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SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES—Wall Sign, Single Business
Updated: 6-17-2016
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1 / 9.b For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering j14� / /ov
(mounted on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to
cabinet signs.
c/❑ 5.b When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated, AjA_
internally illuminated cabinet signs may be considered.
6 Reader boards are discouraged. /U(A
MATERIALS
y'4.c Materials used in the sign should complement the building i,y.) ,./..0
being served by the sign.
COLOR
❑ 4.e ' ,0-61or for raceway-mounted channel letters, the raceway
shall match the wall color.
•Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. 4 a-n-rtil anweiveyvtojG tn.24 &i
L Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in y , 1.0., Adea..-e-
daylight and at night. -,D9
y serly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent � o..,0 +' vL.c-uCe.-, &. Vs/fl-.4C- ,�
colors), are prohibited. r.�.a1�o4..tQ "Ko / 4/et—Z.
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• Use of three colors or less (black and white considered asi L va t4a C4( In'S n-0-4 ei ""'rv"2"
colors) / a �S 3 w! u% �fs
Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the
sign balance/unity.
SIZE, SCALE, PROPORTION,AND LOCATION
b Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback
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requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle /�, 77 412 ^j
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County Zoning Ordinance (unless sign has a variance).
q Appendix A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall c � �
V A.A area is a good working proportioning system for placing a �C� ek ce n+.�'
sign. w.
❑ Appendix Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of %& ru2-p.,t_ 71-e c--Qt tv c__i Al'cZL
V A.A.4 elements and openings in an architectural design can affect a.,a4y, ,- .
our perception of scale and can impact the appearance of a __ c, -71--, /�,
sign on a building. 6%
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9.d The wall sign's size must coordinate with the architectural j� n ,� co �, „ t? Nt- re_
element's size. "` � �` c.6..ma , �InA
The sign should not over-crowd the architectural element, ".tem}y 1-,,2Ltn� w
the wall, or the sign area. _ q,ciL /�12n,#La ,..0 ,au/ / `/ I/ c o-
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Buildings and building elements should not be used as f� /�Y I
billboards.
vzv 9.a Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture. ,ry „ 0 J
The sign placement should not obscure architectural i .1� , ", 04 C _ ea
features or details, (such as cornices, windows, columns, Y - / �`J�
pilasters and paneling).
27-9.d An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign 3 2 0 Wl /}c 5 g g V(, Y'r. )
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band is 18".
This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the � aletters. /ILvvl t- , )- e .. (0 ut.1..ali G.,(/C •
4" of clear space above, below, and to the sides of a , / / q L__OT / A de
channel letter sign is considered a minimum, with larger g 4I. l n
clearances required for larger sign bands.
Degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance en C/C '
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Corridor, and the architectural design of the building/ ea_� , n C o' er cf.e-yU G✓r tip
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will determine sign size, placement, and proportions.
y4.d Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface N`
style) to the sign and the building.
Use of three typefaces or less. ��qfv yp ?
Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to I"'r
a balanced/legible/unified sign design.
p t� 9.e.iv The width of the outline must be in proportion to the width „"Q end(An.„( 62,4465U�f6-rp
Vof the letter. 7 /1
An outline width of 1/8" has been found to be an
appropriate sign dimension. L Q ( ( 1/2i a cn�w� ✓r`
TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS AND GRAPHICS — V � r
❑ 4.f The•ARB may require that the color and scale of standard 7 e•._, /� c_ ,,,
V templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos c-td4,/, 1c2-
and graphics be modified.
When used,trademarks, service marks, corporate logos y/x c cc e cy ,j*4 . "l EN-ray.... -
and/or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part toCj,L cy,_'.o
of the overall sign.
V" S.a External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved et-AA--tom..
graphics/logos;
❑ Lb internal illumination may be considered for approval on a . �J
�/ case-by-case basis.
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LIGHTING
„ o 9.e.i External (or no) illumination is preferred for wall signs. ,-( oVbf) __ %r.^,,,..f Arc
El If Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to b
visual clutter and will be limited. p t„ w7,t •
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❑ 5.c Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on
size, balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance
Corridor.
V 9.e.iv The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made N(
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opaque (zero light transmission).
ityr 5.e External illumination should be shielded and not create tina
glare. [
All external light sources shall be white. N/ 111"
V9.ii Sign lighting (external) should be shielded so that it /illuminates only face of the sign and does not shine beyond �JI A"
the edge of the sign.
tyc.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). /.
o//9.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non-illuminated background, or �1„� to c to �(p
`/ an opaque (zero light transmission) background. J`�
Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills
1 � outward from the top,bottom, sides or back.
l/" 5.g - All illumination shall be non-blinking. I/
g� 5.h An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign, /
V (such as exposed neon signs), shall not be used in the t/(/�1
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 / to c-n
not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of
/ 30 milliamp (ma) neon.
i Action on ARB-P Red acrylic#2283 has been determined to be an
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(BP)2001-12 inappropriate color for signs. Pantone color match �v p�
Wood Grill for 2283 is 485C. Red#2793 has been approved ,P7!3 / P % �j�'-/ sty
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substitute. Pantone color match Gj� Cn.�. -r' Grp /-/s s /I-rcis87C. (See below.) _12/21/15 action on Cfor signs in the Entrance Corridors, red 485
r / ARB 2015-114 &- may be acceptable on a case-by-case basis as a f(A
v 115 Shell Signs secondary color.
ARB Visual clutter resulting from adjacency, for example at the
VAction Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing
Memo: illumination of the graphic. it A
5/7/12
IIIe- 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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