§ 171-71

Signage

• Animated sign allowed districts

  Such animated signs are only allowed in GC, NC, and I Districts, as defined by this chapter.

• Maximum banner area120 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Banners over a right-of-way shall not exceed 120 square feet in area and shall have a minimum street clearance of 17 feet over grade.

• Minimum banner clearance17 ft

  Banners over a right-of-way shall not exceed 120 square feet in area and shall have a minimum street clearance of 17 feet over grade.

• Billboards

  Billboards, except those existing at the adoption of this chapter. Repair of existing billboards is allowed, however, replacement is not.

• Maximum construction sign area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  no such signs shall exceed an area of 32 square feet, nor shall they remain standing after construction has been completed.

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

  No more than two "entrance" or "exit" signs at each vehicular entrance to and exit from a parking lot, not to exceed two square feet each.

• Maximum entrance identification sign area50 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Such freestanding monument signs shall not exceed 20 feet in height or 50 square feet in area.

• Maximum entrance identification sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.20 ft

  Such freestanding monument signs shall not exceed 20 feet in height or 50 square feet in area.

• Maximum flag area50 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Flags flying from a flagpole, where no more than three flags are displayed at any one time, no individual flag exceeding 50 square feet in area.

• Maximum freestanding parking sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.4 ft

  The signs may be freestanding if no larger than two square feet, located on the perimeter of a parking lot no less than 25 feet apart, and at a height no greater than four feet.

• Maximum functional sign area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs regulating on-premises traffic, parking or indicating other functional information... when less than six square feet in area and bearing no commercial advertising.

• Maximum historic districtHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. sign area12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Historic district signs... The maximum size sign permitted is 12 square feet, with a maximum height of nine feet.

• Maximum historic districtHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.9 ft

  Historic district signs... The maximum size sign permitted is 12 square feet, with a maximum height of nine feet.

• Maximum historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. marker area15 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Historic markers of an area less than 15 square feet when approved by the Board of Architectural Review.

• Maximum historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. site sign area12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Historic site signs... The maximum size sign permitted is 12 square feet, with a maximum height of nine feet.

• Maximum historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. site sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.9 ft

  Historic site signs... The maximum size sign permitted is 12 square feet, with a maximum height of nine feet.

• Maximum home occupationHome occupationA business run from a dwelling, permitted so long as it stays subordinate to living there. sign area1 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs identifying the home occupation or office of the resident, of not more than one square foot in area

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

  Signs indicating the hours of operation for a business... not in excess of two square feet.

• Maximum municipal building sign area25 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs not over 25 feet in area identifying municipal or governmental buildings and offices or buildings used for religious purposes

• Maximum no trespassing sign area1 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  "No Trespassing" signs of not more than one square foot in area.

• Off-premises signs

  No off-premises signs are permitted in the Town of Hillsville, except location signs which may be located off-premises.

• Maximum parking lot sign area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs designating entrances, exits or conditions of use for parking lots. Such signs shall not exceed six square feet in area.

• Maximum parking restriction sign area3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs specifying parking restrictions, not to exceed three square feet each

• Minimum spacing for parking restriction signs25 ft

  may be affixed to a wall and located no less than 25 feet apart

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

  Signs containing the words "private drive," not exceeding two square feet, limited to one sign per entrance drive.

• Maximum professional nameplate area1 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Professional nameplates not exceeding one square foot in area when placed upon the wall of the building.

• ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. signs

  Any sign affixed to, hung, placed or painted on any other sign, fence, cliff, tree, public utility pole, radio or television or similar tower; any sign or banner within or across a public right-of-way; any flashing or moving sign; portable signs; signs with moving components; pennants, streamers; large floating or stationary balloons; signs attached to unlicensed vehicles; off-premises signs; billboards (except existing); signs in right-of-way.

• Minimum public liability insurance300,000 dollars

  A person shall not erect, install, alter, modify, reface, rehang or replace over public property any sign... until the sign owner presents satisfactory evidence that a public liability insurance policy with a minimum of $300,000 single limit coverage is in force

• Maximum real estate sign area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Real estate signs not exceeding six square feet in area... Such signs shall not be illuminated and shall not be more than four feet in height.

• Maximum real estate sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.4 ft

  Such signs shall not be illuminated and shall not be more than four feet in height.

• Maximum resident name sign area1 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs showing the name and address of the resident, but not to include any commercial advertising and not more than one square foot in area.

• Minimum sign permit fee15 dollars

  A fee of $1 per square foot of sign area with a minimum of $15 shall accompany each application for a sign permit

• Sign permit fee per square foot1 dollars_per_sqft

  A fee of $1 per square foot of sign area with a minimum of $15 shall accompany each application for a sign permit

• Sign permit installation deadline6 months

  Any sign permit issued shall be null and void if any sign for which the permit was issued is not installed in accordance with the permit within six months of the date the permit was approved.

• Sign permit use commencement deadline6 months

  A sign permit shall become null and void if the use to which it pertains is not commenced within six months after the date the sign permit is issued.

• Sign removal notice period30 days

  shall be taken down and removed by the owner... within 30 days after written notification to do so from the Zoning Administrator.

• Maximum subdivision sign area25 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Subdivision or housing development signs. Such signs shall not exceed six feet in height, 25 square feet in area

• Maximum subdivision sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  Subdivision or housing development signs. Such signs shall not exceed six feet in height, 25 square feet in area

• Maximum temporary directional sign area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Temporary directional, political or informational signs not over six square feet in area

• Maximum number of temporary directional signs2 count

  There shall be no more than two such temporary signs per establishment at any time.

• Maximum display period for temporary directional signs2 months

  In no case shall any such temporary sign be displayed for a period longer than two months in any calendar year.

• Maximum temporary sign area per lot32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Temporary sign area per lot shall not exceed 32 square feet.

• Temporary sign removal after event10 days

  Any temporary sign pertaining to an event must be removed within 10 days after the event.

• Temporary sign illumination

  A temporary sign shall not be illuminated.

• Maximum display period for temporary signs14 days

  For all other temporary signs, a maximum posting period of 14 consecutive calendar days is permitted, up to five times per calendar year.

• Vacant premises sign removal period2 years

  any nonconforming sign (other than billboards) associated with premises that have been vacant for two years or more shall be taken down and removed