HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201700075 Checklist 2017-08-11 SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES—Wall Sign, Single Business
Updated: 6-17-2016
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9.6 For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering _ � �yyi fti(mounted on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to _ 6 OX en� va y ! 0 i oThsQ
cabinet signs.
vd 5.6 When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated, /4/4..
' ` internally illuminated cabinet signs may be considered.
U❑ 6 Reader boards are discouraged. ,l/( 4
MATERIALS
f d 4.c Materials used in the sign should complement the building
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I/ COLOR
4.e Color for raceway-mounted channel letters, the raceway Nir-
shall match the wall color.
Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. OetArt0 ,,,,,„,...at G ,..v✓,
Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in
daylight and at night.
Overly intense color, (such as dayglo of fluorescent
colors), are prohibited.
Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as
colors)
Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the
sign balance/unity.
SIZE, SCALE, PROPORTION,AND LOCATION
❑ 4.b Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback -
requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle
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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 / .cyotf Lc try- him
A.A area is a good working proportioning system for placing a .��t
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o Appendix Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of
A.A.4 elements and openings in an architectural design can affect
our perception of scale and can impact the appearance of a
0sign on a building. _
❑ 9 d The wall sign's size must coordinate with the architectural "Le ,
element's size. 31--2 adt) � —4+4
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. /l( A-
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9.a Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture. ,, tocotst `rk 4, c'`� `a ceiti
The sign placement should riot obscure architectural
features or details, (such as cornices, windows, columns, ,r,A.,',^„4 'f! .Se-.€,,e
,0,,.R\ pilasters and paneling).
g d An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign
j band is 18". (1/ 14
This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the if A t)il1th_- 141,7 r
letters. Ce ia
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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. (�/
Degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance
Corridor, and the architectural design of the building/area
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will determine sign size, placement, and proportions.
p- 4.d Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface p. � i e Inn Sr-. It
style)to the sign and the building. 17 iS1e
Use of three typefaces or less. 2
Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to Ail A
a balanced/legible/unified sign design.
,n 9.e.iv The width of the outline must be in proportion to the width
of the letter. ititt k
An outline width of 1/8" has been found to be an
appropriate sign dimension. p41 A-
TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS AND GRAPHICS
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g� 4.f The ARB may require that the color and scale of standard
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templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos /
and graphics be modified. /csv�^v "� 46tt-inet6 64€0
When used,trademarks, service marks, corporate logos fJ 4*Wr</ 0' 4 7vt#4
` and/or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part /
of the overall sign. 1' " ` i
❑ la External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved g t ry_�tn --.P y O4,,
\�" graphics/logos; NI a - — —
Lb internal illumination may be considered for approval on a
case-by-case basis.
LIGHTING4
/ro 9.e.i External (or no) illumination is preferred for wall signs. : keid-s
l{ ❑ /S.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to v �e d�—
�/ visual clutter and will be limited.
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❑ S.t Internal
illumination design approval will be the evaluatednr oce (% P1 C e%2 e 25
size, balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance VVV
Corridor.
c59.e.iv The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made �P � y�`
opaque(zero light transmission).
tea 5.e External illumination should be shielded and not create e 0
glare. Z
All external light sources shall be white.
a 9.ii Sign lighting (external) should be shielded so that it
i/ illuminates only face of the sign and does not shine beyond 2
the edge of the sign. '
V9.iii Channel letters with translucent faces must have no light
spilling outward from the top,bottom, sides or back. t v r (-
Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when
back-lit(halo-lit).
1 "❑ \'.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non-illuminated background, or r ' G�y � Sf
�/ an opaque(zero light transmission)background. J
Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills /
outward from the top,bottom, sides or back.
.a" 5.g All illumination shall be non-blinking.
\ o 5.h An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign, j
(such as exposed neon signs), shall not be used in the
Entrance Corridors.
FRB ACTIONS
❑ /) If LED lighting is proposed the sign drawing must state p b � �w U's:--1 �
The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will � � 1 c.,---,
not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of
30 milliamp (ma) neon.
Action on ARB-P Red acrylic#2283 has been determined to be an (V! lk
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(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 / A
115 Shell Signs secondary color.
ARB Visual clutter resulting from adjacency, for example at the U
A tion Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing S�j / on_a_inSe. WE 5 "" (
emo: illumination of the graphic.
5/7/12 ' 4/l.
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
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ARB COMPREWriNSIVE SIGN REVIEW APPROVEi "ONDITIONS
PROJECT#/NAME: ARB-2003-157 Woodbrook Shopping Center
TAX MAP/PARCEL#: Tax Map 45,Section 2,Parcels 3,4,4B,and 4A
SIGN FEATURE VED CONDITION. NOTES
l , SIGN TYPE çsigns
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COLORS Up to five colors can be used for each sign (
in the shopping center as long as the These criteria were updated
V additional two colors lead to a coordinated following the ARB's July 7,
appearance.The background color is 2014 meeting.
counted as one of the five colors. 5 e.,016Z® ..e cVaac.ot '^4"- /1
/LETTER COLOR Meets general Entrance Corridor Sign �/�✓•a..�''ad
V Guidelines
Blue(The shade of blue shall coordinate eat BACKGROUND COLOR with the shades of blue used fot the 771,''l'9�' -"""'" P ` "
backgrounds of existing signs in the
shopping center)or mottled gray(sample)
SIZE LIMITATIONS Sign scale and overall size shall be $c.pvL (0� vlh �- 4
coordinated with the other existing'elements �p-2r r"'"
on the building.
