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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB202300021 Checklist 2023-03-02SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES — Wall Sign, Single Business REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE ❑ 9.b For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering (mounted No illumination proposed. on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to cabinet signs. ❑ 5.b When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated, internally illuminated cabinet signs may be considered. ❑ 6 Reader boards are discouraged. n/a MATERIALS ❑ 4.c Materials used in the sign should complement the building Colors are complimentary. being served by the sign. COLOR ❑ 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 ❑ 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). ❑ 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. REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES ❑ Appendix 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. ❑ 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. ❑ 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). ❑ 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. REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 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. ❑ 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. ❑ 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 ❑ 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. ❑ 5. a External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved No illumination proposed. graphics/logos; ❑ 5. b internal illumination may be considered for approval on a case -by -case basis. LIGHTING ❑ 9.e.i External or no illumination is preferred for wall signs. No new lighting proposed. ❑ 5.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual clutter and will be limited. REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES ❑ 5. c Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on No new lighting proposed. size, balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance Corridor. ❑ 9.e.iv The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made opaque zero light transmission). ❑ 5.e External illumination should be shielded and not create glare. All external light sources shall be white. ❑ 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. ❑ 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). ❑ 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. ❑ 5.g All illumination shall be non -blinking. ❑ 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 ❑ Deleted TL.,t ifLED ligh ng i the dr-a .:..,..,...st n/a proposed sign state following level iYumination by LED fights ef provided the is,W not 6/3/19 MiXamp (Ma) neen.. ARB action ❑ 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 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 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