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R~SOLUTION NO.
A R~SOLUTION:
PRESENTED December 12, 1990
90-304 ADOPTED December 12, 1990
INITIATING AND REFERRING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE 10 OF THE LEESBURG ZONING ORDINANCE
REGARDING SIGN REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Committee on December 5, 1990 directed staff to prepare
legislation to initiate proposed amendments to Article 10 (Sign Regulations) of the Leesburg Zoning
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the proposed revisions represent a clarification of the existing sign ordinance and create
new categories of signs; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Committee desires the proposed revisions to be evaluated
by the Planning Commission and obtain comments from the Board of Architectural Review; and
WHEREAS, the proposed revisions are intended to promote the public health, safety and welfare,
and will facilitate the creation of a convenient, attractive and harmonious community:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. An amendment to Article 10 (Sign Regulations) of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance to
modify the existing text as shown below, is hereby received and referred to the Planning Commission
for a public hearing and recommendation under Chapter 11, Title 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia,
as amended, and referred to the Board of Architectural Review to evaluate and comment on the proposed
revisions.
Section 10A-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:
(1)
(2)
(3)
Compatible with the landscape/streetscape and architecture of surrounding
buildings, including historic sites and structures;
Legible and appropriate to the activity to which they pertain;
Not distracting to motorists; and
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(4) Constructed and maintained in a structurally sound and attractive conditiom
Section 10A-2. APPLICABILITY
These sign regulations shall apply to all signs erected within the Town of Leesburg following
the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section 10A-3. SIGN PERMIT REQIYiKED
Except as provided herein, no sign shall be erected, installed, used, altered, relocated, replaced
or reconstructed until a Sign Permit has been issued and approved by the Board of
Architectural Review if within an applicable overlay district, n~
~.~ ...... For the purpose of this Ordinance, all signs are considered accessory uses and,
unless specifically q~mll/]ed, shall be located on the same lot with the principal use to which
they pertain.
Section 10A-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 Sign. Signs which involve the use of motion~ rotation~ or the appearance of motion.
Awnin~Canop¥ Sign. A sign placed directly on or attached to the surface of an awning or
canopy.
Banner. A oi~n ---~:-~ -
..~.~.. tv Cloth, paper~ balloons or fabric material of any kind intended to
attract attention. ~.~.. ........ ~..~'-' ~ ...... ~_,.._ ~__ _r _^,:~ ..... ~__-,_~, .... ~,: ......
Billboard Sign. See "Off-premi~es sign."
Changeable Coov Si~n. 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.
Change of Use. Any use which substantially differs from the previous use of a building or
land.
Construction Sign. A temporary sign identifying those cr~-~gc~ :.n involved with the
construction or financing of any building site.
Directional Sign. An on-premises sign designed to guide vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic by
using such words as "Entrance", "Exit", "Parking~', "One Way" or $imil~. directiop_~ instruction,
but not including any advertising 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.
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Flashing Sign. A sign used for identification, direction, advertising or promotion that includes
lights which ~ blink, or turn on and off intermittently.
Identification Sign. A sign which displays only the address and name or crest, insignia or
trademark, occupation or profession of an occupant or the oame of any building on the
premises.
Ill-mlnated Sign. A sign ill~mlrmted in any manner by an artificial light source, whether
internally or externally lit.
Institutional Bulletin Board Sign. A sign containing a surface upon which is displayed the
oame 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 protection against the weather.
Marquee Sign. A sign attached to and made a part of a marquee or any other slmilm-
projection from a building.
Monument Sign. P.o.~..-:-- ~..~..-~'-~ ,A~v A structure built on-grade in which the sign and the
structure are an integral part of one another; not a pole sign.
Off-premises 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 Sign. A sign that is mounted on one or more freestanding poles or slmilA~ supports.
Proiecting 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.
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 ~A._.
........ ~,,v:,,,~ letters, words, symbols, artistic display, etc., used or intended to
attract the attention of the public from the streets, sidewalk.% 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 10A-8.
