HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201300141 Checklist 2013-09-24 SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES—Wall Sign, Single Business
ARB 201300141, Starr Hill
October 16, 2013
REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES
TYPE
X 9.b For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering OK—non-illuminated logo can and individual wall-
(mounted on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to mount letter
cabinet signs.
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 N/A
shall match the wall color.
Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. OK—Black letters; black, gold and red PMS 186 logo
can
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 - 3 proposed
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—per S. Wright
requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle 94.9 sq ft proposed- 139 max allowed
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County Zoning Ordinance (unless sign has a variance). Tenant has a zoning clearance
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
The sign placement should not obscure architectural OK
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
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
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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— 1
Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to N/A
a balanced/legible/unified sign design.
X 9.e.iv The 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
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—well integrated appearance (color and design)
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 Non-illuminated
graphics/logos;
X 5.b internal illumination may be considered for approval on a N/A
case-by-case basis.
LIGHTING
X 9.e.i External (or no) illumination is preferred for wall signs. N/A
X 5.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to N/A
visual clutter and will be limited.
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X 5.c Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on N/A
size, balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance
Corridor.
X 9.e.iv The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made N/A—non-illuminated
opaque(zero light transmission).
X 5.e External illumination should be shielded and not create N/A
glare.
All external light sources shall be white. N/A
X 9.ii Sign 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.
X 9.iii Channel 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 N/A
back-lit (halo-lit).
X 9.iv Cabinet 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 N/A
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 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 OK—Red PMS 186 proposed for graphic
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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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