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ORDINANCE NO. 11 -18( )
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, ZONING, ARTICLE II, BASIC REGULATIONS, AND
ARTICLE III, DISTRICT REGULATIONS, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE,
VIRGINIA
BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 18, Zoning,
Article II, Basic Regulations, and Article III, District Regulations, are hereby amended and reordained as
follows:
By Amending:
Sec. 4.15.1
Purpose and intent
Sec. 4.15.2
Definitions
Sec. 4.15.4
Signs authorized by sign permit
Sec. 4.15.6
Signs exempt from the sign permit requirement
Sec. 4.15.7
Prohibited signs and sign characteristics
Sec. 4.15.8
Regulations applicable in the MHD, RA, VR, R -1 and R -2 zoning districts
Sec. 4.15.9
Regulations applicable in the R -4 and R -6 zoning districts
Sec. 4.15.11
Regulations applicable in the PUD, DCD and NMD zoning districts
Sec. 4.15.12
Regulations applicable in the C -1 and CO zoning districts
Sec. 4.15.13
Regulations applicable in the HC, PD -SC and PD -MC zoning districts
Sec. 4.15.14
Regulations applicable in the HI, LI and PD -IP zoning districts
Sec. 4.15.15
Regulations applicable in the entrance corridor overlay district
Sec. 30.6.4
Certificates of appropriateness
Sec. 30.6.5
Development exempt from requirement to obtain certificate of appropriateness
By Adding:
Sec. 4.15.4A Signs authorized by temporary sign permit
Chapter 18. Zoning
Article II. Basic Regulations
Sec. 4.15.1 Purpose and intent
The purpose and intent of this section 4.15 include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. The board of supervisors finds that signs are a separate and distinct use of the property upon which they
are located and affect the uses and users of adjacent streets, sidewalks and other areas open to the
public; that signs are an important means of communication for businesses, organizations, individuals
and government- and that the unregulated erection and display of signs constitute a public nuisance
detrimental to the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the public. Therefore, the purpose
of this section 4.15 is to establish reasonable regulations pertaining to the time, place and manner in
which outdoor signs and window signs may be erected and maintained in order to:
Promote the general health, safety and welfare, including the creation of an attractive and
harmonious environment;
Protect the public investment in the creation, maintenance, safety and appearance of its streets,
highways and other areas open to the public;
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Improve pedestrian and vehicular safety by avoiding saturation and confusion in the field of
vision that could otherwise result if such signs were not regulated as provided herein; and
4. Protect and enhance the county's attractiveness to tourists and other visitors as sources of
economic development.
b. The board of supervisors finds that the regulations in this section 4.15 advance the significant
governmental interests identified herein and are the minimum amount of regulation necessary to achieve
them.
C. Sims are classified and regulated in this section 4.15 by their nurnose (e. g.. bonus tenant panel
physical tune (e. g.. freestanding sign). location (e.g., off -site sign) and characteristics (e. g.. illuminated
sign). By classifying and gns by their nurnose, the board of supervisors does not intend to
regulate their content and, more specifically_, any particular viewpoint, but rather intends to create a
reasonable classification by which to regulate the time, place and manner of signs.
ed. The regulations in this section 4.15 shall apply to all outdoor signs and window signs. Each sign subject
to this section 4.15 shall comply with all regulations applicable to that sign.
d. Signs are elassified and r-egula4ed in this seetion 4. 15 by their- piifpese (e.g., aneher- sign), physieal
(e.�-,, ffeestanding sign), lee4ian (e.g., aff site sign) and ehafaeter-isties (e.gL, ilitiminated sign). Eae
(12- 10 -80; 7 -8 -92, § 4.15.01; Ord. 01- 18(3), 5 -9 -01)
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2 -2280.
Sec. 4.15.2 Definitions
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and implementation of this section 4.15:
8.1) Bonus tenant panel: The term "bonus tenant panel" means an additional sign permitted for individual
tenants in shopping centers or planned developments when added to the freestanding sign for the
shopping center or planned development.
14.1) Cornice line. The term "cornice line" means the location of a cornice along the top of a wall: or, for a
wall that has no cornice, the corresponding horizontal line along the top of a wall where a cornice would
traditionally be located. In all cases. the "cornice line" applies to the main walls of a building and does
not apply to features that extend above the top of the main walls of a building.
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(16) Electric message sign. The term "electric message sign" means a sign on which the copy can be
chanced or altered by electric, electro- mechanical or electronic means.
(35) Off -site sign. The term "off -site sign" means: it within a zoning district other than a planned
development, a sign that is not located on the same lot with the use to which it pertains, but does not
include a sign located in a public right -of -way or (ii) within a planned development zoning district. a
sign that is not located within the area depicted on the application plan approved for the planned
development, but does not include a sign located in a public right -of -way.
