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Home My WebLink AboutARB201900077 Checklist 2019-09-18 (2) 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 W (mounted on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to ,, cabinet signs. c9 v C, 1 ) 9't7 - 4)^ 5.b When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated, c ,te, internally illuminated cabinet signs may be considered. Lg- 6 Reader boards are discouraged. MATERIALS ❑�4.c Materials used in the sign should complement the building being served by the sign. 4-C C- COLOR ❑ 4.e Color for raceway-mounted channel letters, the raceway shall match the wall color. f Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. 7-IL4.� Gt/,4 4. /Z'a 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. Gt/ 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 Letz( lt e/A- Vi'/—"P(-e /""' SO' / vt-t..)( C 0 64 'rP 1 9 � �REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES County Zoning Ordinance(unless sign has a variance). j❑ ppendix A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall C Cif( �, A.A area is a good working proportioning system for placing a sign. /k� - ''`e•C_ qAppendix Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of NI --J A.A.4 elements and openings in an architectural design can affect our perception of scale and can impact the appearance of a sign on a building. ❑ The wall sign's size must coordinate with the architectural element's size. The sign should not over-crowd the architectural element, the wall, or the sign area. Buildings and building elements should not be used as l� billboards. 4- 7 9.a Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture. The sign placement should not obscure architectural features or details, (such as cornices, windows, columns, ,, b pilasters and paneling). c.yli An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign band is 18". �1-'t) �-L-¢j.,--, ,,.. This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the letters. i/ 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. Degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance Corridor, and the architectural design of the building/area 2 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES will determine sign size, placement, and proportions. o 4.d Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface d style)to the sign and the building. Use of three typefaces or less. a Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to Al a balanced/legible/unified sign design. ❑ 9.e.iv The width of the outline must be in proportion to the width of the letter. 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 ii, /e/t.,tirl ' - d and graphics be modified. When used,trademarks, service marks, corporate logos S and/or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part 6�C y "lLilt/ Cof the overall sign. ❑ 5.a External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved graphics/logos; . r/L44-Y, 1.c1/12,,,,,0 c w. Co). 5.b internal illumination may be considered for approval on a case-by-case basis. f ikti-c-0/ 06"1 2 "'-e LIGHTING ❑ 9.e.i External(or no) illumination is preferred for wall signs. ❑ .f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual clutter and will be limited. 3 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES ❑ 5.c Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on dct.7,1,rc/� size, balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance j ) 4- Corridor. ¢ -4- Got ) G" `''o ❑ 9.e.iv The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made dc--5-•" `7 opaque(zero light transmission). o 5.e External illumination should be shielded and not create /..---- (./' glare. All external light sources shall be white. ' 1 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. Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when back-lit(halo-lit). i,------- Cii: 9.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non-illuminated background, or �, �l an opaque(zero light transmission)background. /yLv a___ vim Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. q/ 5.g All illumination shall be non-blinking. L C/❑ 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. ARB ACTIONS o D ted If r ED 1ig t;ng ; pr p _ ea the gn drawing m,st state ollowing The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will 6/3/19 ARB 30 milliamp (ma) neon. action ��, ❑ Action on ARB-P Red acrylic#2283 has been determined to be an L 4 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES (BP)2001-12 inappropriate color for signs. Pantone color match Wood Grill for 2283 is 485C. Red#2793 has been approved MA_ 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 ( n ' ARB 2015-114& - may be acceptable on a case-by-case basis as a 115 Shell Signs secondary color. • 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. 5/7/12 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. ;A Memo: 8/3/2015 5