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SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES – Wall Sign, Single Business
Updated: 6-17-2016
REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES
TYPE
9.b For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering (mounted on a raceway
or individual letters) is preferred to cabinet signs.
OK: internal, halo-lit reverse channel letter
sign proposed.
5.b When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated, internally
illuminated cabinet signs may be considered.
N/A: no cabinet sign or reader boards proposed
6 Reader boards are discouraged.
MATERIALS
4.c Materials used in the sign should complement the building being served
by the sign.
OK: painted aluminum letters proposed, in
compliance with CSP for TMP 78-55D
COLOR
4.e
Color for raceway-mounted channel letters, the raceway shall match the
wall color.
Mounting technique not specified
Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. OK: only two similar colors permitted as per
CSP (Duranodic bronze or “Everlasting” 1038
Benjamin Moore Classic Colors), and the
duranodic bronze is specified. Only the one
color is proposed. This is not an overly intense
color and will not clash with the building
materials.
Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in daylight and at
night.
Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or 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 County Zoning Ordinance
(unless sign has a variance).
The sign height is 17” H by 312” L (1.4167’ x
26’). The height complies with the maximum
outlined in the CSP (18”), but the length (at
26’) in a 30’-long sign band means that there
will be only 2’ of clearance between the edges
of the sign band and the first and last letters of
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the sign. The CSP states that the “sides of sign
band [are] located 27” from the edge of the
bay.” Therefore, if the sign leaves only 24”
clearance on either side, it bleeds past the
edges of the sign band by 3 inches on either
side (or 6” total). Length of sign must be
reduced by 6”.
Thickness of letters not specified. CSP states
returns must be exactly 4”.
Appendix
A.A
A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall area is a good
working proportioning system for placing a sign.
The CSP drawings suggest the sign band on
the south elevation of building 4 is 33” tall,
whereas these modified drawings state that
sign band is 47” tall; field verify sign band
height.
Appendix
A.A.4
Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of elements and
openings in an architectural design can affect our perception of scale and
can impact the appearance of a sign on a building.
OK
9.d The wall sign’s size must coordinate with the architectural element’s
size.
OK: the sign location (centered horizontally
and vertically in the sign band area between
the first-story and second-story windows)
complies with the criterion in the CSP.
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 centered in
the bay, as per the CSP. The sign placement should not obscure architectural 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". OK: max height as per CSP is 18” and this
sign is 17” tall. There is ample clearance This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the letters.
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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.
between the top of the sign and the bottom of
the sills on the second-story windows and
between the bottom of the sign and the soldier
course acting as a lintel to the first-story
windows. However, the proportions are in
question: this package suggests the sign band
height is 47” tall (with a 17” tall sign, this
leaves 15” clearance on top and bottom); the
CSP suggests it is 33” tall, which would only
leave 8” clearance on either side.
Degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance Corridor, and the
architectural design of the building/area will determine sign size,
placement, and proportions.
OK
4.d Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface style) to the sign
and the building.
OK
Use of three typefaces or less. OK: one typeface (Times New Roman)
proposed
Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a
balanced/legible/unified sign design.
N/A
9.e.iv The width of the outline must be in proportion to the width of the letter. N/A: no outline proposed
An outline width of 1/8” has been found to be an appropriate sign
dimension.
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 and graphics be modified.
N/A: no logo proposed
When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and/or graphics
should be incorporated as an integral part of 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 proposed: JS warm
white LED, as specified by CSP
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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 proposed: JS warm
white LED, as specified by CSP
5.c Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on size, balance,
complexity, and distance from the Entrance Corridor.
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.
N/A: no face-lit channel letters proposed
Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when back-lit (halo-
lit).
OK: halo-lit, reverse channel letters proposed
as required per CSP
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
ARB ACTIONS
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.
The note has been included but not verbatim
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Action on ARB-P (BP)2001-12
Wood Grill
Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an
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.)
N/A: no red color proposed
12/21/15 action on ARB 2015-
114 & -115 Shell Signs
Generally, for signs in the Entrance Corridors, red 485
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
at the Hardee’s locations, is a reasonable basis for
not allowing illumination of the graphic.
OK
ARB Action
Memo: 8/3/2015
Accent color letters can be used in a sign when portrayed as a
graphic, up to 33% of the length of the sign.
N/A: no accent colors proposed
Completeness Check for Signs
Project #/Name: __ARB-2019-78: Horizon Family Eye Care signs [Luxor Buildings 4&5]________________
Date Received at County: ___6/28/19__________________________________________________________
Date Received in Design Planning: ___ca. 7/1/19________________________________________________
Date of Checklist Check: __7/8/19_____________ Assigned to/Date: ___HNM 7/3/19______________
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 of a
Comprehensive Sign Review. See ARB requirements next pages.)
$129.00
Yes (This sign will be constructed in an Entrance Corridor and it does meet the conditions of a
Comprehensive Sign Review. See ARB requirements next pages.)
Waive Fee
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): $________
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 physical samples of 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.
NOTES: Complete
Commented [HM1]: The fee has been paid, but this has a CSP
and fee is waived, so payment must be returned