Temporary. Sign. A sign or advertising display designed or intended to be displayed for a
specified period of time, as provided in Section 10A-6 and 10A-7.
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Wall Sign. A sign attached to a wan, or painted on or against a fiat vertical surface of a
structure, which displays only one advertising surface.
Vfmdow Sign. Any sign used or intended to attract attention, visible through exterior windows.
This excludes merchandise displayed in windows for sale.
Section 10A-5. PROHIBITED SIGNS
The following signs are expressly prohibited unless specifically stated otherwise.
(1) Off-premises Signs, Including Billboards except as provided in Section 10A-7.
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Portable Signs. Any sign not permauentl.¥ afrLxed to a building, structure or
the ground. This catego .ry includes, but is not limited to, A-frame signs, signs
attached to or placed on vehicles not used for the drily conduct of the business,
banners, balloons, and similar devices used to attract attention. This category
of signs will not apply to authorized temporary, signs listed in Section 10A-7.
(3)
Changeable Coov Simm excluding approved institutional bulletin boards, theater
signs and fuel price signs as permitted by this Ordinance.
(4)
Simulated Traffic Signs or any sign which may be confused with or obstruct
the view of any authorized traffic sign or signal.
Animated Signs. Signs which involve or simulate motion or rotation, including
but not limited to pennants, propellers, disks~ streamers and flags. This
prohibition shall not apply to the hands of a clock, a weathervane, or flags
meeting the requirements of Section 10A-6(4).
(6) Flashing Signs except for time and temperature signs.
(~
Glaring Signs or signs with light sources of such brightness as to constitute a
hazard or nuisance as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
(8)
Strings of LiEhts 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.
(9) Roof Signs.
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(10) Signs AiTLxed to a Tree other natural vegetation or rocks.
(11)
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
budding.
(12)
Signs Erected in or Over a Public Right-of-Way or on public land except as
permitted in Section 16-27 of the Town Code.
(13) Home Occupation Sign.
(14) Neon Signs.
Section 10A-6. EXEMPT SIGNS
Sign permits shall not be required for the following signs; however, all other applicable
regulations of this Ordinance shall apply:
(1)
Address or Identification Signs. Signs indicating the address and/or names of
occupants of premises, and services provided such as credit cards accepted and
hours of operation but not exceeding two square feet in area
(2)
Changing the Message Content of an approved directory, institutional bulletin
board or theater marquee sign.
(3)
Commemorative Plaques and historical markers erected by a recognized
historical agency or governmental body.
(4)
Flags, 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 individual building
-A-:-~ '~' shall display more than three .... ~- flags or exceed 100 square feet
(5) Handicapped Parking Space Sign.
(6)
Directional Signs not exceeding cnc 1.._~5 square foot in area or located closer
than five feet to any lot line. Directional signs may be internally lit or
ill-minated by white light only.
(7)
Security and Warning Signs. 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.
(8)
Private Drive Signs. 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.
(9) Public Signs including traffic, utility and other regulatory signs.
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(10)
Seasonal or Temporary Disolavs of patriotic, religious or civic character on
private property, not advertising a product or service, not displayed for a period
to exceed 30 days.
(11)
Signs Not Visible Beyond the Boundaries of the lot or parcel upon which they
are located, or from any public right-of-way.
(12)
Temporary. Political Campaign Signs on Private Property. not to exceed
nine 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
(13)
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.
(14)
Temporary. Real Estate Signs located on the premises, not exceeding four square
feet in area or six feet in height for single-family residential uses ...... ~ or
-:~~' nine square feet in area for other uses. zc.r.-L-~ ,3:~'-'~'~ No real estate
sign shall exceed a height of six feet. One real estate sign shall be permitted
per property, except for comer 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.
(15)
Temporary Window Signs covering no more than 25 percent of the window area
and not displayed above the fn-st floor.
(16)
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.
(17)
Government Signs which are approved by the Town Council or installed for the
public benefit by the Town of Leesburg.
