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Home My WebLink AboutARB201700067 Checklist 2017-07-21 SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST WITH REFERENCES-Freestanding Signs REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE 8.a Monument signs are preferred to pole-mounted signs. 'c. f Pole signs may be considered if existing site conditions rule out the ability to use a monument sign, and only when the pole N�, is in proportion to the sign cabinet or panel. MATERIALS O 8.6 Materials used in both the sign and support structures should �v�`�� w V be complementary. A "(,,, They should also support the aesthetics of the V building/complex being served by the sign. ❑_ 8.b It is preferred that the base material match one of the primary building materials unless the sign design represents itself as a freestanding element complementing the building. N( A -COLORS kyr 4.e Colors must be harmonious with each other. Grl ° eve Colors must not clash with other elements on the site,both c rttit...° b-tC c in.vsrtc.Js+✓/ /tom..a- S , when viewed in daylight and at night. Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent colors), are prohibited. G��to 41.4- .444. c,'`' ''-= Use of three colors or less 4 / CQ/ 6/d5 Black and white are colors. 1'Atilwwpa sQurr2E " LI;Tl �S AtE !6 wircr, GUT ,Ucnia Sitre(5 ✓3 vie< Updated: 9-30-2010 1 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTESi -% ,,_ Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to a balanced/unified sign design. o 9.c For raceway-mounted channel letters, raceways shall match ILV the wall color. Ai/ 71- LANDSCAPING vte 8.d Use ground cover, shrubs and/or trees to integrate freestanding D , v i..d4.> d-c.W d )2 `,c-`q-t""` 7A-4-e-rg signs into the overall site landscape. Use plants from the Albemarle County Recommended Plants a Gt List. SCALE AND SIZE ❑ Lb Signs may not exceed the size,height and setback -Co ,/ requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle "^' County Zoning Ordinance (unless the sign has received a variance). o/ 8.c The structure of a monument sign shall not overwhelm the / >,/ J L/ sign. 4iC--La-- —/� .^� rivers The structure and the sign that it supports must be in / proportion to each other. • (yt�g_ try la—+.(1,.."ys0 • SIGN LETTERING AND TYPEFACE � /t o 4.d Lettering should be in proportion(font size and typeface style) mead_ �v� p-ycizsc < ) to the sign and the building. Use of three typefaces or less. 4c c � 6t4t/ �"''ii „,,W pet,... Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a balanced, legible,unified sign design. Updated: 9-30-2010 2 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES o ,r8.e.iv If outlines of letters are proposed, the outline width must be in �/ proportion to the letter width. p w�,Qr �� , An outline width of 1/8"is the appropriate sign dimension. TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS, AND GRAPHICS ❑ 4.f The ARB may require that the color and scale of standard (� tV/ templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and ( ✓' t £r ""f"'-" �—cru graphics be modified. When used,trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and/or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part of the. overall sign. LIGHTING g. 8.e.i External illumination (or no illumination) is preferred for tIry Y-a f --� '� V freestanding signs. i CeAtt. O� A.-A-e.t.a./ V El S.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual Z clutter and will be limited. The design will be evaluated for size, balance, complexity, and distance from and relationship to the Entrance Corridor. D5.e External Illumination should be shielded and not create glare. Lighting should be aimed so as not to project illumination beyond the sign. All external light sources shall be white. Njo 8.e.ii Ground mounted lighting should be shielded by landscaping so that it is not visible from any adjacent property or right-of- Updated:9-30-2010 3 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES way. ❑/ 5.h An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign, (such as /A C/ exposed neon signs), shall not be used. ( v 5.g All illumination shall be non-blinking. / vEr 5.c External illumination(or no illumination) is preferred for approved graphics/logos; /3tii7 -«/ internal illumination may be considered for approval. teniet 40 -7/cal kr—at 8.e.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non-illuminated background, or an opaque (zero light transmission) background. 44- o a .e_ o,A v'C Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. /YvJ erc%4 S/ ❑ 8.e.iii Channel letters (although not likely appropriate for freestanding signs)with translucent faces shall be constructed �// p' such that no light spills outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. _ If back-lit(halo-lit),the faces and returns of channel letters �/ As be opaque. r ARB ACTIONS CA (ARB Billboards are inappropriate for the Entrance Corridors. A ' Action + "/ Memo: 1/19/10) No refacing design (no combination of colors, images, text and layout)will make the billboard an appropriate appearance. Updated:9-30-2010 4 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES Existing billboards may not increase in size and may not include modifications beyond the existing sign surface. Nl m- No new illumination of any kind may be added to the billboard. c (ARB Reader boards shall have an opaque background. , / Action 1 Memo: V 1/19/10) Only the letters may be illuminated, but illumination is not required. Reader boards shall not exceed 40% of the size of the overall sign face. The background color of the reader board shall be black or some other color already on the sign face. Construction of the reader board shall be integral with the main sign. The track holding the letters shall have minimal visual impact. VV (ARB Synthetic stucco is acceptable for signs if mounted on a solid 1 Action surface such as concrete block and if limited to use as a flat - , �ILlCe 0 724-9 007-1 Memo: surface as a background for lettering. 