HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB202000025 Checklist 2020-02-27SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES — Wall Sign, Single Business
Updated: 6-17-2016
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TYPE
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9.b
For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering
Internally illuminated channel letters are proposed.
(mounted on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to
cabinet signs.
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5.b
When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated,
None proposed.
internally illuminated cabinet signs may be considered.
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1 Reader boards are discouraged.
None ro osed.
MATERIALS
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4.c
Materials used in the sign should complement the building
Standard sign materials are proposed.
being served by the sign.
COLOR
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4.e
Color for raceway -mounted channel letters, the raceway
Raceway matches the wall color.
shall match the wall color.
Sign colors must be harmonious with each other.
Sign colors are harmonious with one another and are
approved within the CSP.
Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in
Sign colors do not clash with site
daylight and at night.
Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent
No overly intense colors proposed.
colors), are prohibited.
Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as
Ok, two colors proposed.
colors)
Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the
sign balance/unity.
SIZE, SCALE, PROPORTION, AND LOCATION
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4.b
igns may not exceed the size, height and setback
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Sign does not exceed County Zoning Ordinance.
uirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle
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County Zoning Ordinance unless sign has a variance).
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A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall
Text is proportional to wall area.
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area is a good working proportioning system for placing a
sign.
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Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of
The perception of scale of the sign is proportional to
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elements and openings in an architectural design can affect
the building.
our perception of scale and can impact the appearance of a
sign on a building.
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9.d
The wall sign's size must coordinate with the architectural
The wall sign's size coordinate with the architectural
element's size.
element's size.
The sign should not over -crowd the architectural element,
The sign does not over -crowd the wall or the sign area.
the wall, or the sign area.
Buildings and building elements should not be used as
Building and building elements are not being used as
billboards.
billboards.
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9.a
Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture.
Wall signs are integrated with the building's
architecture.
The sign placement should not obscure architectural
Sign placement does not obscure architectural features
features or details, (such as cornices, windows, columns,
or details.
pilasters and paneling).
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9.d
An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign
Sign is at an appropriate height.
band is 18".
This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the
There is adequate spacing above and below the letters.
letters.
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
The sign size, placement, and proportions are
Corridor, and the architectural design of the building/area
proportional and approved in the CSP.
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will determine sign size, placement, and proportions.
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4.d
Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface
style) to the sign and the building.
Letters are proportional to the sign and building.
Use of three typefaces or less.
One typeface used.
Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to
a balanced/legible/unified sign design.
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9.e.iv
The width of the outline must be in proportion to the width
of the letter.
Outline is proportional to width of the letter.
An outline width of 1 /8" has been found to be an
appropriate sign dimension.
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.
None proposed.
When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos
and/or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part
of the overall sign.
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5.a
External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved
a hics/lo os;
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5.b
internal illumination may be considered for approval on a
case -by -case basis.
LIGHTING
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9.e.i
External or no illumination is preferred for wall signs.
Internal illumination proposed; however, it is limited
and small in scale.
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5.f
Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to
visual clutter and will be limited.
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5.c
Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on
size, balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance
Corridor.
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9.e.iv
The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made
No cabinet signs proposed.
opaque zero light transmission).
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5.e
External illumination should be shielded and not create
No external illumination proposed.
glare.
All external light sources shall be white.
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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.
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Channel letters with translucent faces must have no light
spilling outward from the top, bottom, sides or back.
No light will spill outward from the top, bottom, sides,
or back.
Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when
Proposed lighting is not back -lit.
back -lit (halo -lit).
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9.iv
Cabinet signs shall have a non -illuminated background, or
an opaque zero light transmission background.
None proposed.
Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills
outward from the top, bottom, sides or back.
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5.g
All illumination shall be non -blinking.
None proposed.
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5.h
An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign,
(such as exposed neon signs), shall not be used in the
None proposed.
Entrance Corridors.
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(BP)2001-12
Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an
inappropriate color for signs. Pantone color match
None proposed.
Wood Grill
for 2283 is 485C. Red #2793 has been approved
as an acceptable substitute. Pantone color match
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for 2793 is 187C. See below.
12/21/15 action on
Generally, for signs in the Entrance Corridors, red 485
None proposed.
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
N/A
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
None proposed.
Action
as a graphic, up to 33% of the length of the sign.
Memo:
8/3/2015
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