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HNM 5/25/17; 6/1/17; 6/7/17; 6/22/17
SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES — Wall Sign, Single Business
Updated: 6-17-2016
REF
CHECKLIST ITEM
NOTES 5/25/17
NOTES 6/1/17
NOTES 6/7/17
NOTES 6/22/17
TYPE
❑
9.b
For internally illuminated signs, channel
Cabinet sign not preferred
OK: Cabinet sign not
OK
OK
lettering (mounted on a raceway or
in EC
preferred in EC, but this is
individual letters) is preferred to cabinet
an existing sign being
signs.
relocated from former
premises within City of
Charlottesville
❑
5.b
When channel letters cannot be adequately
OK
OK
OK
OK
accommodated, internally illuminated
cabinet signs may be considered.
❑
6
Reader boards are discouraged.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
MATERIALS
❑
4.c
Materials used in the sign should
OK
OK
OK
OK
complement the building being served by
the sign.
COLOR
❑
4.e
Color for raceway -mounted channel
N/A: cabinet sign
N/A: cabinet sign
N/A
N/A
letters, the raceway shall match the wall
color.
Sign colors must be harmonious with each
OK
OK
OK
OK
other.
Sign colors must not clash with the site,
OK
OK
OK
OK
when viewed in daylight and at night.
Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or
Amber LEDs proposed
OK: LEDs are "Natural
OK
OK
fluorescent colors), are prohibited.
which would change
White"
appearance of white
ARB2017-48: Auto Aesthetic
HNM 5/25/17; 6/1/17; 6/7/17; 6/22/17
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CHECKLIST ITEM
NOTES 5/25/17
NOTES 6/1/17
NOTES 6/7/17
NOTES 6/22/17
lettering to yellow, which
would clash with
aluminum color of sign and
building fabric
Use of three colors or less (black and
OK
OK
OK
OK
white considered as 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
OK
OK
OK
OK
setback requirements as outlined in
Section 4.15 of the Albemarle County
Zoning Ordinance (unless sign has a
variance).
❑
Appendix
A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4
OK
OK
OK
OK
A.A
text to 3/4 wall area is a good working
proportioning system for placing a sign.
❑
Appendix
Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and
A.A.4
disposition of 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
OK, but actually seems
OK, but actually seems
OK
OK
the architectural element's size.
diminutive compared to
diminutive compared to
fascia length
fascia length
The sign should not over -crowd the
OK
OK
OK
OK
architectural element, the wall, or the sign
area.
Buildings and building elements should
not be used as billboards.
ARB2017-48: Auto Aesthetic
HNM 5/25/17; 6/1/17; 6/7/17; 6/22/17
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CHECKLIST ITEM
NOTES 5/25/17
NOTES 6/1/17
NOTES 6/7/17
NOTES 6/22/17
❑
9.a
Wall signs must integrate with the
OK
OK
OK
OK
building's architecture.
The sign placement should not obscure
OK
OK
OK
OK
architectural features or details, (such as
cornices, windows, columns, pilasters and
paneling).
❑
9.d
An appropriate height for channel letters
N/A: Cabinet sign
N/A: Cabinet sign
N/A
N/A
in a 30" high sign band is 18".
This allows 6" of unoccupied space above
OK
OK
OK
OK
and below the letters.
4" of clear space above, below, and to the
OK
OK
OK
OK
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
OK
OK
OK
OK
Entrance Corridor, and the architectural
design of the building/area will determine
sign size, placement, and proportions.
❑
4.d
Lettering should be in proportion (font
OK
OK
OK
OK
size and typeface style) to the sign and the
building.
Use of three typefaces or less.
OK: two typefaces
OK: two typefaces
OK
OK
proposed
proposed
Additional typefaces may be approved if
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
they contribute to a
balanced/legible/unified sign design.
❑
9. e. iv
The width of the outline must be in
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
proportion to the width of the letter.
ARB2017-48: Auto Aesthetic
HNM 5/25/17; 6/1/17; 6/7/17; 6/22/17
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NOTES 5/25/17
NOTES 6/1/17
NOTES 6/7/17
NOTES 6/22/17
An outline width of 1/8" has been found
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
to be an appropriate sign dimension.
TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS AND GRAPHICS
❑
4.f
The ARB may require that the color and
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
scale of standard templates for
trademarks, service marks, corporate
logos and graphics be modified.
When used, trademarks, service marks,
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
corporate logos and/or graphics should be
incorporated as an integral part of the
overall sign.
❑
5.a
External (or no) illumination is preferred
Internally lit by LEDs
Internally lit by LEDs
N/A
N/A
for approved graphics/logos;
❑
5.b
internal illumination may be considered
Amber LEDs proposed
OK
OK
OK
for approval on a case-by-case basis.
which would change
appearance of white
lettering to yellow, which
would clash with
aluminum color of sign and
building fabric
LIGHTING
❑
9.e.i
External (or no) illumination is preferred
Internally lit by LEDs
Internally lit by LEDs
N/A
N/A
for wall signs.
❑
5.f
Any internal illumination is considered to
contribute to visual clutter and will be
limited.
❑
5.c
Internal illumination design approval will
OK
OK
OK
OK
be evaluated on size, balance, complexity,
and distance from the Entrance Corridor.
ARB2017-48: Auto Aesthetic
HNM 5/25/17; 6/1/17; 6/7/17; 6/22/17
REF
CHECKLIST ITEM
NOTES 5/25/17
NOTES 6/1/17
NOTES 6/7/17
NOTES 6/22/17
❑
9. e. iv
The backgrounds of such cabinet signs
Not specified but
OK
OK
OK
must be made opaque (zero light
insinuated by cabinet
transmission).
sign's materialit
❑
5.e
External illumination should be shielded
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
and not create glare.
All external light sources shall be white.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
❑
9. ii
Sign lighting (external) should be shielded
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
so that it illuminates only face of the sign
and does not shine beyond the edge of the
sign.
❑
9. Hi
Channel letters with translucent faces
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
must have no light spilling outward from
the top, bottom, sides or back.
Faces and returns of channel letters shall
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
be opaque when back -lit (halo -lit).
❑
9. iv
Cabinet signs shall have a non -illuminated
Not specified but
OK
OK
OK
background, or an opaque (zero light
insinuated by cabinet
transmission) background.
sign's materiality
Cabinet signs shall be constructed such
Not specified but
OK
OK
OK
that no light spills outward from the top,
insinuated by cabinet
bottom, sides or back.
sign's materiality
❑
5.g
All illumination shall be non -blinking.
Not specified in
Not specified in
OK: note added to proof
Not specified in
manufacturer's specs
manufacturer's specs
manufacturer's specs; note
deleted from proof
❑
5.h
An exposed light source that forms the
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
body of a sign, (such as exposed neon
signs), shall not be used in the Entrance
Corridors.
ARB ACTIONS
ARB2017-48: Auto Aesthetic
HNM 5/25/17; 6/1/17; 6/7/17; 6/22/17
REF
CHECKLIST ITEM
NOTES 5/25/17
NOTES 6/1/17
NOTES 6/7/17
NOTES 6/22/17
❑
If LED lighting is proposed the sign
Note not included
Note not included
Note not included
OK: note added to proof
drawing must state The level of
illumination provided by the LED lights
will not exceed the illumination produced
by a single stroke of 30 milliamp (ma)
neon.
❑
Action on
Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
ARB -P
be an inappropriate color for signs.
(BP)2001-
Pantone color match for 2283 is 485C.
12 Wood
Red #2793 has been approved as an
Grill
acceptable substitute. Pantone color match
for 2793 is 187C. See below.
12/21/15
Generally, for signs in the Entrance Corridors,
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
action on
red 485 may be acceptable on a case-by-case
ARB
basis as a secondary color.
2015-114
& -115
Shell
Signs
ARB
Visual clutter resulting from adjacency,
Action
for example at the Hardee's locations, is a
Memo:
reasonable basis for not allowing
5/7/12
illumination of the graphic.
ARB
Accent color letters can be used in a sign
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Action
when portrayed as a graphic, up to 33% of
Memo:
the length of the sign.
8/3/2015
ARB2017-48: Auto Aesthetic
HNM 5/25/17
SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES — Wall Sign, Single Business
Updated: 6-17-2016
REF
CHECKLIST ITEM
NOTES
TYPE
❑
9.b
For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering
Cabinet sign not preferred in EC
(mounted on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to
cabinet signs.
