Art. 10, § P

Signage

• Building mounted sign area formula

  The combined sign area of wall, projecting, canopy, awning, and marquee signs shall not exceed the sum of: 2 sq ft per linear foot of primary wall frontage of the first 200 linear feet; 1 sq ft per linear foot beyond 200; 2 sq ft per vertical foot for every foot over 20 ft building height.

• HistoricHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. Preservation Overlay DistrictOverlay districtA second set of rules laid over the base district, adding requirements without replacing it. sign review

  In the HP-O District, the Review Commission shall approve the design compatibility of signs in accordance with Article 3.Q and may authorize an alternative signage plan that does not strictly adhere to the area, number, height and location criteria within the HP-O District if it is determined that the design is more consistent with the architectural character of the building to which it relates and other surrounding properties and as guided by the City of Danville's Historic District Guidelines for signs.

• Maximum additional architectural area for large shopping center sign300 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  An additional area not exceeding three hundred (300) square feet may be devoted to architectural elements

• Maximum freestanding sign area for large shopping center (4+ stores, >400,000 GLA)300 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The combined sign area of any individual sign face shall not exceed three hundred (300) square feet in area.

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for large shopping center freestanding sign30 ft

  The freestanding signs shall have a maximum height of thirty (30) feet

• Minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from overhead electrical service cable for large shopping center sign10 ft

  no portion of any freestanding sign shall be located within ten (10) feet of any overhead electrical service cable.

• Minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for large shopping center freestanding sign from public street right-of-way10 ft

  No sign shall be located within ten (10) feet of any public street right-of-way unless said sign is located at least eight (8) feet above grade at the lowest point of any reader board or changeable panel.

• Maximum additional architectural area for development name sign200 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  An additional area not exceeding two hundred (200) square feet may be devoted to architectural elements

• Maximum development name sign area175 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The combined sign shall not exceed one hundred and seventy-five (175) square feet in area.

• Maximum directional sign area8 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Directional signs limited in area to eight (8) square feet shall be permitted as accessory signs

• Maximum directional sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.10 ft

  One sign per entrance or exit not to exceed ten (10) feet in height

• Maximum additional architectural area for directory sign36 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  an additional area not exceeding thirty-six (36) square feet may be devoted to architectural elements

• Maximum directory sign area16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Such directory signs shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area.

• Maximum freestanding sign area (building ≤60,000 GLA)75 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One freestanding or monument sign for identification of a single business establishment shall be permitted. Such sign shall be limited in area to seventy-five (75) square feet.

• Maximum freestanding sign area (building >60,000 GLA)100 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Permitted sign area shall be combined into a single freestanding sign advertising all businesses on the premises. The combined sign shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area.

• Maximum freestanding sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.24 ft

  All freestanding signs in these districts shall have a maximum height of twenty-four (24) feet

• Maximum number of fuel price signs per pump1 count

  One fuel price or promotional information sign per fuel pump

• Maximum gasoline pump island sign area2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Two non-illuminated 'self-serve' or 'full-serve' signs per pump island not to exceed 2 square feet each; and one fuel price or promotional information sign per fuel pump not to exceed two square feet.

• Maximum number of gasoline pump island signs per island2 count

  Two non-illuminated 'self-serve' or 'full-serve' signs per pump island

• Minimum directional sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from street right-of-way5 ft

  nor located within five (5) feet of any street right-of-way line.

• Minimum freestanding sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from residential districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.20 ft

  No sign shall be located within twenty (20) feet of any residential district.

• Minimum freestanding sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from public street right-of-way20 ft

  shall not be located within twenty (20) feet of any public street right-of-way, property line, alley, private street or driveway intersecting a public or private street.

• Non-illuminated signs permitted in residential districts allowed

  Non-illuminated signs permitted in all residential districts shall be permitted in the HR-C and PS-C Commercial Districts, provided that signs identifying uses which are permitted in the residential districts shall be subject to the regulations set forth in that section.