(18) Town sponsored special event signs.
Section 10A-7. SIGNS REQUIRING TEMPORARY SIGN 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 cost of removal to the enterprise or
proprietor responsible.
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Special Event Sign. The sign will be attached to an existing principal structure
or sign~ and not exceed 20 square feet in area or six feet in height. Display
of the sign is limited to 14 continuous days, twice a year. The sign shall be
removed within five days following the end of the event.
(2)
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.
Construction Signs installed at the time of zoning permit issuance not to exceed
one per street frontage, limited to a maximum six foot height and 20 square
foot area Such signs shall be removed within five days of the issuance of
temporary, or permanent certificate of occupant..
Temporary. Business Identification. A wall mounted temporary sign not to
e.xceed 20 square feet to identify a new business for a period of not more than
two months prior to approval of permanent si~na~e.
T._emporary Real Estate Sign (Leasing/Sale Information). Leasing/Sale
information can be displayed for all uses other than single-fatal .iy residential
developments. One sign is permitted for each street frontage which is limited
to 20 square feet in area~ or six (6) feet in height. The sign may be displayed
for a six (6) month time period. Another temporary sign permit may be
Kranted at the end of the six (6) month period~ which is not subject to
extension.
(46_)
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 six feet in height or ~4~ 20
square feet in area Individual model homes may mo~ntain a sign not exceeding
six square feet in ','_ ~nn:,: ....... n^, ~ .... :~ ~,- ....... ,~_
(67_)
Temporary. Signs Announcing a Civic Philanthropic, Educational or Religions
Event. Such signs shall not exceed ~6 20 square feet in area or six feet in
height. The location of the sign shall be determined by the Zoning
Administrator. o.._~. ~:--~ ~11 --~ !~ ...... J The sign will not be displayed
more than 14 days prior to the event and ~.~_1._.~. will be removed within five days
after the event.
Section 10A-8. GENERAL SIGN STANDARDS
(1)
Determination of Sign Height. The height of a sign shall be measured from
the average elevation -~' '~ ............ ~':~' '~'~ ' :- edge
........................ ~,~ ~ o~ntcd of the of
pavement at the points most nearly adjacent to the subject parcel corners.
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(2)
Section 10A-9.
Number of Sign Faces. No sign shall have more than t~,rcc two sign faces.
Determination of Monument Sign Area The surface area of the structure
determines the total square footage of the monument sign. This calculation will
exclude the fwst eighteen (18") inches of the base, provided it does not include
any sign copy. In addition, a planter structure which does not exceed one foot
(12") in height or include sign copy will also be excluded from the area
calculation.
Determination of Sign Area This is a measure of the surface area which
encompasses any regal!ar geometric f~ure (square, circle, rectangle, triangle,
etc.) enclosing all parts of the sign face.
Area of Signs With Two cr Mcrc Sign Faces. The area of a sign with two o~
more sign faces shall be computed according to the following.
Sign faces separated by an interior angle of 45 degrees or greater, both
sign faces shall be included;
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Sign faces separated by an interior angle of less than 45 degrees, 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
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PERMITTED SIGN TYPES
All new signs and all existing signs which are replaced, reconstructed, extended or changed
structurally shall comply with the following development standards:
(1) Crc",~d ~,~c-antcd Monument Sign - Development Standards
Road Frontage Requirements. Crc,"~d mo"~'~cd Monument signs shall
be permitted only on zor/L~ lots with 100 feet or more of road frontage.
Minimum Separation Distance. No grc-.'..-~d .~.o'.'..-~tcd monument sign
shall be permitted to be erected within 100 50 feet of an existing
..... ~ ..... '-~ monument sign.
c_. Maximum Height. Ten (10) feet.
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Maximum Size. One square foot per five linear feet of lot frontage on
which the sign is to be located' up to a maximum size of 45 square
feet.