LOCATIONS Signs shall be located so that they shall not
obscure important architectural elements. r"+a � u en.adi
Signs installed on false roofs shall be
located such that they are centered within (°eyvrs ++c r/E in4".
the roof span or over a door or between roof yeasts
elements,while maintaining appropriate
scale. Signs installed on walls shall be
located to maintain compatibility with
window and door openings and other wall
features.
LOGO/GRAPHICS Graphics, if used, should be incorporated as 4
DETAILS an integral part of the overall sign.
ILLUMINATION May be xterna i luminated o (CO- Lw,Lri—wJ L-144-nti
__s7 DETAILS illuminated. �� ��a
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This form outlines the specific design criteria established for signs at this location.
All standard ARB Sign Guidelines also apply.
Completeness Check for signs
Project#/Name:- Wi — 7 S c,/ dar6o,n Sct
Date Received at County: 7/2,0/,7
Date Received in Design Planning: ,/
Date of Checklist Check: 7/.�i 1 // 7 Assigned to/Date: ,M 4
FEES
3. ARE Review— Will the permanent sign(s)be constructed in an Entrance Corridor?
(See the Entrance Corridor map in the Sign Permit Application packet for a list of Entrance Corridors.) `�
'"a Yes (This sign will be constructed in an Entrance Corridor and . eet the conditions of a $120.00 I
Comprehensive Sign Review. See ARB requirements next pages. /
O Yes (This sign will be constructed in an Entrance Corridor and it does meet the conditions of a Waive Fee
Comprehensive Sign Review. See ARB requirements next pages)
O No (This sign will not be constructed in an Entrance Corridor) S 0.00
FEE TOTAL(Please add all the amounts checked in sections 1—3): $
FREESTANDIN. SIGNS /�
• A. Submittal Require' ents /,✓
\ ❑ Site plan or latest approved p :t showing,to scale,the proposed motion of the sign(s)with dimensions.
❑ Distance from the sign to the pr..erty lines and/or edge of th VDOT right-of-way.
O If the sign will be located in an ease ent, a letter of appr9(aal from the easement holder will be required.
❑ A to-scale color illustration of the propose. ign sh wing
❑ Dimensions of the sign, including overall eiight from the ground;cabinet size, length,width and depth;base
size,etc. (Be sure to also include these dimen o . on the diagrams provided in the Sign Permit Application packet)
0 Proposed lettering and/or graphics in t,eir pro..sed location.
❑ Entrance Corridor Requirements: If th sign is to be . nstructed in an Entrance Corridor,also provide a color
illustration of the front and side elevat' ns of the sign sho ing:
o If internally illuminated,indicat hich areas of the sign a opaque and which are illuminated. Internally
illuminated cabinet signs must ave opaque backgrounds. ( aque materials don't allow light to pass through.
When lit only from behind, a color of an opaque material ca of be detected nor can objects be seen through it.)
o Identification of proposed aterials,and colors. Include standar olor id numbers(Pantone,Benjamin Moore,
Acrylic, etc.)for all mat tals,text,graphics,base,faces,trim caps, turns,etc.
o Provide accurate physi al samples of all colors proposed,preferably it the material proposed. (Paint chips that
accurately reflect th roposed colors are acceptable.)
o Provide a site plan howing proposed landscaping around the sign, including botanical names and planting sizes.
o Additional submittal materials may be required if review by the Architectural Review Board is necessary. (The
applicant will be notified if this requirement applies.)
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WALL SIGNS
drawing,to scale,showing dimensions of the sign(length,height,depth).
Elevation drawing(s)or modified photograph of the entire building,to scale and in color,showing
The sign don on the building,sin ht a ove grade,and the length of litititifictontage.(Be sure to also
include these dimensions on the diagrams p Pr ed in Appendix B)
Sign lettering and/or graphics in their proposed location.
❑✓Entrance Corridor Requirements: If the sign is to be constructed in an Entrance Corridor also provide a color
illustration of the front and side elevations of the sign showing:
Lin'"Indication of sign type(channel letters,cabinet,panel,etc.).
Indicate on the drawings the proposed matificls and colors. Include standard color identification numbers
(Pantone,Benjamin Moore,Acrylic,etc.)for all materials,text,graphics, faces,trim caps, etc.For channel letter
signs, indicate on the drawing that the raceway color shall match the color of the wall to which the raceway is
attached.
vrProvide accurate physical samples of all colors proposed in the sign,,,ppreferably in the material proposed. (Paint
chips that accurately reflect the,proposed colors are acceptable.) Kwt7PCy.a_
fp ".Location of proposed light fixtures and manufacturer cut sheets describing illumination type,intensity, style,
shielding,color,and height.All lighting must meet ordinance requirements as outlined in Section 4.17.
o Fir internally illuminated signs, indicate which areas of the sign are opaque and which are illuminated. (Opaque
aterials don't allow light to pass through. When lit only from behind,the color of an opaque material cannot be
detected nor can objects be seen through it.)
ILLUMINATION REQUIREMENTS
❑ The location of proposed light fixtures identified on a plan and/or elevation
❑ Manufacturer cut sheets describing illumination type, intensity,style, shielding,color,and height.All lighting must
meet ordinance requirements as outlined in Section 4.17 of the Zoning Ordinance.
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