(12- 10 -80; 7 -8 -92, § 4.15.03; Ord. 01- 18(3), 5 -9 -01; Ord. 05-18(4),3-16-05; Ord. 10- 18(1), 1- 13 -10; Ord. 10-
18(3), 5 -5 -10; Ord. 10- 18(5), 5- 12 -10)
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2 -2280.
Sec. 4.15.4 Signs authorized by sign permit
Exeept as provided in seetions 4.15.6 (exempt signs) and 4.15.24 (noneonfoi:ming signs) Except for temporary
signs subject to the permitting requirements of section 4.15.4A, signs exempt from this section under section
4.15.6 or nonconforming signs subject to section 4.15.24, a sign permit shall be required for each sign ereeted
on the same lot with the pr-ineipal use to whieh it , prior to its erection, alteration, replacement or
relocation, as provided herein:
a. Application. An application for a sign permit shall be submitted to the department of building eede
community development, together with payment of the fee required for the application
pursuant to section 3" 35.1 of this chapter. A complete application shall consist of the following:
A fully completed application form, provided to the applicant by the zoning administrator;
A schematic legibly drawn to scale and sufficiently detailed showing the location and dimen-
sions of the sign; and
Any plans, specifications and details pertaining to, among other things, the sign materials, the
methods of illumination, methods of support, components, and the condition and age of the
sign, as determined by the zoning administrator to be necessary for the review of the
application.
b. Application review and permit issuance. A sign permit application shall be reviewed and acted upon by
the zoning administrator only as provided herein:
1. Timing of application. An application for a sign permit may be filed at any time and if a
special use permit for the sign is required under section 4.15.5 or a certificate of appropriateness
for the sign is required under section 4.15.15 and section 30.6 of this chapter, the application
may be filed with or any time after the application for the special use permit or certificate of
appropriateness is filed.
4-2. Action on application. Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of a complete sign permit
application,
temper-ary sign, the zoning administrator shall review the application and either: (i) approve the
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application; (ii) deny the application; or (iii) refer the application to the applicant for more
information as may be required by sly section 4.15.4(ka)(3); (:.,` refer- the application to the
eOs is required. An application shall be denied only if the proposed sign is a
prohibited sign,, of does not comply with the regulations set forth in this section 4.15 or. a
required special use permit or certificate of appropriateness for the sign was not -granted. If the
application is denied, the reasons shall be specified in writing.
23. Failure to timely act. If the zoning administrator fails to take one of the actions described herein
within thirty (30) days of receipt of a complete sign permit application, ^r within Seven (7) days
the permit shall be deemed
approved as received.
Administration, geneffigy. ,
r-egulations in s4seetion (P), the following rvg-ala4ieffs sha4l apply to the a"iffistfmieff of sign pewiaits-
-
A sign permit shall become null and void if the use to which the sign permit pertains is not
commenced within six (6) months after the date the sign permit, special use permit or certificate
of appropriateness is issued, whichever is later or, if the sign contains exclusively
noncommercial copy, the sign is not erected within six (6) months after the date the sign permit
is issued. Upon written request by the permittee and upon good cause shown, the zoning
administrator may grant an extension of the six (6) -month period.
i A te . y - . g- that is a pei4able sign shall be stabilized so as not to pose a danger- to publie
safievy. Prior- to the sign being er-eeted, the zoning administrator- sha4l approve the method of
stab l ^4•
(12- 10 -80; 7 -8 -92, §§ 4.15.09, 4.15.09.1, 4.15.09.2, 4.15.09.3; Ord. 01- 18(3), 5 -9 -01)
State law reference — Va. Code §§ 15.2 -2280, 15.2 -2286.
See, 4.15.4A Signs authorized by temporary sig Hermit
A permit shall be required for each temporary sign (hereinafter, a "temporary sign permit "), prior to its erection
alteration, replacement or relocation, as provided herein:
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a. Application. An application for a temporary sign permit shall be submitted to the department of
community development, together with payment of the fee required for the application pursuant to
section 35.1 of this chapter, and comply with the application requirements of subsection 4.15.4(al.
b. Application review and permit issuance. A temporary sign permit application shall be reviewed and
acted upon by the zoning administrator only as provided herein:
1. Action on application. Within seven (7) days after receipt of a comDlete application. the zonin
administrator shall either: (i) approve the application: (ii) deny the application: or (iii) refer the
application to the applicant for more information as may be required by section 4.15.4(a)(3).
An application shall be denied only if the proposed temporary sign is a prohibited sign or does
not comply with the regulations set forth in this section 4.15. If the application is denied, the
reasons shall be specified in writing.