(2) Proiecting Sign - Development Standards
Frontage Requirements. Eighteen feet of ~cund Ic-;cl frontage.
b. ,Angle of Pro. iection. Ninety degrees.
c_. Limit on Projection. Three and one-half feet (8'6").
Prqjection Over Ri~.ht-of-Wav. Permit required as provided in Section
16-27 of the Town Code.
e. Minimum Clearance. }linc fcet Seven and one-bsW feet (7'6").
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Maximum Height. Fourteen feet £rc~,, or the bottom cf '~.c sill of any
d ry wind __ 4-~A 1 ......... :--' A~ ,~ .... r which is
secon sto ow, v. .....v...o. l-~-., v......~., ever
lowest.
MaxilDum Size. One square foot per linear foot of building frontage
on which the sign is to be attached' up to twelve square feet.
(3) Wall Sign - Development Standards
Placement, Generaff.y. No wall sign shall cover, cross or otherwise hide
col-runs, belt courses or other decorative architectural features of the
building, including balconies.
Maximum Height of Wall Signs. Twenty-five feet, or the height of the
bottom~.Ar ,~.A,.., sill of any second story window, ......... .. o...
· ~ .... r whichever is lowest.
c. Limit on Projection. Twelve (12) inches.
Window Signs. Window signs (exempt and permanent) will not exceed
25 percent of the window area or 25 square feet, whichever is less.
Maximum Size. One square foot per linear foot of building frontage
on which the sign or signs are to be attached, up to a mAgimllm of 100
square feet.
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Building Identification Wall Sign. For those uses which the Board of
Architectural Review (BAR) have approved a Building Identification Wall
Sign, the size is limited to I square foot per linear foot of building
frontage, up to a maximum of 100 square feet.
(4) Awning, Canopy and Marquee Signs - Development Standards
Location. Parallel to the face and not projecting above or below the face
of the awning, canopy or ma, quee.
Maximum Height. 14 feet or the bottom sill of any second sto .ry
window, whichever is lowest.
Limit on Proiection. To within one foot of the vertical placement of
curbs, but shall in no way interfere or obstruct either pedestrian or
vehic, da. traffic. Any sign which projects over the public right-of-way
shall comply with Section 16-27 of the Town Code.
Maximum Size. One square foot per linear foot of the awning, canopy,
or mm'quee up to a maximum 100 square feet.
Section 10A-10. CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
(1)
Building Code Compliance. All signs shall be constructed in compliance with
the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.
(2)
Condition of Signs. All signs and components shall be maintained in good
repair and in a safe, clean and attractive condition.
(3)
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. AH costs associated with the removal or
repair shall be charged to the owner of the premises.
(4)
Removal of Obsolete Signs. Any sign which is obsolete because of
discontinuance of the advertised activity, or any other reason which would cause
the sign to be obsolete shall be removed within 30 days.
(5)
Removal of Illegal Signs. The Zoning Admirdstrator may 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 required by Section 10A-18 of this Article or
does not comply with any provision of this Article. (#5 was formerly located
at 10A-22)
Section 10A-11. NONCONFORMING SIGNS
(1)
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. The sien coov only may
be changed to accommodate similm~' businesses, except as qualified in
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subsection (2), herein. No nonconforming sign shall be enlarged, extended or
structurally reconstructed.
(2)
Removal of Nonconforming Signs. Nonconforming signs may remain; provided
they are kept in good repair, except for the following:.
Damage or Destruction of Nonconforming Signs. A nonconforming sign
which is destroyed or aamaged to the extent exceeding 50 percent of
its appraised value shall not be altered, replaced or reinstalled 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.
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DamaEe or Destruction of Use. A nonconforming sign shall be removed
if the structure or use to which it is accessory is destroyed or
demolished to the extent exceeding 50 percent of the principal
structure's appraised value.
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Change of Use. Whenever a change of use occurs upon a ~ lot
which contains a nonconforming sign, such sign shall not be permitted
without being modified in such a manner as to be in full compliance
with these sign regulations.
