10.32.080

All non-temporary ground-mounted or monument signs shall be installed with a minimum surround of three feet of regularly maintained floral and shrubbery landscaping in every direction.

The permitted area of a double-faced sign shall be considered to be the area on one side only. If one face contains a larger sign area than the other, the larger face shall be used in calculating the sign area. A double-faced sign must have an internal angle between its two faces of no more than 45 degrees.

Any portion of the electronic changeable copy sign message must have a minimum duration of four seconds and must be a static display.

Any portion of the electronic graphic display sign image must have a minimum duration of twenty minutes and must be a static display.

shall not contain any animation, flashing, scrolling, or other movement;

Audio speakers or any form of pyrotechnics are prohibited in association with a changeable copy or electronic sign.

The electronic sign shall be equipped with an automatic dimmer that adjusts the brightness of the sign based on ambient light conditions;

The maximum brightness of an electronic sign shall not exceed 5,000 nits during daylight hours

and 500 nits during nighttime hours (from sunset to sunrise);

The text of the sign must be limited to ten words to allow passing motorists to read the entire copy with minimal distraction.

The message on an electronic sign shall remain static for a minimum of eight seconds

No portion of the electronic sign message or image may flash, scroll, twirl, change color, fade in or out or in any manner imitate movement.

The electronic sign must be contained within, or as part of, a monument sign;

All electronic message signs must be turned off at the close of business.

When located within one hundred and fifty feet of a residentially-used lot in a residential district, any part of the electronic sign must be oriented so that no portion of the sign face is visible from an existing or permitted principal structure on that lot.

any malfunctioning or non-functioning portion of the sign shall be repaired or replaced within thirty days of written notice from the town.

Electronic signs must be separated from other electronic signs by at least 35 feet.

The leading edge of the electronic sign must be a minimum distance of one-hundred feet from any abutting residential district boundary;

The leading edge of the electronic sign must be a minimum distance of ten feet from any street right-of-way;

The message or display must use a single color.

no freestanding pole shall be erected in the public right-of-way nor be within five (5) feet of a service drive, travel lane or adjoining street.

when the sign abuts a road with a speed limit greater than twenty-five miles per hour not more than one sign with a total area of up to thirty two square feet and a maximum height of eight feet.

On any property for sale or rent, not more than one sign with a total area of up to twelve square feet and a maximum height of six feet when the sign abuts a road with a speed limit of twenty-five miles per hour or less

all freestanding signs shall be set back from any street right-of-way at least half the height of the sign.

The intensity of light allowed for all illuminated signs shall be eighty-five percent by day

and fifty percent at night.

In instances where there are multiple tenants or users on a property or in a building, allowable sign area for all parties shall not exceed the maximum sign area computed as if there were a single tenant or user.

Noncommercial signs in residential districts shall be subject to the same standards as temporary signs in residential districts, as set forth in Section 10.32.080 of this article.

Wherever this article permits a sign with commercial content, noncommercial content is also permitted subject to the same requirements

Wherever this article permits a sign with commercial content, noncommercial content is also permitted subject to the same requirements of size, color, illumination, movement, materials, location, height and construction.

Any sign permitted by this article may contain a noncommercial message in lieu of a commercial message, provided that the sign otherwise complies with all applicable provisions of this article, including but not limited to size, height, setback, illumination, and location requirements.

a nonconforming sign structure shall be removed if the use to which it is accessory has not been in operation for a period of two years or more.

a nonconforming sign structure shall be removed if the use to which it is accessory has not been in operation for a period of two years or more.

Nonconforming signs shall not be extended or structurally reconstructed or altered in any manner

Nonconforming signs shall not be extended or structurally reconstructed or altered in any manner, except a sign face may be changed so long as the new face is equal to or reduced in height and/or sign area.

A nonconforming sign which is changed to becoming conforming or is replaced by a conforming sign shall no longer be deemed nonconforming, and thereafter such sign shall be in accordance with the provisions of this article.

A nonconforming sign that is destroyed or damaged by any casualty to an extent not exceeding fifty percent of its area may be restored within two years

A nonconforming sign that is destroyed or damaged by any casualty to an extent not exceeding fifty percent of its area may be restored within two years after such destruction or damage but shall not be enlarged in any manner.

