HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB202200059 Checklist 2022-06-30General Sign Review Checklist for Wall Signs with CSPs (use in conjunction with CSP)
ARB-2022-59 Kenny Ball
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COLOR
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4.e
Color for raceway -mounted channel letters, the raceway shall match the
No raceway
wall color.
Sign colors must be harmonious with each other.
Only SW 9178 In The Navy proposed; meets CSP
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.
Use three colors or less (black and white considered as colors). Additional
colors ma be approved if they contribute to the sign balance/unity.
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Action on ARB-
Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an inappropriate
n/a
P (BP)2001-12
color for signs. Pantone color match for 2283 is 485C. Red
Wood Grill
42793 has been approved as an acceptable substitute. Pantone
color match for 2793 is 187C. See below.
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12/21/15 action
Generally, for signs in the Entrance Corridors, red 485 may be
on ARB 2015-
acceptable on a case -by -case basis as a secondary color.
114 & -115 Shell
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ARB Action
Accent color letters can be used in a sign when portrayed as a
Memo: 8/3/2015
graphic, up to 33% of the length of the sign.
LOCATION
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ARB Action
Visual clutter resulting from adjacency, for example at the
n/a
Memo: 5/7/12
Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing
illumination of the graphic.
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9.d
The wall sign's size must coordinate with the architectural element's size.
12" and 9" letters for total height of 27 7/16 in two lines;
illustration shows letters do not overcrowd the sign area
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.
Signs are centered above entrances
The sign placement should not obscure architectural features or details,
(such as cornices, windows, columns, pilasters and paneling).
SIZE, SCALE, PROPORTION
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4.b
Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback requirements as outlined
Size OK'd by zoning
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in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance (unless sign
has a variance).
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App
A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall area is a good
Proposal meets this criterion
A.A
working proportioning system for placing a sign.
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App
Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of elements and
OK
A.A.4
openings in an architectural design can affect our perception of scale and
can impact the appearance of a sign on a building.
10
Unified sign placement is required; signs must be placed on the building to
Location meets CSP criteria
establish a unified appearance.
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9.d
An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign band is 18".
Proposal meets this criterion
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
OK
architectural design of the buildinglarea 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
Proposal meets this criterion
and the building.
Use of three typefaces or less.
one
Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a
n/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.
n/a
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
n/a
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.
CSP Review Checklist
SIGN FEATURE
PROPOSED CRITERIA
LOCATIONS
SEE ACCOMPANYING BUILDING ELEVATIONS FOR THE LOCATION OF THE
SIGN BANDS AND PLACEMENTS
SIGNS SHALL BE CENTERED HORIZONTALLY WITH IN FIRST FLOOR STORE FRONT
WINDOWS AND CENTERED VERTICALLY WITHIN DESIGNATED SIGN BAND
IN DESIGNATED SIGN BAND.
SIZE LIMITATIONS
STANDARD ARB GUIDELINES REGARDING SIZE AND PROPORTIONS APPLY.
LETTER TYPE/FONT
UNLIMITED
RACEWAY COLOR (IF USED)
TO MATCH THE COLOR OF THE WALL SW 6141 SOFTER TAN
GRAPHICS DETAILS
NO LIMIT TO OVERALL GRAPHIC COLORS AS LONG AS INDIVIDUAL TENANT
GRAPHICS TOTAL NUMBER IS LIMITED TO THREE 01 AND ALL COLORS HAVE
A COORDINATED APPEARANCE
BACKGROUNDS OF GRAPHICS MAY BE REQUIRED TO BE OPAQUE TO MEET
THE SIGN GUIDELINES.
LETTER FACE
SW 9178 IN THE NAVY
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LC
W
W
RETURN/TRIM COLOR
SW 9178 IN THE NAVY OR SW DARK BRONZE CUSTOM MIX
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ILLUMINATION
DOWN -WASH ILLUMINATED (SEE DIAGRAM 2).
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ILLUMINATION TO COMPLY WITH ALBEMARLE CO. CODE CH.18, SEC. 4.15.17
Signs are proposed in approved
locations. And are centered as illustrated
in the CSP.
OK
Not proposed
SW 9178 In The Navy proposed
SW 9178 In The Navy proposed
Not used