Article 11, Sections 11-6, 11-7, 11-8, 11-11

Signage

• Freestanding sign illumination external only

  Freestanding signs may be illuminated only by an externally located stationary light source, shielded and directed solely at the sign (one source per sign face).

• Maximum digital message component percentage50 pct

  Digital or electronically controlled message components shall comprise no more than 50 percent of sign area.

• Maximum sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.15 ft

  Signs shall not exceed a height of 15 feet above ground level or the street to which it is oriented, whichever is higher, without special permission from the zoning administrator.

• Minimum message display interval30 sec

  No message shall be displayed for an interval of less than 30 seconds.

• Colored lamps prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Colored lamps are not permitted.

• Flashing or scrolling text prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  No flashing or scrolling text shall be permitted.

• Reflective backgrounds prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Signs shall not have reflective backgrounds but may use reflective lettering.

• Signs shall not obstruct vision at intersections

  No sign shall be erected at the intersection of any streets in such a manner as to create a traffic hazard by obstructing vision between heights of two and one-half and eight feet.

• Sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from VDOT right-of-way5 ft

  All parts of signs shall be located five feet from the edge of the Virginia Department of Transportation right-of-way.