HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB202100135 Checklist 2021-12-22SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST— Wall Sign, Single Business
ARB-2021-135: Albemarle Countertop Wall Sign
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TYPE
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9.b
For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering
(mounted on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to
cabinet signs.
Individual letters are proposed
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5.b
When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated,
internally illuminated cabinet signs may be considered.
n/a
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Reader boards are discouraged.
n/a
MATERIALS
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4.c
Materials used in the sign should complement the building
being served by the sign.
Letters are Engineered Stone (ST2) and natural granite
(ST3)
COLOR
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4. e
Color for raceway -mounted channel letters, the raceway
shall match the wall color.
Direct to wall
Sign colors must be harmonious with each other.
Gray and black are harmonious
Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in
daylight and at night.
Gray and black do not clash with the building colors
Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent
colors), are prohibited.
Colors are muted
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.
2 colors
SIZE, SCALE, PROPORTION, AND LOCATION
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4.b
Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback
requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle
County Zoning Ordinance unless sign has a variance).
OK by Zoning.
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A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall
The sign is small compared to surrounding 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 sign has a quiet appearance at the entrance to the
A.A.4
elements and openings in an architectural design can affect
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 sign "wraps" the comer at the entrance and does
element's size.
not appear over -scaled
The sign should not over -crowd the architectural element,
the wall, or the sign area.
Buildings and building elements should not be used as
billboards.
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9.a
Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture.
The sign placement should not obscure architectural
Architectural elements are not obscured.
features or details, (such as cornices, windows, columns,
pilasters and paneling).
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9.d
An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign
Letters are 7'/z" tall
band is 18".
This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the
The sign is not proposed for a standard sign band. The
letters.
size of the letters looks appropriate for the building.
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
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style) to the sign and the building.
Use of three typefaces or less.
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Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to
n/a
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.
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
n/a
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
None proposed
graphics/logos;
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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.
None proposed
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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
opaque zero light transmission).
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5.e
External illumination should be shielded and not create
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.#i
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).
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9.iv
Cabinet signs shall have a non -illuminated background, or
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.
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S.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
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ARB
action
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Action on ARB-P
Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an
(BP)2001-12
inappropriate color for signs. Pantone color match
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
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ARB 2015-114 & -
may be acceptable on a case -by -case basis as a
115 Shell Signs
secondary color.
ARB
I Visual clutter resulting from adjacency, for example at the
n/a
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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
n/a
Action
as a graphic, up to 33% of the length of the sign.
Memo:
8/3/2015