5/4/09) Styrofoam backing is not acceptable. 44 V Action on ARB- Red acrylic#2283 has been determined to be an P(BP)-2001-12 inappropriate color for signs. /l't° /_ a Updated: 9-30-2010 5 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES Wood Grill Pantone color match for 2283 is 485C. Red #2793 has been approved as an acceptable substitute. �1 // / Pantone color match for 2793 is 187C. (See below.) ( �( / 12/21/15 action on Generally, for signs in the Entrance Corridors, red 485 d,G/ ARB 2015-114 & may be acceptable on a case-by-case basis as a secondary -115 Shell Signs color. ❑ (ARB Scale, location, proximity to existing building(s), quality of Action sign materials, and sign height and other pre-existing Memo: conditions determine how much planting is required at the 10/5/09) base of the freestanding sign. ❑ If LED lighting is proposed the sign drawing must state The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will not �� / e �� i4 exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30 milliamp (ma) neon. ❑ Internal LED for the gas pricing: Daytime intensity limited to 70%of maximum intensity;Nighttime intensity limited to (1-1/ 16% of maximum intensity with automatic dimming at dusk. ARB Visual clutter resulting from adjacency, for example at the Action Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing N/ Memo: illumination of the graphic. 5/7/12 • Updated: 9-30-2010 6 Completeness Check for Signs (¢.,G�, Project#/Name: a W6€ A C SgVa/„v S i.S "tL Date Received at County: --,/S/, -1 Date Received in Design Planning: 12 sji 7 Date of Checklist Check: 7/: 6/i / Assigned to/Date: FEES 3. ARB 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) jerat ❑ Yes (This sign will be constructed in an Entrance Corridor and it does not meet the conditions of a $17.00 / Comprehensive Sign Review. See ARB requirements next pages) ❑ Yes (This sign will be constructed in an Entrance Corridor and it does meet the conditions of a Waive Fee 67 Comprehensive Sign Review. See ARB requirements next pages) ❑ No (This sign will not be constructed in an Entrance Corridor) $0.00 FEE TOTAL(Please add all the amounts checked in sections 1—3): $ FREESTANDING SIGNS A. Submittal Requirements Uergie plan or latest approved plat showing,to scale,the proposed location of the sign(s)with dimensions. L.12"-bistance from the sign to the property lines and/or edge of the VDOT right-of-way. ff the sign will be located in an easement,a letter of approval from the easement holder will be required. A to-scale color illustration of the proposed sign showing Dimensions of the sign,including overall hbjgtft from the ground;cab size, lertiatfilnd de$tb C size,etc. (Be sure to also incl ethes dimensions on the diagrams provided in the Sign Permit Application 12"-Proposed letteand/o graphics their proposed location. 0 Entrance Corridor Requiremett s�f 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: if internally illuminated,indicate which areas of the jign are opatitrelnd which are illuminated.Internally lluminated cabinet signs must have opaque bac ounds.(Opaque materials don't allow light to pass through. When lit only from behind,the color of an opaq material cannot be detected nor can objects be seen through it.) identification of proposed nittherfals and c s.Include standard color id numbers(Pantone,Benjamin Moore, Acrylic,etc.)for all materials,text,graphics,base,faces,trim caps,returns,etc. Provide accurate physical samples of all colors proposed,preferably in the material proposed.(Paint chips that accurately reflect the proposed colors are acceptable.) vide a site plan showing proposed landscaping around the sign, including botanical names and planting sizes. Additional submittal materials may be required if review by the Architectural Review Board is necessary:(The applicant will be notified if this requirement applies.) / , WALL SIGNS ❑ A drawing,to sca Kwmg dimensions of the sign(1e ,height,depth). ❑ Elevation drawing()or ma ified photograph of the en e building,to scale and in color,showing ❑ The sign location on the b siding,sign height a.ove grade,and the length of building frontage. (Be sure to also include these dimensions on th iaurams provided n Appendix B.) ❑ Sign lettering and/or graphics their prop.sed location. ❑ Entrance Corridor Requirements: If t'- si:n is to be constructed in an Entrance Corridor also provide a color illustration of the front and side elevations o the sign showing: o Indication of sign type(channel lette .,ca.' et,panel,etc.). o Indicate on the drawings the propo:ed materia and colors.Include standard color identification numbers (Pantone,Benjamin Moore,Acry tc,etc.)for all .aterials,text,graphics, faces,trim caps, etc.For channel letter signs,indicate on the drawing t r at the raceway co . shall match the color of the wall to which the raceway is attached. o Provide accurate physical i mples of all colors propose. . the sign,preferably in the material proposed.(Paint chips that accurately refl• t the proposed colors are accept..le.) o Location of proposed light fixtures and manufacturer cut she: s describing illumination type,intensity,style, shielding,color,and height.All lighting must meet ordinance requirements as outlined in Section 4.17. o For internally illuminated signs, indicate which areas of the sign ar opaque and which are illuminated. (Opaque materials 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 //�� 0 'The location of proposed light fixtures identified on a plan and/or elevation y®/�''F'!"' `�`- �'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. NOTES: