HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201900077 Checklist 2019-09-18 SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST WITH REFERENCES—Freestanding Signs
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C, g�8.a Monument signs are preferred to pole-mounted signs. L—
Pole signs may be considered if existing site conditions rule
out the ability to use a monument sign, and only when the pole
is in proportion to the sign cabinet or panel.
Z❑ MATERIALS
8.6 Materials used in both the sign and support structures should
be complementary. -�
They should also support the aesthetics of the
building/complex being served by the sign.
l ❑ 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.
COLORS Co) am �l
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4.e Colors must be harmonious with each other. /r 2/e ,`.�v- �Q
Colors must not clash with other elements on the site, both
when viewed in daylight and at night.
Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent colors), ciiu4 �j u�' ,,t /6 ( <�
are prohibited.
Use of three colors or less
Black and white are colors.
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Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to a
balanced/unified sign design. 7
ty9.c For raceway-mounted channel letters,raceways shall match Al
the wall color. /' 4—
LANDSCAPING
y8.d Use ground cover, shrubs and/or trees to integrate freestanding
signs into the overall site landscape. L
Use plants from the Albemarle County Recommended Plants L� ,——
List.
SCALE AND SIZE
o 4.b Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback
requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle b/et/0 A (2'5. e
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County Zoning Ordinance (unless the sign has received a
, variance).
8.c The structure of a monument sign shall not overwhelm the
sign.
The structure and the sign that it supports must be in
proportion to each other.
SIGN LETTERING AND TYPEFACE
❑ 4.d Lettering should be in proportion(font size and typeface style)
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to the sign and the building. " -j-C G
Use of three typefaces or less.
Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a .1.2
balanced, legible,unified sign design.
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❑ 8 .iv If outlines of letters are proposed, the outline width must be in
proportion to the letter width. L-/--
An outline width of 1/8" is the appropriate sign dimension. L'
TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS,AND GRAPHICS
❑ 4.f The ARB may require that the color and scale of standard
1 templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and
graphics be modified.
When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and/or
graphics should be incorporated as an integral part of the
overall sign.
VHTING
❑ 8.e.i External illumination (or no illumination) is preferred for
freestanding signs.
(" ' o 5.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual ^
clutter and will be limited. Ge G 1'W
The design will be evaluated for size, balance,complexity,and ////II
distance from and relationship to the Entrance Corridor. V'/ /41?- �n L�ii �Y'
❑ S.a External Illumination should be shielded and not create glare.
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Lighting should be aimed so as not to project illumination
beyond the sign.
All external light sources shall be white.
8 e.ii Ground mounted lighting should be shielded by landscaping so
that it is not visible from any adjacent property or right-of-
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way.
?' 5.h An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign, (such as / �"
L, exposed neon signs), shall not be used. /
❑ 5.g All illumination shall be non-blinking. i
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o 5.c External illumination(or no illumination) is preferred for
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approved graphics/logos;
internal illumination may be considered for approval. a
o 8.e.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non-illuminated background, or an
opaque (zero light transmission)background. 1
Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills
outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. !/
❑ 8.e.iii Channel letters (although not likely appropriate for
freestanding signs)with translucent faces shall be constructed 41/
such that no light spills outward from the top, bottom, sides or
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If back-lit(halo-lit),the faces and returns of channel letters A / /�.
shall be opaque. / /�►
ARB ACTIONS
❑ ,{BARB Billboards are inappropriate for the Entrance Corridors.
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Memo:
1/19/10) No refacing design(no combination of colors, images, text and
layout)will make the billboard an appropriate appearance. /e
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Existing billboards may not increase in size and may not /
include modifications beyond the existing sign surface. !,t" K
No new illumination of any kind may be added to the i/ „/
billboard. �(/( r�
Reader boards shall have an opaque background.
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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.
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6 (ARB Synthetic stucco is acceptable for signs if mounted on a solid
Action surface such as concrete block and if limited to use as a flat d pc_Memo: surface as a background for lettering.
5/4/09) Styrofoam backing is not acceptable.
Vb Action on ARB- Red acrylic#2283 has been determined to be an
P(BP)-2001-12 inappropriate color for signs. ta-r
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Wood Grill 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 Generally, for signs in the Entrance Corridors, red 485
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.
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following level of illumination provided by the LED lights will not
6/3/19 exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30
ARB milliam (ma neon.
action
❑ Internal LED for the gas pricing: Daytime intensity limited to / �
70%of maximum intensity;Nighttime intensity limited to /V
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 / �
Memo: illumination of the graphic.
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