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Home My WebLink AboutARB201900036 Checklist 2019-04-16 .4. SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES—Wall Sign,Single Business Updated: 6-17-2016 • REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE V9.b For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering ( / f;� (mounted on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to / G"''` 1•4- z j cabinet signs. 5.b When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated, internally illuminated cabinet signs may be considered. /)av 6 Reader boards are discouraged. /ti/ _ MATERIALS ❑ . 4.c Materials used in the sign should complement the building being served by the sign. -n—L✓L -' COLOR 4.e Color for raceway-mounted channel letters, the raceway it/L+ shall match the wall color. �T Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. �G ..9( Cu-e 1(GtJ kJ( ll4,t•` „-`I--' ign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in 63 daylight and at night. Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent colors), are prohibited. `L ��'�`''l L`�`" ~" Use of three colors or less(black and white considered as colors) f 6 e+— (t) Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the i sign balance/unity. SIZE,SCALE, PROPORTION,AND LOCATION C7 ❑ 4.b Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle 0 1. 1 VA fir, a 4 '� `�° REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES } County Zoning Ordinance(unless sign has a variance). Appendix A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall 644.7„ �, A.A area is a good working proportioning system for placing a ,e�.,� J �- ', sign. Yic� ,� `�- s> U t cA ‘ Appendix Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of (, l/. It— A.A.4 elements and openings in an architectural design can affect our perception of scale and can impact the appearance of a sign on a building. 4/.... 9.d The wall sign's size must coordinate with the architectural element's size. �A`/�/ The sign should not over-crowd the architectural element, the wall, or the sign area. Buildings and building elements should not be used as billboards. ii 9.a Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture. , a 4s mac-c,; The sign placement should not obscure architectural ad" features or details, (such as cornices, windows, columns, pilasters and paneling). ❑ 9.d An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign _ / band is 18". This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the `'/ -- letters. I v I 4" of clear space above, below, and to the sides of a channel letter sign is considered a minimum, with larger /l'( clearances required for larger sign bands. Degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance ' Corridor, and the architectural design of the building/area i f/t S. t • , /2.7 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES will determine sign size, placement, and proportions. ❑ 4.d Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface style) to the sign and the building. (6,1,E Use of three typefaces or less. �2 L Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a balanced/legible/unified sign design. /41( ❑ 9.e.iv The width of the outline must be in proportion to the width of the letter. l v' An outline width of 1/8" has been found to be an A) ( appropriate sign dimension. r t TRADEMARKS,CORPORATE LOGOS AND GRAPHICS ❑ 4.f The ARB may require that the color and scale of standard templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos /V( and graphics be modified. When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and/or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part { tt- of the overall sign.- o 5.a External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved I graphics/logos; v ❑ _�S.b internal illumination may be considered for approval on a �'case-by-case basis. LIGHTING 9.e.i External(or no) illumination is preferred for wall signs. A C-eziC / moo' 51 Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual clutter and will be limited. 3 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES , v' 5.c Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on ��`� (ire C& " size, balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance Corridor. , (o) 9.e.iv The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made ` .t v Gam, , ,� / opaque(zero light transmission). 7711 /Yy A (�(CL` L"Lc � jy `t L_-, o 5.e External illumination should be shielded and not create glare. All external light sources shall be white. /I ;-- 1--%---z--?-1-7 . -. ❑ 9.ii Sign lighting (external) should be shielded so that it illuminates only face of the sign and does not shine beyond A/ //" the edge of the sign. ❑ 9.iii Channel letters with translucent faces must have no light spilling outward from the top,bottom, sides or back. , -- Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when back-lit(halo-lit). Ai( I---- , .iv Cabinet signs shall have anon-illuminated background, or ! / �.