Section 10A-~812. RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; PERMITTED SIGNS
(1) General Regulations
Minimum Setback. Five feet from all public rights-of-way unless further
restricted by provisions of this Article.
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nlumination of Signs in Residential Districts. The following signs may
be illuminated by white light only: institutional bulletin boards and
residential development identification signs.
(2) Signs for Permitted Principal Uses
Single-Family and Two-Family Dwellings. None except for those signs
exempt from permit requirements and temporary signs authorized in
Section 10A-6 and 10A-7, respectively.
Residential Developments. Permanent subdivision or development
identification signs indicating only the paine and/or address of the
premi.~es. The identification sign shall be Eromud-momutcd mud designed
as monument signs with the maximum sign area ~I'?-'. bc dctcr--?~ncd
as follows:
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Developments of 20 Units or Less. One ~cund .~.cuntcd
monument sign, not to exceed s~ 10 square feet in area or ci~t
six feet in height.
Developments of 21 Units or More. One ~c'.:.-~
monument sign at each major entrance, not to exceed ~6 20
square feet in area or eight six feet in height. An alternative
to construction of a monument sign is providing an architectural
entrance feature on both sides of the main entrances not to
exceed six feet in height with up to ten square feet of sign
area for each feature.
General Farming Activities. Two ground-mounted farm signs per
property up to eight feet in height, with a combined area not to exceed
12 square feet.
(3) Signs for Accessory. Uses
Accessory Management or Rental Offices. One wall or projecting sign
up to four square feet in areo~
Other Accesso .fy Uses. One wall or projecting sign up to four square
feet in area.
(4) Signs for Special Exception Uses
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.
Other Special Exception Uses. One sign of any type identifying only
the pzme and/or address of the premi.~es, not to exceed 16 square feet
in area and, if a ground-mounted sign, six feet in height.
Section 10A-14. BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT ZONING DISTRICTS; PERMITTED SIGNS
(1) Signs in Business and Employment Districts~ General Regulations
Development and Construction Standards. All signs requiring a permit
shall comply with the requirements of Sections 10A-9 and 10A-10.
Ground-mounted Signs~ Monument Sign Requirement. All ground
mounted signs erected within business and employment districts shall
be constructed as mon~ment signs, as defined in Section 10A-4.
Signs Facing Residential Areas. Any sign erected within 100 feet of
either an existing residential use or a residential zoning district shall
be non-ill~miuated and limited to 16 square feet in area
Minimum Setback of Ground Mounted Signs. Ten feet from any public
right-of-way, service drive or entrance.
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(2)
Signs for Individual Businesses ~.-~ a °~Ln~Ic Zcr.-'..-~ Lc, t. A single business
located on one zcr.:..-~ lot may erect signs as follows:
Maximum Number of Signs Per Business. Two; however, nc
t~t a business shall not be permitted to have both a g:cund mcuntcd
monument sign and a projecting sign.
Types of Signs Permitted. Wall, ~ou,-;d-mountcd
monument, projecting, awning, canopy or msrquee.
c. Maximum Size of Signs.
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.
~ ..... ~ ....... ~ f~' ........ °'"'~ Monument 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 45 square
feet and a m~imum height of twelve ten feet.
Awning or Canopy Sign. One square foot per linear foot of the
awning or canopy, up to te~ one-hundred square feet.
Pro|ecting Sign. One square foot per linear foot of building
frontage on which the sign is to be attached, up to twelve
square feet.
(3)
~:--'~ ~^-:-- ' ^' Multiple businesses
Signs for Multiple Businesses cn
located on a single zcr."..-~ lot may erect signs as follows:
Maximum Number of Signs Per ~ Lot. No zcr."..-~ lot shall be
permitted to have erected both a projecting sign and a ~cund
monument sign.
b. Maximum Number of Signs Per Business. Two plus a directo ,ry sign.
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.Types of Signs Permitted. Wall, ~cund-mc, untcd, ........... :.~,
monument, projecting, awning, canopy or marquee.
