HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB202100100 Checklist 2021-08-31SIGN 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.
(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,
internally illuminated cabinet signs may be considered.
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Reader boards are discouraged.
None proposed.
MATERIALS
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Ac
Materials used in the sign should complement the building
Standard sign materials are proposed.
being served by the sign.
COLOR
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Ae
Color for raceway -mounted channel letters, the raceway
None proposed.
shall match the wall color.
Sign colors must be harmonious with each other.
Sign colors proposed are harmonious with each other
Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in
and do not clash with the site.
daylight and at night.
Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent
No overly intense colors are proposed.
colors), are prohibited.
Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as
Two colors proposed, red lettering (PMS 187) with
colors)
gray pan.
Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the
sign balance/unity.
SIZE, SCALE, PROPORTION, AND LOCATION
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Ah
Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback
Sign proposal does not exceed County Zoning
requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle
Ordinance.
County Zoning Ordinance unless sign has a variance).
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Appendix
A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall
The signs are proportional to the wall area.
AA
area is a good working proportioning system for placing a
sign.
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Appendix
Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of
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.
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9.d
The wall sign's size must coordinate with the architectural
Size and placement are appropriate.
element's size.
The sign should not over -crowd the architectural element,
The sign does not crowd the wall area.
the wall, or the sign area.
Buildings and building elements should not be used as
Building/building elements are not being used as
billboards.
billboards.
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9.a
Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture.
Sign appropriately integrates with architecture.
The sign placement should not obscure architectural
Sign placement does not obscure architectural feature
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
Appropriate height and clear space around letters,
band is 18".
approximately 6" above and below letters.
This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the
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
Corridor, and the architectural design of the building/area
will determine sign size, placement, and proportions.
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4.d
Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface
Lettering is proportional to the sign and building.
style) to the sign and the building.
Use of three typefaces or less.
Only one typeface proposed.
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
No outline proposed.
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
Not applicable to this sign proposal.
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.
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5. a
External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved
Illuminated channel letters are appropriate, match
graphics/logos;
adjacent signs.
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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 approved.
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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
Return and backing of channel letters are opaque.
opaque zero light transmission).
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5.e
External illumination should be shielded and not create
None proposed.
Tare.
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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9.iii
Channel letters with translucent faces must have no light
Light visible only through letter facing.
spilling outward from the top, bottom, sides or back.
Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when
back -lit (halo -lit).
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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
outward from the top, bottom, sides or back.
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5.g
All illumination shall be non -blinking.
No blinking.
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5.h
An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign,
No exposed light.
(such as exposed neon signs), shall not be used in the
Entrance Corridors.
ARB ACTIONS
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Action on ARB-P
Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an
Red letters are Pantone 187, deemed appropriate for
(BP)2001-12
inappropriate color for signs. Pantone color match
Entrance Corridors
Wood Grill
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
Not applicable to this sign proposal.
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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
Not applicable to this sign proposal.
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
Not applicable to this sign proposal.
Action
as a graphic, up to 33% of the length of the sign.
Memo:
8/3/2015