2. Failure to timely act. If the zoning administrator fails to take one of the actions described
herein within seven (7) days of the receipt of a complete sign application for a temporary sign,
the permit shall be deemed approved as received.
C. Administration. The following regulations shall apply to the administration of sign permits:
1. Number of permits. No more than six (6) temporary sign permits shall be issued by the zoning
administrator to the same establishment in any calendar year.
2. Period of validity. Each temporary sign permit shall be valid fora period not to exceed fifteen
15) consecutive days after the erection of the sign. provided that a temporary sign permit issued
while a permanent sign is being made may be valid for longer than fifteen (15) days until the
permanent sign is erected.
3. AQQYeQate duration for temporary signs in calendar year. Temporary signs shall not be erected
at an establishment for more than sixty (60) days, in the aggregate a calendar year.
4. Portable si ns; stabilization. A temporary sign that is a portable sign shall be stabilized so as
not to pose a danger to public safety. Prior to the sign being erected, the zoning administrator
shall approve the method of stabilization.
d. Exemptions. A temporary sign permit is not required for a sign exempt from the sign permit requirement
under section 4.15.6 or nonconforming signs subject to section 4.15.24.
Sec. 4.15.6 Signs exempt from the sign permit requirement
The following signs are exempt from the sign permit requirement s° n to obtain a sign permit under
section 4.15.4 and a temporary sign permit under section 4.15.4A. provided that they comply with the
regulations set forth below and all other applicable regulations of this section 4.15:. A sign exempt from the
reauirements to obtain Dermits under sections 4.15.4 and 4.15.4A is not exempt from the reauirement to obtain a
special use permit under section 4.15.5 if required.
(7) Home occupation class B or major home occupation sign. A home occupation class B or major home
occupation sign that does not exceed four (4) square feet in sign area.
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(18) Window sign. A permanent window sign, provided that °
the total area of the .:,inflow or door- oft ,. -hie , it is loeated, and the aggregate area of all window signs
on each window or door does not exceed t• °a�y 4ve per-eefft ''C0" fifty percent (50 %) of the total area
of the window a*d or door; "aa further- provided that :f" pei:manepA window sign will be on a "t..., °t,,,.°
wit-hie the. over-lay Elistfiet and the window sign is visible from an entrance eorridor-
over-lay street, thA the aggr-eg4e area of all window signs shall not e*eeed aine (9) squa-Fe fee�-�
business a-ad that a eeAifieate of appr-epr-ia4eaess for- the window sign is obt led in seetion
4.15.15. (Amended 3- 16 -05)
(12- 10 -80; 7 -8 -92, § 4.15.04; Ord. 01- 18(3), 5 -9 -01; Ord. 05- 18(4), 3- 16 -05; Ord. 10- 18(4), 5 -5 -10)
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2 -2280.
Sec. 4.15.7 Prohibited signs and sign characteristics
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section 4.15, the following signs and sign characteristics are
prohibited in all zoning districts:
b. Signs with characteristics that create a safety hazard or are contrary to the general welfare. Signs
whose construction, design, location or other physical characteristic create a safety hazard or are
contrary to the general welfare, as follows:
Sign that obstructs vision. A sign that obstructs free or clear vision, or otherwise causes a safety
hazard for vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian traffic due to its location, shape, illumination or
color; and window signs whose aggregate area on a window or door exceed twenty five pefee *
C25%7 fifty percent (50%1 of the total area of the window or door. (Amended 3- 16 -05)
(12- 10 -80; 7 -8 -92, § 4.15.06; Ord. 01- 18(3), 5 -9 -01; Ord. 05- 18(4), 3- 16 -05)
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2 -2280.
Sec. 4.15.8 Regulations applicable in the MHD, RA, VR, R -1 and R -2 zoning districts
The following regulations pertaining to the number of signs permitted per lot or establishment, the sign area,
sign height, and setback requirements shall apply to each sign for which a sign permit is required within the
Monticello Historic District (MHD), Rural Areas (RA), Village Residential (VR) and Residential (R -1 and R -2)
zoning districts:
Sign Type
Number of Signs Allowed
Sign Area
Sign Height
Sign Setback
(Maximum)
(Maximum)
(Minimum)
Directory
1 or more per establishment,
as authorized by zoning administrator
24 square feet, aggregated
6 feet
4-0 5 feet
1 per street frontage, or 2 per entrance, per lot
24 square feet, aggregated;
Freestanding
with 100 or more feet of continuous street
if more than 1 sign, no
10 feet
4-0 5 feet
frontage, plus 1 per lot if the lot is greater than
single sign shall exceed 12
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(12- 10 -80; 7 -8 -92, § 4.15.12.1; Ord. 01-18(3),5-9-01; Ord. 05- 18(5), 6 -8 -05)
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2 -2280.
Sec. 4.15.9 Regulations applicable in the R -4 and R -6 zoning districts
The following regulations pertaining to the number of signs permitted per lot or establishment, the sign area,
sign height, and setback requirements shall apply to each sign for which a sign permit is required within the
Residential (R -4 and R -6) zoning districts:
4 acres and has more than 1 approved entrance
square feet
Sign Height
Sign Setback
Sign Type
on its frontage
(Maximum)
(Maximum)
(Minimum)
Subdivision
2 per entrance per subdivision
24 square feet, aggregated,
6 feet
5 feet
Directory
1 or more per establishment,
per entrance
6 feet
4415 feet
as authorized by zoning administrator
10 feet, if freestanding
=
1 per street
24 square feet, aggregated;
sign; 20 feet, if wall
Temporary
frontage per establishment
24 square feet
sign, but not to exceed
4-0 5 feet
Freestanding
frontage plus 1 per lot if the lot is greater than
single sign shall exceed 12
the top of the fascia or
4415 feet
4 acres and has more than 1 approved entrance
square feet
mansard
on its frontage
40 square feet, aggregated
Same as that
Wall
As calculated pursuant to section 4.15.20
in the RA zoning district;
20 feet
applicable to
Projecting
1 per street frontage
20 square feet, aggregated,
exceed the top of the
Not applicable
in other zoning districts
fascia or mansard
structure
(12- 10 -80; 7 -8 -92, § 4.15.12.1; Ord. 01-18(3),5-9-01; Ord. 05- 18(5), 6 -8 -05)
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2 -2280.
Sec. 4.15.9 Regulations applicable in the R -4 and R -6 zoning districts
The following regulations pertaining to the number of signs permitted per lot or establishment, the sign area,
sign height, and setback requirements shall apply to each sign for which a sign permit is required within the
Residential (R -4 and R -6) zoning districts:
(12- 10 -80; 7 -8 -92, § 4.15.12.2; Ord. 01- 18(3), 5 -9 -01)
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2 -2280.
Sec. 4.15.11 Regulations applicable in the PUD, DCD and NMD zoning districts
The following regulations pertaining to the number of signs permitted per lot or establishment, the sign area,
sign height, and setback requirements shall apply to each sign for which a sign permit is required within the
Planned Unit Development (PUD), Downtown Crozet (DCD) and Neighborhood Model (NMD) zoning
districts:
Sign Type
Number of Signs Allowed
Sign Area
Sign Height
Sign Setback
Sign Type
Number of Signs Allowed
(Maximum)
(Maximum)
(Minimum)
Directory
1 or more per establishment, as authorized by zoning administrator
(Maximum)
(Maximum)
(Minimum)
Directory
1 or more per establishment,
24 square feet, aggregated
6 feet
4415 feet
as authorized by zoning administrator
=
1 per street frontage, or 2 per entrance, per lot
24 square feet, aggregated;
with 100 or more feet of continuous street
if more than 1 sign, no
Freestanding
frontage plus 1 per lot if the lot is greater than
single sign shall exceed 12
10 feet
4415 feet
4 acres and has more than 1 approved entrance
square feet
on its frontage
20 feet, but not to
Projecting
1 per street frontage
24 square feet
exceed the top of the
Not applicable
fascia or mansard
Subdivision
2 per entrance per subdivision
24 square feet, aggregated,
6 feet
5 feet
per entrance
10 feet, if freestanding
1 per street
sign; 20 feet, if wall
Temporary
frontage per establishment
24 square feet
sign, but not to exceed
4415 feet
the top of the fascia or
mansard
Same as that
Wall
As calculated pursuant to section 4.15.20
20 square feet, aggregated
20 feet
applicable to
structure
(12- 10 -80; 7 -8 -92, § 4.15.12.2; Ord. 01- 18(3), 5 -9 -01)
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2 -2280.
Sec. 4.15.11 Regulations applicable in the PUD, DCD and NMD zoning districts
The following regulations pertaining to the number of signs permitted per lot or establishment, the sign area,
sign height, and setback requirements shall apply to each sign for which a sign permit is required within the
Planned Unit Development (PUD), Downtown Crozet (DCD) and Neighborhood Model (NMD) zoning
districts:
Sign Type
Number of Signs Allowed
Sign Area
Sign Height
Sign Setback
(Maximum)
(Maximum)
(Minimum)
Directory
1 or more per establishment, as authorized by zoning administrator
24 square feet, aggregated
6 feet
5 feet
1 per street frontage, or 2 per entrance, per lot
24 32 square feet,
12 feet
5 feet
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Freestanding
with 100 or more feet of continuous street
aggregatedlus bonus
Sign Height
Sign Setback
Sign Type
frontage plus 1 per lot if the lot is greater than
tenant panels as provided
in section 4.15.16(bl; if
4 acres and has more than 1 approved entrance
(Maximum)
(Minimum)
more than 1 sign, no single
1 or more per establishment, as authorized by zoning administrator
on its frontage
6 feet
5 feet
sign shall exceed 12 square
1 per street frontage, or 2 per entrance, per lot
feet
provided in section
with 100 or more feet of continuous street
30 feet, but not to
Projecting
1 per street frontage
24 square feet
exceed the top of the
Not applicable
4 acres and has more than 1 approved entrance
sign at an entrance, no
fascia or mansard
Subdivision
2 per entrance per subdivision
24 square feet, aggregated,
6 feet
5 feet
er entrance
Projecting*
1 per street frontage
32 square feet
12 feet, if freestanding
Not applicable
sign; 20 feet, if
residential wall sign;
1 per street
eF 30 feet if
Temporary
frontage per establishment
24 square feet
nonresidential wall
5 feet
sign, but not to exceed
the top of�e
maiisaFd cornice line
1 ar
feet per 1 linear foot of
zoo Cot if residential
establishment structure
� r- 30 f
Same as that
WRIT
As calculated pursuant to section 4.15.20
frontage, not to exceed 32
"esidcential- vrmx °* °' wall ° °"
applicable to
square feet if residential
structure
wall sign, or 100 square
Not to exceed the
cornice line
feet if nonresidential wall
sign
Within the PQD, °One (1) sandwich board sign is permitted for each establishment,, s*eet to the fellowing: (1)
the sign shall not exeeed feur- (4) feet in heigh4, two (2) feet in wid4h or- eight (9) squar-e feet of area per- sig*
faee; (2) if the sigff is plaeed en a sidewalk ar- any other- publie pedestfian right of way, it shall be plaeed in
leea4iea th4 provides a ean�igttatts and tmabstfbteted pedestrian passageway M least three (3) feet wide; (3)
sign shall not be leea4ed in a" r-e"ir-ed off stfeet par4dag spaee, dr-i s easement, a4ey E)r- f4r-e lane--,-
(4) the sign shall not be illuminated; (5) the sign shall be removed during non business hours; and (6) if th
is leeated on eetmty owned right of way, prior- te plaeement of the sign the owner shall agree to ifideninify-and
hold hai:FnIess the eettpAy against any elaim or- liability ar-ising ftem the plaeemefft of the sign, a-ad the agfeement
shall be in a foFm and haA,e a substanee appr-eN,ed by the eounty a4tefney. Sandwieh board signs shall be exempt
ffam r and approval under- seetio^ subject to the requirements of section 4.15.16(il.
(12- 10 -80; 7 -8 -92, § 4.15.12.4; Ord. 01- 18(3), 5 -9 -01; Ord. 03-18(2),3-19-03; Ord 10- 18(1), 1- 13 -10)
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2 -2280.
Sec. 4.15.12 Regulations applicable in the C -13 mW CO and HC zoning districts
The following regulations pertaining to the number of signs permitted per lot or establishment, the sign area,
sign height, and setback requirements shall apply to each sign for which a sign permit is required within the
Commercial (C -1)} a*d Commercial Office (CO) and Highway Commercial (HCl zoning districts:
Sign Area
Sign Height
Sign Setback
Sign Type
Number of Signs Allowed
(Maximum)
(Maximum)
(Minimum)
Directory
1 or more per establishment, as authorized by zoning administrator
24 square feet, aggregated
6 feet
5 feet
32 square feet, aggregated,
1 per street frontage, or 2 per entrance, per lot
plus bonus tenant panels as
provided in section
with 100 or more feet of continuous street
4.15.16 ; if more than 1
Freestanding
frontage plus 1 per lot if the lot is greater than
12 feet
5 feet
4 acres and has more than 1 approved entrance
sign at an entrance, no
on its frontage
single sign shall exceed 16
square feet
Projecting*
1 per street frontage
32 square feet
30 feet, but not to
exceed the top of the
Not applicable
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*Each establishment may have both a projecting sign and a wall sign. provided that the aggregate sign area of
the two signs shall not exceed thirty -two (321 square feet. Test . —fa -Mist ent t as boo ° ie ° the allo ,
sign afea ef the wall sign sli-all bea feadueed by the sign area of the projecting sign (whieh may not exeeed thirt�-
two (32) s e Fos\
(12- 10 -80; 7 -8 -92, § 4.15.12.5; Ord. 01- 18(3), 5 -9 -01)
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2 -2280.