Maximum Size of Signs. Same as for individual businesses (Section
10A-14(2)).
f.
Directory. Sign. One wall mounted sign per building placed near the
principal entrance, up to 15 square feet in area with a m,~ximum height
of eight feet. Identification of a business on the direc~org sit~ will not
be included with the number of signs permitted in (b) above. ~-~
Wall Signs. One per establishment having an individual outside
entrance; harmonious with other wall signs as to color and lettering.
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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.
Building Identification Wall Sign. The BAR may approve an alternative
building identification wall sign when the location and proposed building
n~me will better relate to the overall design and architectural q,~lity
of the building. The ma~mum size of the sign may be 100 square feet
(one square foot for each linear foot of building frontage), and is
permitted in lieu of individual wan signs.
(4)
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 lmsed on the following.
Signs for Individual Establishments Within Center. Same as for
individual or multiple businesses, as appropriate (Section 10A- 14 (1) and
(2) respectively); provided, hewers, no ~ound mourn:cd monument
sign~_ shall be permitted for individual businesses located v,-',:~:~ or on
the same --.cr.'.'r~ lot '-,-',th in a shopping center. One ~
~ ........... ~.~/~.~.~ .............. monument sign may be erected
for each detached principal building within an office or industrial center.
t,~,cr~oC No such sign shall exceed 20 square feet in area or eight feet
in height.
Shoooin~ Center Identification Sign. One ~ound .~.ountcd ' .........
oo~.~,'A~ mon-ment 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 ma~mxlnl
of 40 45 square feet and a ma~mum height of ~-2 10 feet. Only the
name and address of the center and up to twe three names of
establishments l~-~.z~'~cd '~.crc:.n slmll be displayed. Shoooing centers
exceeding 150,000 square feet may erect a monument sign of up to 60
square feet (one square foot per five linear feet of lot frontage), and
twelve feet in height. The monument sign may include the name of
the shopping center with up to four tenant names.
Office or Industrial Signs One ..... ,1 ....... ,1
o.~.-:-- monument sign at each major entrance of an office or industrial
center identifying the ~ome of the center only. No such sign shall
exceed 40 45 square feet in area or ~-2 10 feet in height.
(5)
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Signs for Gasoline Stations. Automobile gasoline stations rosy erect signs as
follows:
Maximum Number of Signs. Three.
.Types of Signs Permitted. Wan~ ground mounted (Monument Style), awning,
canopy or marquee.
c_. Maximum Size of Signs:
Wall and Marquee.
!4(2).
Same as individual businesses (Section 10A-
Ground mounted (Monument Style). Same as for individual
businesses (Section 10A-14(2), but may include within the allowable
square footage a provision for changeable fuel price sign. The
location of the ground mounted (Monument Style) sign must be
demonstrated as not interfering with entrance sight distances.
Canopy or Awning. One square foot per linear foot of the canopy
or awning, up to a maximum fifty square foot per sign.
Gas Pumo Signs. Each gas pump shall be permitted a total of two
square foot of sign area to identi~y the product dispensed.
(6)
Signs for Theaters. Theaters are authorized to erect one of the permitted wall
or marquee signs with a changeable copy board displaying the name(s) and
time(s) of the current motion picture or theatrical production.
(7)
Signs for Other Uses Within Business and Employment Districts. In cases
where ~ the regulations within,~.v,,°-~':-- ~v,,~^ Au~° v.~- Section 10A-14
.... :~.A_,_. do not address a sign for a permi~ible use within a business or
employment district, the Zoning Administrator shall make a written
interpretation of the Ordinance, which shall be kept on fde and used as a guide
for future determinations.
Section 10A-15. SIGNS IN FLOODPLAIN DISTRICTS
(1)
Board of Zoning 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.
(2)
Criteria for Signs in the F-1 District. In addition to an applicable criteria
established within these sign regulations, any sign which is proposed to be
erected within the F-1 District shall satisfy an applicable standards established
in Article 5C of this Ordinance.
