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SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES – Wall Sign, Single Business
ARB 12-3, United Bank Sign
1-22-13
REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES
TYPE
X9.b For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering OK
(mounted on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to Individual aluminum letters and logo – not channel
cabinet signs. letters.
X5.bWhen channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated, N/A
internally illuminated cabinet signs may be considered.
X6Reader boards are discouraged. None proposed
MATERIALS
X4.c Materials used in the sign should complement the building OK
being served by the sign. Aluminum & paint
COLOR
X4.e Color for raceway-mounted channel letters, the raceway N/A
shall match the wall color.
Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. OK
Letters: black
nd
Logo: dark green, PMS 349, 2 from bottom of chip.
Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in OK
daylight and at night.
Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent None proposed
colors), are prohibited.
Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as OK
colors) 2 proposed
Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the
sign balance/unity.
SIZE, SCALE, PROPORTION, AND LOCATION
X4.b Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback OK – per S. Wright 1-14-13
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requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle
County Zoning Ordinance (unless sign has a variance).
XAppendix 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.
XAppendix Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of OK
A.A.4elements and openings in an architectural design can affect
our perception of scale and can impact the appearance of a
sign on a building.
X9.dThe 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.
X9.aWall signs must integrate with the building’s architecture. OK
The sign placement should not obscure architectural OK
features or details, (such as cornices, windows, columns,
pilasters and paneling).
X9.dAn 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
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.
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Degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance
Corridor, and the architectural design of the building/area
will determine sign size, placement, and proportions.
X4.dLettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface See issue above
style) to the sign and the building.
Use of three typefaces or less. OK
1 proposed
Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to N/A
a balanced/legible/unified sign design.
X 9.e.ivThe width of the outline must be in proportion to the width None proposed
of the letter.
An outline width of 1/8” has been found to be an
appropriate sign dimension.
TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS AND GRAPHICS
X4.fThe 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 – well integrated
and/or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part
of the overall sign.
X5.aExternal (or no) illumination is preferred for approved OK – no illumination proposed
graphics/logos;
X 5.b internal illumination may be considered for approval on a None proposed
case-by-case basis.
LIGHTING
X9.e.iExternal (or no) illumination is preferred for wall signs. None proposed
X5.fAny internal illumination is considered to contribute to None proposed
visual clutter and will be limited.
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X5.cInternal illumination design approval will be evaluated on N/A
size, balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance
Corridor.
X9.e.ivThe backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made None proposed
opaque (zero light transmission).
X5.eExternal illumination should be shielded and not create None proposed
glare.
All external light sources shall be white. None proposed
X9.iiSign lighting (external) should be shielded so that it N/A
illuminates only face of the sign and does not shine beyond
the edge of the sign.
X9.iiiChannel letters with translucent faces must have no light N/A
spilling outward from the top, bottom, sides or back.
Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when
back-lit (halo-lit).
X9.ivCabinet signs shall have a non-illuminated background, or N/A
an opaque (zero light transmission) background.
Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills
outward from the top, bottom, sides or back.
X5.gAll illumination shall be non-blinking. None proposed
X5.hAn 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 If LED lighting is proposed the sign drawing must state N/A
The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will
not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of
30 milliamp (ma) neon.
X Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an None proposed
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inappropriate color for signs.
Pantone color match for 2283 is 485C.
Red #2793 has been approved as an acceptable substitute.
Pantone color match for 2793 is 187C.
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
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