Sec. 4.15.13 Regulations applicable in the HQ, PD -SC and PD -MC zoning districts
The following regulations pertaining to the number of signs permitted per lot or establishment, the sign area,
sign height, and setback requirements shall apply to each sign for which a sign permit is required within the
High-way Gemmer-eial (14C+ Planned Development- Shopping Center (PD -SC) and Planned Development -Mixed
Commercial (PD -MC) zoning districts:
Sign Area
fascia or mansard
Sign Setback
Sign Type
Number of Signs Allowed
12 feet, if freestanding
1 per street
(Maximum)
sign; 30 feet if wall
(Minimum)
Temporary
frontage per establishment
32 square feet
sign, but not to exceed
5 feet
as authorized by zoning administrator
the tee
32 square feet, aggregated,
mansard cornice line
1 per street frontage, or 2 per entrance, per lot
1.5 square
provided in section
feet per 1 linear foot of
39 feet Not to exceed
Same as that
Wail*
As calculated pursuant to section 4.15.20
establishment structure
the line
applicable to
4 acres and has more than 1 approved entrance
frontage, not to exceed 100
cornice
structure
on its frontage
square feet
*Each establishment may have both a projecting sign and a wall sign. provided that the aggregate sign area of
the two signs shall not exceed thirty -two (321 square feet. Test . —fa -Mist ent t as boo ° ie ° the allo ,
sign afea ef the wall sign sli-all bea feadueed by the sign area of the projecting sign (whieh may not exeeed thirt�-
two (32) s e Fos\
(12- 10 -80; 7 -8 -92, § 4.15.12.5; Ord. 01- 18(3), 5 -9 -01)
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2 -2280.
Sec. 4.15.13 Regulations applicable in the HQ, PD -SC and PD -MC zoning districts
The following regulations pertaining to the number of signs permitted per lot or establishment, the sign area,
sign height, and setback requirements shall apply to each sign for which a sign permit is required within the
High-way Gemmer-eial (14C+ Planned Development- Shopping Center (PD -SC) and Planned Development -Mixed
Commercial (PD -MC) zoning districts:
*Each establishment may have both a projecting sign and a wall sign, provided that the aggregate sign area of
the two signs shall not exceed thirty -two (32) square feet. , the allowed
sign af:ea of the wall sign shall be r-edueed by the sign area of the pr-ejeeting sign (whieh may not exeeed thiA�-
two (32) s e Fos
One (1) sandwich board sign is permitted for each establishment, subject to the requirements of section
4.15.16 i .
Sign Area
Sign Height
Sign Setback
Sign Type
Number of Signs Allowed
(Maximum)
(Maximum)
(Minimum)
Directory
1 or more per establishment,
24 square feet, aggregated
6 feet
5 feet
as authorized by zoning administrator
32 square feet, aggregated,
1 per street frontage, or 2 per entrance, per lot
plus bonus tenant panels as
provided in section
with 100 or more feet of continuous street
4.15.16 ; if more than 1
Freestanding
frontage plus 1 per lot if the lot is greater than
472 16 feet
5 feet
4 acres and has more than 1 approved entrance
sign at an entrance, no
on its frontage
single sign shall exceed 16
square feet
30 feet, but not to
Projecting*
1 per street frontage
32 square feet
exceed the top of the
fascia or mansard
Not applicable
12 feet, if freestanding
1 per street
sign; 30 feet if wall
Temporary
frontage per establishment
32 square feet
sign, but not to exceed
5 feet
the .,.. of
mansard cornice line
1.5 square feet per 1 linear
Same as that
Wall*
As calculated pursuant to section 4.15.20
foot of establishment
et
30fe Not to exceed
applicable to
structure frontage, not to
the cornice line
structure
exceed 200 square feet
*Each establishment may have both a projecting sign and a wall sign, provided that the aggregate sign area of
the two signs shall not exceed thirty -two (32) square feet. , the allowed
sign af:ea of the wall sign shall be r-edueed by the sign area of the pr-ejeeting sign (whieh may not exeeed thiA�-
two (32) s e Fos
One (1) sandwich board sign is permitted for each establishment, subject to the requirements of section
4.15.16 i .
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(12- 10 -80; 7 -8 -92, § 4.15.12.6; Ord. 01-18(3),5-9-01)
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2 -2280.
Sec. 4.15.14 Regulations applicable in the HI, LI and PD -IP zoning districts
The following regulations pertaining to the number of signs permitted per lot or establishment, the sign area,
sign height, and setback requirements shall apply to each sign for which a sign permit is required within the
Heavy Industry (HI), Light Industry (LI) and Planned Development - Industrial Park (PD -IP) zoning districts.
*Each establishment may have both a projecting sign and a wall sip, provided that the aggregate sign area of
the two signs shall not exceed thirty -two (32) square feet. ,
sign area of the wall sip Shall be Fedueed by the sign area of the pr-ojeeting sign (whieh may not exeeed th
two (32) s e feet).