❑
5.b
When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated,
OK
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
OK
being served by the sign.
COLOR
❑
4.e
Color for raceway -mounted channel letters, the raceway
N/A: cabinet sign
shall match the wall color.
Sign colors must be harmonious with each other.
OK
Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in
OK
daylight and at night.
Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent
Amber LEDs proposed which would change
colors), are prohibited.
appearance of white lettering to yellow, which would
clash with aluminum color of sign and building fabric
Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as
OK
colors).
Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the
sign balance/unity.
SIZE, SCALE, PROPORTION, AND LOCATION
ARB2017-48: Auto Aesthetic
HNM 5/25/17
REF
CHECKLIST ITEM
NOTES
❑
4.b
Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback
OK
requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle
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
OK
A.A
area is a good working proportioning system for placing a
sign.
❑
Appendix
Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of
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
OK, but actually seems diminutive compared to fascia
element's size.
length
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
billboards.
❑
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).
❑
9.d
An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign
N/A: Cabinet sign
band is 18".
This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the
OK
letters.
4" of clear space above, below, and to the sides of a
OK
channel letter sign is considered a minimum, with larger
clearances required for larger sign bands.
ARB2017-48: Auto Aesthetic
HNM 5/25/17
REF
CHECKLIST ITEM
NOTES
Degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance
OK
Corridor, and the architectural design of the building/area
will determine sign size, placement, and proportions.
❑
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: two typefaces proposed
Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to
N/A
a balanced/legible/unified sign design.
❑
9.e.iv
The width of the outline must be in proportion to the width
N/A
of the letter.
An outline width of 1/8" has been found to be an
N/A
appropriate sign dimension.
TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS AND GRAPHICS
❑
4.f
The ARB may require that the color and scale of standard
N/A
templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos
and graphics be modified.
When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos
N/A
and/or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part
of the overall sign.
❑
5.a
External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved
Internally lit by LEDs
graphics/logos;
❑
5.b
internal illumination may be considered for approval on a
Amber LEDs proposed which would change
case-by-case basis.
appearance of white lettering to yellow, which would
clash with aluminum color of sign and building fabric
LIGHTING
❑
9.e.i
External (or no) illumination is preferred for wall signs.
Internally lit by LEDs
❑
5.f
Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to
visual clutter and will be limited.
ARB2017-48: Auto Aesthetic
HNM 5/25/17
REF
CHECKLIST ITEM
NOTES
❑
5.c
Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on
OK
size, balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance
Corridor.
❑
9.e.iv
The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made
Not specified but insinuated by cabinet sign's
opaque (zero light transmission).
materiality
❑
5.e
External illumination should be shielded and not create
N/A
Tare.
All external light sources shall be white.
N/A
❑
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 ed e of the sign.
❑
Vii
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).
❑
9.iv
Cabinet signs shall have a non -illuminated background, or
Not specified but insinuated by cabinet sign's
an opaque (zero light transmission) background.
materiality
Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills
Not specified but insinuated by cabinet sign's
outward from the top, bottom, sides or back.
materiality
❑
5.g
All illumination shall be non -blinking.
Not specified in manufacturer's specs
❑
5.h
An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign,
N/A
(such as exposed neon signs), shall not be used in the
Entrance Corridors.
ARB ACTIONS
❑
If LED lighting is proposed the sign drawing must state
Note not included
The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will
not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of
30 milliamp (ma) neon.
ARB2017-48: Auto Aesthetic
HNM 5/25/17
REF
CHECKLIST ITEM
NOTES
❑
Action on
Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an
N/A
ARB -P
inappropriate color for signs. Pantone color match for 2283
(BP)2001-
is 485C. Red #2793 has been approved as an acceptable
12 Wood
substitute. Pantone color match for 2793 is 187C. (See
Grill
below.
12/21/15
Generally, for signs in the Entrance Corridors, red 485 may be
N/A
action on
acceptable on a case-by-case basis as a secondary color.
ARB
2015-114
& -115
Shell
Signs
ARB
Visual clutter resulting from adjacency, for example at the
Action
Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing
Memo:
illumination of the graphic.
5/7/12
ARB
Accent color letters can be used in a sign when portrayed
N/A
Action
as a graphic, up to 33% of the length of the sign.
Memo:
8/3/2015