No nonconforming sign shall be enlarged nor shall any feature of a nonconforming sign, such as illumination, be increased.

No nonconforming sign shall be moved for any distance on the same lot or to any other lot unless such change in location will make the sign conform in all respects to the provisions of this article.

If the owner or lessee fails to remove the sign structure, the zoning administrator or designee shall give the owner fifteen days' written notice to remove it.

Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent keeping in good repair a nonconforming sign.

Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent keeping in good repair a nonconforming sign.

If such sign is so destroyed or damaged to an extent exceeding fifty percent, it shall not be reconstructed but may be replaced with a sign that is in full accordance with the provisions of this article.

may be restored within two years after such destruction or damage

A nonconforming sign that is destroyed or damaged by any casualty to an extent not exceeding fifty percent of its area may be restored within two years after such destruction or damage

Upon notice from the zoning administrator, a property owner shall submit verification that sign(s) were lawfully existing at time of erection. Failure to provide such verification shall be cause for order to remove sign(s) or bring sign(s) into compliance with the current ordinance.

The area of the sign counts against the maximum sign area permitted on that lot.

Each sign shall be no more than sixteen square feet in area and eight feet in height.

Each sign shall be no more than sixteen square feet in area and eight feet in height.

Display of signs shall be limited to thirty days at a time.

Display of signs shall be limited to thirty days at a time.

Each sign shall be no more than sixteen square feet in area and eight feet in height.

Each sign shall be no more than sixteen square feet in area and eight feet in height.

No more than one permitted temporary sign may be displayed per lot.

No more than one permitted temporary sign may be displayed per lot.

With a permit, a noncommercial use may erect up to three off-site signs on properties with the consent of the persons in charge of such properties.

Each organization shall be limited to the display of such signs no more than four times within any calendar year.

Each organization shall be limited to the display of such signs no more than four times within any calendar year.

With a permit, a noncommercial use may erect up to three off-site signs on properties with the consent of the persons in charge of such properties.

Animated signs where the message content does not change more often than once every seven seconds.

Signs attached to natural vegetation.

Billboards.

Signs that emit sound.

Signs that emit smoke, flame, scent, mist, aerosol, liquid, or gas.

Flashing signs or other signs displaying flashing, scrolling or intermittent lights or lights of changing degrees of intensity, except where such signs are expressly permitted within this article.

Freestanding signs more than twenty-five feet in height.

Signs hanging from supports, except against the face of a building.

Signs consisting of illuminated tubing or strings of lights outlining property lines or open sales areas, rooflines, doors, windows or wall edges of any building, except for temporary decorations not to exceed a total of three months per calendar year.

Any sign located in the vision triangle formed by any two intersecting streets, as regulated by the provisions of Section 4.12.030(d).

Moving signs and electronic message signs on residential properties in all residential districts.

Neon signs, except in windows.

Any sign displayed without complying with all applicable regulations of this article.

Any sign that is not expressly permitted by this article.

Off-premises signs, unless specifically permitted by this article.

Signs erected on public land other than those approved by an authorized town official in writing, required by law without such approval, or permitted under Code of Virginia, § 24.2-310(E).

Signs on the roof surface or extending above the roofline of a building or signs extending its parapet wall where the sign is greater than five feet above the roof line.

Signs painted directly on a building, except where expressly permitted by this article.

Pole signs less than six feet in height.

Strings of flags visible from, and within fifty feet of, any public right-of-way.

Signs simulating, or which are likely to be confused with, a traffic control sign or any other sign displayed by a public authority.

Vehicle or trailer signs.

Any electronic sign that is generated by a series of moving images, such as an LED, digital display, or other video technology, whether displayed on a building, vehicle, or mobile unit.

Window signs whose aggregate area on a window or door exceeds twenty-five percent of the total area of the window or door.

For projecting signs with a thickness of four inches or more, the sign area also includes the area of the visible sides of the sign, calculated as a rectangle enclosing each entire side view.

On residential property, one or more temporary signs with a total area of no more than twelve square feet, and which are removed within ninety days after being erected.

