permitted a total of one
square foot of sign area to identify the product dispensed.
Signs for Theatres. Theatres are authorized to erect one of the per-
mitted wall or marquee signs with a changeable copy board displaying
the name(s) and time(s) of the current motion picture or theatrical
production.
~i~ns for Other Uses Within Business and Employment Districts. In
cases where neither the regulations within Sec. $A-16 or Sec. 8A-17
specifically address a sign for a permissable use within a business
or employment district, the Zoning Administrator shall make a written
interpretation of the ordinance, which shall be kept on file and used
as a guide for future determinations.
Section 8A-18. Si6ns in Floodplain Districts.
(a)
Board of Zonin~ Appeals Authorization Required. Signs may be erected
within a Floodplain District only after approval by the Board
of Zoning Appeals, and the issuance of a sign permit by the Zoning
Administrator.
(b)
Criteria for Signs in the F-1 District. In addition to all applicable
criteria established within these sign regulations, any sign which is
proposed to be erected within the F-1 district shall satisfy all
applicable standards established in Article 7-A of the Zoning
Ordinance.
(¢)
Area~ Height and Location of Signs. The Board of Zoning Appeals is
authorized to require modification of the area, height, or location
of a sign upon a determination that such change is necessary to
promote the purpose and intent of the Floodplain district regulations.
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Section 8A-19. Signs in the Old and Historic District.
(a)
Historic District Zonin~ Permit Required. Signs within the H-1
Historic District require the approval of a Historic District Zoning
Permit by the Board of Architectural Review and the issuance of a
sign permit by the Zoning Administrator.
(b)
Monument Si~n Requirement May be Waived. The Zoning Administrator may
authorize the waiver of the monument sign requirements within the H-1
District if the Board of Architectural Review approves another type of
ground mounted sign, consistent with the character of the building to
which it relates and other surrounding properties. In no case,
however, may a sign exceed the area or height limitations which
otherwise apply.
(d) Additional Review Criteria. Any sign erected within the H-1 District
shall also satisfy all applicable criteria established in Sec. 10A-7 .
(e)
Area~ Height and Location of Signs. The height and location
standards for the underlying zoning district shall be applicable to
signs erected within the H-1 district; however, the maximum sign area
per use shall not exceed 40 square feet for wall signs, 16 square
feet for ground mounted signs, and 10 square feet for projecting signs.
Section 8A-20. Signs in Planned Development Districts.
(a)
Signs~ Generally. Applicants submitting a petition for a planned
development district (?RN, PRC or PEC) shall submit the proposed
maximum size, height and number of signs, including proposed limita-
tions and requirements on all private signs, as required by Sec. 7B-8
of the Zoning Ordinance.
(b)
Optional Comprehensive Signage Plan. In order to allow greater design
flexibility, Planned Development applications may include a comprehensive
signage plan indicating the .types, general location, size, height and
design of proposed signs. Such a comprehensive signage plan shall be
reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by the Town Council as
part of the final development plan procedures, as established in
Sec. 7B-5(f).
Sections 8A-21, 8A-22, 8A-23 and 8A-24 Reserved.
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PART III. Administration
Section 8A-25. Si~n Permit Procedures.
(a)
Applicability. A sign permit shall be required for all signs erected
after the effective date of this Article, except for those signs
which are specifically excluded from the sign permit requirements as
provided in Sec. 8A-6.
(b)
(c)
Filin~ of Application; Fees. Applications for sign permits shall be
filed on a form provided by the Zoning Administrator by the applicant
or his agent with the Zoning Administrator, shall contain information
required herein, and shall be accompanied by a fee, as established
from time to time by resolution of the Town Council.
Information Required. Ail applications for sign permits shall contain
or have attached thereto the following information in either written
or graphic form:
(d)
(1) Name, address and telephone number of the sign erector and the
sign owner.
(2) Position of the sign in relation to adjacent lot lines, buildings,
sidewalks, streets and intersections.
(3) Type of sign and general description of structural design and
construction materials to be used.
(4) Purpose of the proposed sign.
(5) Drawings of the proposed sign which shall contain specifications
indicating the height, perimeter and area dimensions, means of
support, method of illumination, colors, and any other significant
aspect of the proposed sign.
(6) Any other information requested by the Zoning Administrator in
order to carry out the purpose and intent of these regulations.
Recordin$ of Sisn Permit. The Zoning Administrator shall maintain a
record of all sign permits issued. All sign permits shall be numbered
in the order of their issuance.
(e)
Inspections. A final inspection shall be completed after installation
of approved signs. Any discrepancies between the approved sign and
the sign as constructed shall be identified and may result in the
halt of construction or sign removal, if so ordered by the Zoning
Administrator.
(f)
Revocations. The Zoning Administrator may revoke a permit or approval
if it is found that there has been concealment or misrepresentation of
material facts in either the application or plans.
Section 8A-26. Temporary Sign Permit Procedures.
Ail signs requiring the issuance of a temporary sign permit, as established
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in Sec. 8A-7, shall submit all information requested by the Zoning Administrator
prior to the issuance of such permit. The approved permit shall include the
expiration date of the temporary permit. The applicant may request extensions
of said permit for good cause. Temporary signs remaining after the expiration
of the permit shall be considered an obsolete sign.
Section 8A-27. Expiration of Si~n Permits; Signs Not Constructed.
A sign permit shall expire and become null and void if the approved sign
is not erected within a period of 12 months from the date the permit was
originally issued. The Zoning Administrator may grant one extension of the
sign permit for a period of six months, but in no case shall a permit be valid
for more than a total of eighteen months. Extensions may be granted only when
the proposed sign is in compliance with all current applicable regulations.
Section 8A-28. Variances to Si~n Resulations Not Permitted.
Unless specifically authorized herein, no variance to the standards
established for regulating the type, size or location of signs shall be
authorized.
Section 8A-29. Removal of Illegal Signs.
The Zoning Administrator may remove or order the removal of any illegal
sign at the expense of the property owner. An illegal sign is any sign erected
without a permit as described by Section 8A-25 of this Article or does not
comply with any provisions of this Article.
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