Petersburg, Virginia · General provision

Article 21, Section 10

Extracted standards

8 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.

Signage

  • Maximum number of sandwich boards per lawful use1 count

    One (1) sandwich board per lawful use in any zoning district allowing commercial uses is allowed.

  • The sign shall not exceed four (4) feet in height and three (3) feet in width.

  • Maximum sandwich board width3 ft

    The sign shall not exceed four (4) feet in height and three (3) feet in width.

  • Minimum pedestrian clearance for sandwich board in right-of-way36 in

    Any sign within the pedestrian right-of-way shall allow for at least a thirty-six (36) inch wide clearance.

  • Sandwich board attachments restriction

    No attachments such as pennants, balloons, etc. are allowed unless otherwise permitted.

  • Sandwich board display hours

    Sandwich board signs are only to be displayed during the business establishment's hours of operation to include additional time before and after formal operation, while businesses set-up and break-down.

  • Sandwich board lighting restriction

    Signs shall not be lighted or flashing in any manner.

  • Sandwich board materials

    Signs are to be constructed of plastic, metal, or other similar weather-resistant materials. Use of plywood, cardboard, or paper is prohibited.

From the ordinance

Sandwich board signs are permitted subject to the conditions set out in this section.
Article 21, Section 10