HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB202000038 Checklist 2020-04-07 SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES—Wall Sign, Single Business
ARB 2020-38, Ivy Road House Signs
04-06-2020
Updated: 6-17-2016
REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES
TYPE
X 9.b For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering OK
(mounted on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to Proposed channel letter and panel sign, Panel signs not
cabinet signs. blocking architectural detail. Proposed in a"sign
panel" location.
X 5.b When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated, N/A
internally illuminated cabinet signs may be considered.
X 6 Reader boards are discouraged. None proposed
MATERIALS
X 4.c Materials used in the sign should complement the building OK
being served by the sign.
COLOR
X 4.e Color for raceway-mounted channel letters, the raceway OK—Channel letters direct-mount.
shall match the wall color.
Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. OK
Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in OK
daylight and at night.
Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent OK—none proposed
colors), are prohibited.
Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as OK—3 proposed. White, black& burgundy
colors)
Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the
sign balance/unity.
SIZE, SCALE, PROPORTION,AND LOCATION
X 4.b Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback OK
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REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES
requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle CLE2019-245
County Zoning Ordinance (unless sign has a variance). Max allowed- front 1: (92' x 1.5 = 138 --> 100 sq.ft
default) + (front 2: 44' x 0.5 = 22 sq.ft) = 121.5 sq.ft
proposed: 119.6 sq.ft (south= 38.47 sq.ft+west =
38.47 sq.ft+ east=42.6 sq.ft)
X Appendix A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall OK
A.A area is a good working proportioning system for placing a
sign.
X Appendix Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of OK
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.
X 9.d The wall sign's size must coordinate with the architectural OK
element's size.
The sign should not over-crowd the architectural element, OK
the wall, or the sign area.
Buildings and building elements should not be used as OK
billboards.
X 9.a Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture. OK— shown in locations that would be logical sign
bands.
The sign placement should not obscure architectural OK—does not obscure
features or details, (such as cornices, windows, columns,
pilasters and paneling).
X 9.d An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign N/A
band is 18".
This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the N/A
letters.
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4" of clear space above, below, and to the sides of a N/A
channel letter sign is considered a minimum, with larger
clearances required for larger sign bands.
Degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance N/A
Corridor, and the architectural design of the building/area
will determine sign size, placement, and proportions.
X 4.d Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface OK
style)to the sign and the building.
Use of three typefaces or less. OK
Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to OK
a balanced/legible/unified sign design.
X 9.e.iv The width of the outline must be in proportion to the width OK
of the letter.
An outline width of 1/8" has been found to be an OK
appropriate sign dimension.
TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS AND GRAPHICS
X 4.f The ARB may require that the color and scale of standard OK
templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos
and graphics be modified.
When used,trademarks, service marks, corporate logos OK—trademark well integrated
and/or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part
of the overall sign.
X 5.a External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved OK—non-illumination proposed
graphics/logos;
X 5.b internal illumination may be considered for approval on a
case-by-case basis.
LIGHTING
X 9.e.i External (or no) illumination is preferred for wall signs. OK—panel signs—proposed non-illumination
Channel letter signs—proposed internal illumination
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X 5.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to OK
visual clutter and will be limited.
X 5.c Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on OK
size, balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance
Corridor.
X 9.e.iv The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made None proposed
opaque (zero light transmission).
X 5.e External illumination should be shielded and not create None proposed
glare.
All external light sources shall be white. None proposed
X 9.ii Sign lighting (external) should be shielded so that it None proposed
illuminates only face of the sign and does not shine beyond
the edge of the sign.
X 9.iii Channel letters with translucent faces must have no light OK
spilling outward from the top, bottom, sides or back.
Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when None proposed.
back-lit (halo-lit).
X 9.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non-illuminated background, or None proposed.
an opaque (zero light transmission) background.
Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills None proposed.
outward from the top,bottom, sides or back.
X 5.g All illumination shall be non-blinking. None proposed.
X 5.h An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign, None proposed.
(such as exposed neon signs), shall not be used in the
Entrance Corridors.
ARB ACTIONS
X Deleted Tf T ED lighting : ea ♦he ndrawin„ ,st state
following
6/3/19
ARB
action
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X Action on ARB-P Red acrylic#2283 has been determined to be an None proposed.
(BP)2001-12 inappropriate color for signs. Pantone color match Pantone 202C Burgundy proposed. An earth tone
Wood Grill for 2283 is 485C. Red#2793 has been approved burgundy color.
as an acceptable substitute. Pantone color match
for 2793 is 187C. (See below.)
X 12/21/15 action on Generally, for signs in the Entrance Corridors, red 485 N/A
ARB 2015-114 & - may be acceptable on a case-by-case basis as a
115 Shell Signs secondary color.
X 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
X 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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