Within the PD -IP zoning district. one (1) sandwich board sign is permitted for each establishment, subject to the
requirements of section 4.15.16(il.
(12- 10 -80; 7 -8 -92, § 4.15.12.7; Ord. 01- 18(3), 5 -9 -01)
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2 -2280.
Sec. 4.15.15 Regulations applicable in the entrance corridor overlay district
In addition to all other regulations set forth in this section 4.15, the following regulations shall apply within the
entrance corridor overlay zoning district:
a. Certificate of appropriateness required. Prior to the erection of a sign that would be visible from an
entrance corridor street, ' , the
owner or lessee of the lot on which the sign will be located shall obtain a certificate of appropriateness
for that sign unless the sign is exempt under section 30.6.5Ud .
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Sign Area
Sign Height
Sign Setback
Sign Type
Number of Signs Allowed
(Maximum)
(Maximum)
(Minimum)
Directory
1 or more per establishment,
24 square feet, aggregated
6 feet
5 feet
as authorized by zoning administrator
32 square feet, aggregate,
1 per street frontage, or 2 per entrance, per lot
plus bonus tenant panels as
provided in section
with 100 or more feet of continuous street
4.15.16fb1; if more than 1
Freestanding
frontage plus 1 per lot if the lot is greater than
12 feet
5 feet
4 acres and has more than 1 approved entrance
sign at an entrance, no
on its frontage
single sign shall exceed 16
square feet
30 feet, but not to
Projecting*
1 per street frontage
32 square feet
exceed the top of the
5 feet
fascia or mansard
12 feet, if freestanding
1 per street
sign; 30 feet if wall
Temporary
frontage per establishment
32 square feet
sign, but not to exceed
5 feet
the *� *,... of the
mansaFd cornice line
1.5 square feet per 1 linear
Same as that
Wall*
As calculated pursuant to section 4.15.20
foot of establishment
et
30fe Not to exceed
applicable to
structure frontage, not to
the cornice line
structure
exceed 200 square feet
*Each establishment may have both a projecting sign and a wall sip, provided that the aggregate sign area of
the two signs shall not exceed thirty -two (32) square feet. ,
sign area of the wall sip Shall be Fedueed by the sign area of the pr-ojeeting sign (whieh may not exeeed th
two (32) s e feet).
Within the PD -IP zoning district. one (1) sandwich board sign is permitted for each establishment, subject to the
requirements of section 4.15.16(il.
(12- 10 -80; 7 -8 -92, § 4.15.12.7; Ord. 01- 18(3), 5 -9 -01)
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2 -2280.
Sec. 4.15.15 Regulations applicable in the entrance corridor overlay district
In addition to all other regulations set forth in this section 4.15, the following regulations shall apply within the
entrance corridor overlay zoning district:
a. Certificate of appropriateness required. Prior to the erection of a sign that would be visible from an
entrance corridor street, ' , the
owner or lessee of the lot on which the sign will be located shall obtain a certificate of appropriateness
for that sign unless the sign is exempt under section 30.6.5Ud .
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b. Authority and procedure for acting upon application for certificate of appropriateness. The authority
and procedure for acting upon an application for a certificate of appropriateness for a sign shall be as set
forth in section 30.6.
Opaque backgrounds. All internally illuminated box -style and cabinet -style signs shall have an opaque
background.
(12- 10 -80; 7 -8 -92, § 4.15.12.8; Ord. 01- 18(3), 5 -9 -01; Ord. 10- 18(5), 5- 12 -10)
State law reference — Va. Code §§ 15.2 -2280, 15.2 -2286.
Sec. 4.15.16 Regulations applicable to certain sign types
In addition to all other regulations set forth in this section 4.15, the following regulations apply to the sign types
identified herein:
b. Anehersigns Bonus tenant panels. In each shopping center exceeding one I+tIadfed thOt safe (nn nnm
fifty thousand (50.0001 square feet in gross floor area: (i) one (1) freestanding aneher sig bonus tenant
panel shall be permitted for each ^ft° htm . °a thousand (10 fifty thousand (50.0001 square feet in
gross floor area, not to exceed four (4) bonus tenant panels at the shopping center; and (ii)
no bonus tenant panel shall *et exceed 4x-(6) ei ht 8 square feet in sign area.
wall. Wall sigws. ki order- to be eligible te ha-,�e a wa4l sign, the establishment shall have a+i ex4erior
Sandwich board signs. Sandwich board signs shall be subiect to the following: (1) the sign shall not
exceed four (4) feet in hei!?ht. two (2) feet in width or eight (8) square feet of area per sign face; (2) if
the sign is placed on a sidewalk or any other public pedestrian right -of -way, it shall be placed in a
location that provides a contiguous and unobstructed pedestrian passageway at least three (3) feet wide;
(3) the sign shall not be located in any required off - street parking space, driveway, access easement.
alley or fire lane; (4) the sign shall not be illuminated; (5) then shall be removed during-non-business
hours; and (6) if the sign is located on county -owned right -of -way, prior to placement of the sign. the
owner shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless the county against any claim or liability arising from
the placement of the sign, and the agreement shall be in a form and have a substance approved by the
county attorney.