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(3)
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.
Section 10A-16. SIGNS IN THE OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
(1)
Historic District Zoning Permit Required. Signs within the H-1 Historic District
require the approval of an Historic District Zoning Permit by the Board of
Architectural Review and the issuance of a sign permit by the Zoning
Administrator.
(2)
~ ........ Sign Modifications Rcquirc.~.cnt ~--- ~'-
............... ~ ........ The Board of
Architectural Review mag authorize an alternative sign~e plan that does not
strictly adhere to the height and location criteria within the H-1 District if it
is determined that the desi~ is more consistent with the architectural character
of the building to which it relates and other sum'ounding properties. In no ca~e,
however~ mag a sit~ exceed the area limitations which otherwise apply.
..... : ........ ~ -'~.1.:_ a.'l.~ T_T I 'l~:~-.-:~a- :~ a-l~ 1D .... ..1
(3)
Additional Review Criteri~ Any sign erected within the H-1 District shall also
satisfy all applicable criteria established in Article
(4)
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 sigll area per use shall not exceed 40 50 square
feet for wall, canopy and marquee signs, t6 20 square feet for ground-mounted
signs, and t0 12 square feet for projecting signs.
Section 10A-17. SIGNS IN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS
(1)
Signs, Generally. Applicants submitting a petition for a planned development district
(PRN, PRC or PEC) shall submit the proposed rnsxirnum size, height and number
of signs, including proposed limitations and requirements on all private signs, as
required by Section 10A-9 of this Article.
(2)
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 Commi~ion and approved by the Town Council as part of the final
development plan procedures.
Section 10A-18. SIGN PERMIT PROCEDURES
(1) Applicability. A Sign Permit shall be required for all signs erected after the
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effective date of this Article, except for those signs which are specifically
excluded from the Sign Permit requirements as provided in Section 10A-6.
(2)
Filing of Application; Fees. Applications for Sign Permits shall be i'fled on a
form provided by the Zoning Administrator, shall contain information required
herein, and shall be accompanied by a fee of $25.00 for signs less than six
square feet, $35.00 for signs more than six square feet and $35.00 for a
temporary sign permit of any size.
(3)
Information Required. All applications for Sign Permits shall contain, or have
attached thereto, the following information in either written or graphic form:
Name, address and telephone number of the sign erector and
the sign owner.
Position of the sign in relation to adjacent lot lines, buildings, sidewalks,
streets and intersections.
Co
Type of sign and general description of structural design and
construction materla!,~ to be used.
cl. Purpose of the proposed sign.
eo
Drawings of the proposed sign which shall contain specifications
in~cating the height, perimeter and area dimensions, means of support,
method of ill~mlnation, colors, and any other significant aspect of the
proposed sign~
f.
Any other information requested by the Zoning Administrator in order
to carry out the purpose and intent of these regulations.
(4)
Recording of Sign Permit.
of all Sign Permits issued.
of their iss~m~nce.
The Zoning Administrator shall maintain a record
All Sign Permits shall be numbered in the order
(5)
Inspections. A t'mal 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.
(6)
Revocations. The Zoning Administrator may revoke a permit or approval if it
is found that there Ires been concealment or misrepresentation of material facts
in either the application or plans.
Section 10A-19. TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT PROCEDURES
AH signs requiring the issuance of a Temporary Sign Permit, as established in Section 10A-
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.
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Section 10A-20. EXPIRATION OF SIGN 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 shah a permit be valid for more than a total of eight months. Extensions may be
granted only when the proposed sign is in compliance with all current applicable regulations.
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Section 10A-22 has moved to Section 10A-10(5).
SECTION II. The Planning Commission shall report its recommendation to the Town Council on
the proposed mendment pursmmt to Chapter 11, Title 115.1-481 of the 10150 Gode of Virginia, as
amended.
PASSED this
12th day of
December ,1990.
Robert E. Sevila, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
ATTEST:
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