The owner of any advertising sign, other than a permitted off-premises sign, located on commercial property where the use or business has ceased operating shall, within sixty days of the cessation of use or business operation, replace the sign face with a blank face

The owner of any advertising sign, other than a permitted off-premises sign, located on commercial property where the use or business has ceased operating shall, within sixty days of the cessation of use or business operation, replace the sign face with a blank face until such time as a use or business has resumed operating on the property.

The Zoning Administrator or designee shall administer and enforce the provisions of this article. The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to interpret the provisions of this article and to make determinations regarding the application of this article to specific properties and situations.

This article may be amended from time to time in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article 10.38 of this ordinance, including public notice and hearing requirements as provided by law.

Such appeal shall be filed within thirty days of the date of the decision being appealed, in accordance with the provisions of Article 10.40 of this ordinance.

With signs that are regular polygons or circles, the area can be calculated by the mathematical formula for that polygon or circle. With signs that are not regular polygons or circles, the sign area is calculated using all that area within a maximum of three abutting or overlapping rectangles that enclose the sign face.

All signs shall be constructed and mounted in compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.

All signs shall be constructed and mounted in compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.

The building official may cause to have removed or repaired immediately without written notice any sign which, in his opinion, has become insecure, in danger of falling, or otherwise unsafe

The building official may cause to have removed or repaired immediately without written notice any sign which, in his opinion, has become insecure, in danger of falling, or otherwise unsafe, and, as such, presents an immediate threat to the safety of the public.

Height means the maximum vertical distance from the base of the sign at normal grade to the top of the highest attached component of the sign. Normal grade shall be construed to be the lower of: (1) Existing grade prior to construction; or (2) The newly established grade after construction, exclusive of any filling, berming, mounding or excavating primarily for the purpose of mounting or elevating the sign.

Audio or pyrotechnics. Audio speakers or any form of pyrotechnics are prohibited in association with a changeable copy or electronic sign.

All electronic signs must be equipped with an automatic dimmer that controls the intensity of the light source.

The beam width shall not be wider than that needed to light the sign.

The intensity of light allowed for all illuminated signs shall be eighty-five percent by day and fifty percent at night;

All lighting fixtures used to illuminate a sign shall be full-cutoff, as defined by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), and shall have fully shielded or recessed luminaires with horizontal-mount flat lenses that prevent upward light scatter and protect the dark night sky.

Indirect lighting shall consist of full cut-off or directionally shielded lighting fixtures that are aimed and controlled so that the directed light shall be substantially confined to the sign to minimize glare, sky glow, and light trespass.

Limited text. The text of the sign must be limited to ten words to allow passing motorists to read the entire copy with minimal distraction;

No sign shall be permitted to have an illumination spread of more than .05 foot candle at the lot line

In no event shall the illumination of any sign resulting from any internal or external artificial light source exceed 100 lumens.

No sign shall be permitted to have an illumination spread of more than .05 foot candle at the lot line, shine into on-coming traffic, affect highway safety, or shine directly into a residential dwelling unit.

All electronic message signs must be turned off at the close of business;

In the case of indirect lighting, the source shall be so shielded that it illuminates only the face of the sign.

In the interpretation and application of this article, the provisions shall be held to be minimum requirements and shall be construed in favor of the town and not in favor of any person who seeks to violate such provisions. Where the provisions of this article impose greater restrictions than those of any other ordinance, regulation, or law, the provisions of this article shall control.

Landscaping. All non-temporary ground-mounted or monument signs shall be installed with a minimum surround of three feet of regularly maintained floral and shrubbery landscaping in every direction.

All signs and components shall be maintained in good repair and in a safe, neat and clean condition.

All signs and components shall be maintained in good repair and in a safe, neat and clean condition.

The maximum height for any sign shall be twenty-five feet unless otherwise specified within this article.

Any sign which constitutes a nuisance may be abated by the town under the requirements of Code of Virginia, §§ 15.2-900, 15.2-906, and/or 15.2-1115.

Any sign which constitutes a nuisance may be abated by the town under the requirements of Code of Virginia, §§ 15.2-900, 15.2-906, and/or 15.2-1115.

Any person who violates any provision of this article shall be subject to the penalties and enforcement procedures set forth in Article 10.36 of this ordinance, including but not limited to civil penalties, injunctive relief, and other remedies available under the Code of Virginia.

