HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB202300021 Checklist 2023-03-02SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES — Wall Sign, Single Business
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TYPE
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9.b
For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering (mounted
No illumination proposed.
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.
n/a
MATERIALS
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4.c
Materials used in the sign should complement the building
Colors are complimentary.
being served by the sign.
COLOR
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4. e
Color for raceway -mounted channel letters, the raceway shall
A raceway is not proposed.
match the wall color.
Sign colors must be harmonious with each other.
Blue and red are harmonious.
Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in
Colors do not clash with the site.
daylight and at night.
Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent colors),
Colors are not overly intense.
are prohibited.
Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as
Yes
colors)
Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the
sign balance/unity.
SIZE, SCALE, PROPORTION, AND LOCATION
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4.b
Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback
Confirmed with applicant that the maximum height
requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle
of the sign from the ground is 18'-6".
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 area
Clear space is provided and also augmented by
AA
is a good working proportioning system for placing a sign.
surrounding architectural details that are the same
color as the sign backing area.
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Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of
n/a
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
Yes
element's size.
The sign should not over -crowd the architectural element, the
`Brown" does not over -crowd architectural
wall, or the sign area.
elements. Surrounding architectural elements that
are the same color as the sign backing add a sense of
clear space around the sign itself.
"Estimating Center" is contained within an
architectural detail and, based on the sign size and
distance from the corridor, expected to have minimal
visibility from the corridor.
Buildings and building elements should not be used as
n/a
billboards.
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9.a
Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture.
Sign is integrated into the building's architecture
without obscuring features.
The sign placement should not obscure architectural 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
Not proposing channel letters.
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,
`Brown" fits by surrounding architectural elements
and the architectural design of the building/area will
that are the same color as the sign backing.
determine sign size, placement, and proportions.
"Estimating Center" is contained within an
architectural detail and, based on size and distance,
this sign will have minimal visibility from the
corridor.
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4.d
Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface
Yes
style) to the sign and the building.
Use of three typefaces or less.
Yes
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
No outline proposed.
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
Logo is contained within the sign lettering.
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
No illumination 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.
No new lighting 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
No new lighting proposed.
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 glare.
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
No new lighting proposed.
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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5.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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Action on ARB-P
Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an
Red is used as an accent color.
BP 2001-12
inappropriate color for signs. Pantone color match
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Wood Grill
for 2283 is 485C. Red #2793 has been approved as
Red is used as an accent color.
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
Red is used as an accent color.
ARB 2015-114 & -
may be acceptable on a case -by -case basis as a secondary
115 Shell Signs
color.
ARB
Visual clutter resulting from adjacency, for example at the
There is not a clustering of signs in this location that
Action
Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing
would impede visual fields or wayfinding.
Memo:
illumination of the graphic.
5/7/12
ARB
Accent color letters can be used in a sign when portrayed as a
The amount of red is secondary and minimal.
Action
graphic, up to 33% of the length of the sign.
Memo:
8/3/2015