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SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES — Wall Sign, Single Business
Updated: 6-17-2016
6/5/2019
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TYPE
9.b
For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering (mounted on a raceway
OK: internally illuminated channel letters,
or individual letters) is preferred to cabinet signs.
flush mounted, proposed
5.b
When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated, internally
N/A
illuminated cabinet signs may be considered.
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Reader boards are discouraged.
N/A
MATERIALS
4.c
Materials used in the sign should complement the building being served
OK: aluminum and acrylic are standard for
by the sign.
channel letter signs
COLOR
4.e
Color for raceway -mounted channel letters, the raceway shall match the
N/A: flush -mounted channel letters proposed
wall color.
Sign colors must be harmonious with each other.
OK
Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in daylight and at
OK
night.
Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent colors), are
The Acrylic orange proposed (#2119) is overly
prohibited.
bright; the darker orange (#2662) is preferred
Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as colors).
OK: two colors proposed (not counting black
Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the sign
trim caps and returns): white and orange
balance/unity.
(Acrylic #2119)
SIZE, SCALE, PROPORTION, AND LOCATION
4.b
Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback requirements as
OK: 108.14 sf proposed on 202'-9" storefront
outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance
linear frontage, which has been approved per
unless sian has a variance).
Zoning staff
Appendix
A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall area is a good
OK
A.A
working proportioning system for placing a sign.
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Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of elements and
OK
A.A.4
openings in an architectural design can affect our perception of scale and
can impact the appearance of a sign on a building.
9.d
The wall sign's size must coordinate with the architectural element's
OR the 4' high sign is in a large pediment
size.
with ample space between cornice lines and
sign edges
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.
N/A
9.a
Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture.
OK: the proposed sign location is in the center
of the main pediment and does not obscure any
The sign placement should not obscure architectural features or details,
(such as cornices, windows, columns, pilasters and paneling).
architectural features
9.d
An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign band is 18".
OK: the sign height is 4', but it is placed in a
large pediment (height to apex and to heights
This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the letters.
to mid -lines not provided), and the rendering
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
shows ample room (more than 6") between
bands.
edges of sign and edges of architectural feature
Degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance Corridor, and the
OK
architectural design of the building/area will determine sign size,
placement, and proportions.
4.d
Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface style) to the sign
OK
and the building.
Use of three typefaces or less.
OK: two typefaces proposed
Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a
balanced/legible/unified sign design.
9.e.iv
The width of the outline must be in proportion to the width of the letter.
N/A: no outline proposed, although the black
trim caps and returns may appear as an outline;
An outline width of 1/8" has been found to be an appropriate sign
dimension.
at 1" thickness, they are less than 1/8 the 4' tall
letters
TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS AND GRAPHICS
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4.f
The ARB may require that the color and scale of standard templates for
trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and graphics be modified.
OK
When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and/or graphics
should be incorporated as an integral part of the overall sign.
OK: the graphic exclamation point is
incorporated into the overall sign
5.a
External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved graphics/logos;
NA: no external illumination proposed
5.b
internal illumination may be considered for approval on a case -by -case
basis.
OK: internal illumination common for channel
letter signs
LIGHTING
9.e.i
External (or no) illumination is preferred for wall signs.
NA: no external illumination proposed
5.f
Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual clutter and
will be limited.
OK: internal illumination common for channel
letter signs
5.c
Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on size, balance,
complexity, and distance from the Entrance Corridor.
OK
9.e.iv
The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made opaque (zero light
transmission).
N/A: no cabinet signs proposed
5.e
External illumination should be shielded and not create glare.
NA: no external illumination proposed
All external light sources shall be white.
9.ii
Sign lighting (external) should be shielded so that it illuminates only face
of the sign and does not shine beyond 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.
OK: the aluminum returns will prevent light
spillage
Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when back -lit (halo-
lit).
N/A: no halo -lit channel letters proposed
9.iv
Cabinet signs shall have a non -illuminated background, or an opaque
(zero light transmission) background.
N/A: no cabinet signs proposed
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.
OK
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.
N/A: none such proposed
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ARB ACTIONS
If LED lighting is proposed the sign drawing must state The level of
The drawing is missing this note.
illumination provided by the LED lights will not exceed the illumination
produced by a single stroke of 30 milliamp (ma) neon.
Action on ARB-P (BP)2001-12
Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an
N/A: no red color proposed
Wood Grill
inappropriate color for signs. Pantone color match
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 ARB 2015-
Generally, for signs in the Entrance Corridors, red 485
114 & -115 Shell Signs
may be acceptable on a case -by -case basis as a
secondary color.
ARB Action Memo: 5/7/12
Visual clutter resulting from adjacency, for example
OK
at the Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for
not allowing illumination of the graphic.
ARB Action
Accent color letters can be used in a sign when portrayed as a
OK: the orange is an accent color.
Memo: 8/3/2015
graphic, up to 33% of the length of the sign.
Completeness Check for Signs
Project #/Name: _ARB2019-63: Big Lots wall signs
Date Received at County: _5/21/19
Date Received in Design Planning: _6/3/19.
Date of Checklist Check: _6/5/19 Assigned to/Date: _6/3/19 HNM,
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.)
® Yes (This sign will be constructed in an Entrance Corridor and it does not meet the conditions ofa $129.00
Comprehensive Sign Review. See ARB requirements nextpages)
❑ Yes (This sign will be constructed in an Entrance Corridor and it does meet the conditions ofa Waive Fee
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 I — 3)
WALL SIGNS
® A 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 location on the building, sign height above grade, and the length of building frontage. (Be sure to also
include these dimensions on the diagrams provided 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:
o Indication of sign type (channel letters, cabinet, panel, etc.).
o Indicate on the drawings the proposed materials 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.
o Provide accurate 1physical samples bf all colors proposed in the sign, preferably in the material proposed. (Paint
chips that accurately reflect the proposed colors are acceptable.)
o 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 For internally illuminated signs, indicate which areas of the sign are 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
® 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.
Commented [HMI]: Not provided