Signs using rare gas illumination. Signs using exposed rare gas illumination, and signs within the
entrance corridor overlay district visible from an entrance corridor overlay street that use rare gas
illumination covered by a transparent material, shall not have a brightness that exceeds thirty (30)
milliamps. Brightness shall be determined by the zoning administrator, who shall consider information
provided by the sign manufacturer, the rated size of the sign's transformer, and any other relevant
information deemed appropriate. (Added 3- 16 -05)
k. Wall signs. In order to be eligible to have a wall sign the establishment shall have an exterior wall.
(12- 10 -80; 7 -8 -92, § 4.15.12; Ord. 01- 18(3), 5 -9 -01; Ord. 05- 18(4), 3- 16 -05)
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2 -2280.
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Article 111. District Regulations
Sec. 30.6.4 Certificates of appropriateness
The architectural review board is authorized to issue certificates of appropriateness for any structure, and
associated improvements, or any portion thereof, that are visible from the EC street to which the parcel is
contiguous, as follows:
b. Types of certificates of appropriateness. The architectural review board is authorized to issue the
following types of certificates of appropriateness:
Specific developments. For specific developments associated with one or more building permits
or a single site plan.
2. Signs in a new multi - business complex or shopping center. For all of the signs in a new multi -
business complex or shopping center, where the architectural review board first conducts a
comprehensive sign review. Once a certificate of appropriateness for signs in a new multi -
business complex or shopping center is issued, the director of planning is authorized to
determine whether a particular sign satisfies the conditions of the certificate of appropriateness.
County -wide certificates of appropriateness. County -wide certificates of appropriateness may
be issued for classes of structures, sites, improvements, or architectural elements, subject to the
applicable design criteria and procedures, as follows:
a. Categories ofstructures, sites, improvements, or architectural elements eligible for
county -wide certificates of appropriateness. The following categories of structures,
sites, improvements, or architectural elements shall be eligible for county -wide
certificates of appropriateness:
Structures located seven hundred fifty (750) feet or more from an EC street that
are not more than five (5) stories tall.
2. Structures that are proposed to be located behind another structure that fronts an
EC street as viewed from the EC street, where the rear structure is no more than
twice the height of the front structure.
Personal wireless service facilities.
4. Signs.
5. Safety fencing and screening fencing.
New or replacement rooftop- mounted or ground- mounted equipment.
Additions to structures or improvements for which a certificate of
appropriateness was issued, where the design of the addition to the structure or
improvement is consistent with the architectural design approved with the
certificate of appropriateness.
New structure or site lighting or changes to existing structure or site lighting.
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Minor amendments to site plans and architectural plans.
10. Building permits for which the proposed change occupies fifty (50) percent or
less of the altered elevation of an existing structure.
11. Permits classified in sections 5 -202, 5 -203, 5 -204 and 5- 208(A) not otherwise
exempt under section 30.6.5(k).
(§ 30.6.4, 10 -3 -90; § 30.6.4.1, 10 -3 -90; 5- 18 -94; § 30.6.4.2, 10 -3 -90; §30.6.5(formerly § 30.6.3.2, 7 -8 -92; Ord.
01- 18(3), 5- 9 -01); § 30.6.4, Ord. 10- 18(5), 5- 12 -10)
Sec. 30.6.5 Development exempt from requirement to obtain certificate of appropriateness
The following development is exempt from the requirements of section 30.6:
d. Agricultural product signs, political signs, public signs, sandwich board signs, temporary signs,,
sandwieh board signs window signs and signs exempt from the sign permit requirement under section
4.15.6.
(§ 30.6.6, 10 -3 -90; § 30.6.6.1, 10 -3 -90; § 30.6.6.2, 10 -3 -90, 6- 14 -00; § 30.6.6.3, 5- 18 -94; § 30.6.5; Ord. 10-
18(5), 5- 12 -10)
(Formerly SIGNS, Now see 30.6.4, 5- 12 -10)
I, Ella W. Jordan, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of an Ordinance duly
adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of to , as recorded
below, at a regular meeting held on
Ave Nay
Mr. Boyd
Mr. Dorrier
Ms. Mallek
Mr. Rooker
Mr. Snow
Mr. Thomas
Clerk, Board of County Supervisors
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