� p ,an opaque(zero light transmission)background. " Lt."-.-� Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills �� outward from the top,bottom, sides or back. �� ❑ 5.g All illumination shall be non-blinking. L/ �- o 5.h An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign, (such as exposed neon signs), shall not be used in the ------ Entrance Corridors. ARB ACTIONS o If LED lighting is proposed the sign drawing must state (----- The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30 milliamp (ma) neon. -a�Action on ARB-P Red acrylic#2283 has been determined to be an /// 4 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES (BP)2001-12 inappropriate color for signs. Pantone color match Wood Grill for 2283 is 485C. Red#2793 has been approved as an acceptable substitute. Pantone color match for 2793 is 187C. (See below.) 12/21/15 action on Generally, for signs in the Entrance Corridors,red 485 / /— �/� ARB 2015-114 &- may be acceptable on a case-by-case basis as a �/ I 115 Shell Signs secondary color. ARB Visual clutter resulting from adjacency, for example at the 1 Action Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing t'�/( Memo: illumination of the graphic. 5/7/12 ARB Accent color letters can be used in a sign when portrayed Action as a graphic,up to 33%of the length of the sign. ( ) Memo: 8/3/2015 5 SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES—Multiple Business Center Updated: 5-20-2010 • REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES GENERAL ISSUES ❑.-/10 Coordination(sip type size,placement, illumination, color,and/or font) s-fequired for multiple business centers C )4&J/2-I ( `-;'L`1 signs ❑ 10.c Sign compatibility maintained through color or font and 4_4_ `� (� typeface selection. ❑ 10.a The future review for new signs in an existing multiple business center will take into consideration the rfL�� compatibility with the existing building(s) and sign(s). ❑ Appendix Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of L. A.A.4 elements and openings in an architectural design can affect our perception of scale and can impact the appearance of a sign on a building. / II. General Consider all standard sign guidelines. Sign Guidelines TYPE ❑ 10.b All wall signs in a multiple business center must utilize the L—_ same sign type. ❑ 10.a The first approved sign installed in a multiple business center will establish the standard for all future signs for that (� center. (.j/ LOCATION ❑ 9.a Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture. cAsv 1 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES The sign placement should not obscure architectural v S features or details, (such as cornices,windows, columns, /Yuu pilasters and paneling). (,f5 10 Unified sign placement is required; signs must be placed on the building to establish a unified appearance. SCALE AND PROPORTION(multiple businesses) o Appendix A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall % / �o i 1"O✓7i . . \.dive A.A area is a good working proportioning system for placing a iel,‘ � sign. V ❑ 9.d Degree of visibility,the distance from the Entrance Corridor, and the architectural design of the building/area JA -121-1)1 will determine sign size,placement, and proportions. An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign band is 18". This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the letters. 4" of clear space above, below,and to the sides of a channel letter sign is considered a minimum, with larger clearances required for larger sign bands. ARB Disregard approved comprehensive sign criteria when a / Directive multi-tenant building becomes a single tenant building, with 1 11-19-12 the understanding that if/when the building is again j meeting occupied by multiple tenants either the previously approved Ai( criteria will be reinstated and all new and existing signs will conform to those criteria, or new criteria will be proposed, reviewed and approved. 2 ARB COMPkr,nENSIVE SIGN PLAN - APPROVED CRITERIA PROJECT#/NAME: ARB-F(Sign)1992-09 The Gardens Shopping Center* TAX MAP/PARCEL#: Tax Map 45,Parcel 104B1,907-923 Gardens Blvd. SIGN FEATURE APPROVED CRITERIA SIGN TYPE Cabinet LETTER FACE COLOR As per standard guidelines;unlimited number TRIM CAP/RETURN COLOR n/a RACEWAY COLOR n/a 1/. CABINET FACE COLORS As per standard guidelines,with opaque background; unlimited number 11 AAA �.,�wS 1 �mc'� (p Q , SIZE LIMITATIONS As per zoning L- LOCATION(S) Centered in sign band MOUNTING DETAILS Direct to wall l� LOGO/GRAPHICS DETAILS As per standard guidelines 1/- ILLUMINATION DETAILS Internal,with opaque background V `� TEXT No limit LETTER TYPE/FONT No limit MATERIALS No limit This form outlines the specific design criteria established for signs at this location. All standard ARB Sign Guidelines also apply. *These criteria were revised by the ARB on December 5,2016 based on existing signs at that time.This CSP applies to the building located approximately 250' east of Seminole Trail. • '� ~ �tS� �S Lu� ' /