An application for a sign permit shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator or designee on forms furnished by the town. The applicant shall provide sufficient information for the town to determine if the proposed sign is permitted by this article and any other applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. An application for a temporary sign shall state the dates intended for the erection and removal of the sign.

Any application that complies with all provisions of this article, the building code, and other applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances shall be approved.

The Zoning Administrator or designee shall promptly process the sign permit application and approve the application, reject the application, or notify the applicant of deficiencies in the application within twenty business days after receipt.

Fees for sign permits shall be in accordance with the schedule of fees for zoning permits as adopted by Town Council.

A-frame signs more than fifty feet from the nearest public right of way.

Flags up to 16 square feet in size not containing any commercial advertising; provided, that no freestanding pole shall be erected in the public right-of-way nor be within five (5) feet of a service drive, travel lane or adjoining street.

when the sign abuts a road with a speed limit greater than twenty-five miles per hour not more than one sign with a total area of up to thirty two square feet and a maximum height of eight feet.

On any property for sale or rent, not more than one sign with a total area of up to twelve square feet and a maximum height of six feet when the sign abuts a road with a speed limit of twenty-five miles per hour or less

Signs erected by a governmental body or required by law.

The changing of messages on marquees and the repair of an existing permitted sign, except that repair of a nonconforming sign must comply with Section 10.36.020.

Not more than two minor signs per parcel. Additional minor signs are permitted in certain zoning districts with a permit.

Official notices or advertisements posted or displayed by or under the direction of any public or court officer in the performance of his official or directed duties; provided that all such signs shall be removed within ten (10) days after their purpose has been accomplished.

Pavement markings. Any sign applied directly and entirely to and flush with an asphalt, concrete, or similar paved surface.

A permanent window sign, provided that the aggregate area of all window signs on each window or door does not exceed twenty-five percent of the total area of the window or door.

On residential property, one or more temporary signs with a total area of no more than twelve square feet, and which are removed within ninety days after being erected.

On residential property, window signs, provided that the total extent of window signs do not obstruct more than twenty-five percent of the total area of all windows on each building facade.

One (1) sign, no more than twelve (12) square feet in area, located on property where a building permit is active.

An application shall be rejected for non-compliance with the terms of this article, building code, or other applicable law, regulation, or ordinance.

If the application is rejected, the town shall identify the reasons for the rejection in writing.

A sign permit is required prior to the display and erection of any sign, except as provided in Section 10.34.010 of this article.

The town may revoke a sign permit under any of the following circumstances: 1. The town determines that information in the application was materially false or misleading; 2. The sign as installed does not conform to the sign permit application; or 3. The sign violates this article, building code, or other applicable law, regulation, or ordinance.

If a sign is not installed within six months following the issuance of a sign permit (or within thirty days in the case of a temporary sign permit), the permit shall be void.

Any sign which becomes a safety hazard or which is not kept in a reasonably good state of repair shall be put in a safe and good state of repair within thirty days of a written notice to the owner and permit holder.

Any sign which becomes a safety hazard or which is not kept in a reasonably good state of repair shall be put in a safe and good state of repair within thirty days of a written notice to the owner and permit holder.

The supports, uprights or structure on which any sign is supported shall not be included in determining the sign area unless such supports, uprights or structure are designed in such a way as to form an integral background of the display

Temporary signs shall not be illuminated;

Temporary signs shall not exceed thirty-two square feet in area and eight feet in height in nonresidential districts;

Temporary signs shall not exceed twelve square feet in area and six feet in height in residential districts;

Temporary signs shall be removed within thirty days of the date of erection

No temporary sign shall be erected more than four times per calendar year on the same property.

Temporary signs shall not exceed thirty-two square feet in area and eight feet in height in nonresidential districts;

Temporary signs shall not exceed twelve square feet in area and six feet in height in residential districts;

The permit for a temporary sign shall state its duration, not to exceed thirty days, unless another time is provided in the zoning ordinance.

If a sign is not installed within six months following the issuance of a sign permit (or within thirty days in the case of a temporary sign permit), the permit shall be void.

A permanent window sign, provided that the aggregate area of all window signs on each window or door does not exceed twenty-five percent of the total area of the window or door.