Sec. 58-937, 58-938, 58-939, 58-940, 58-941, 58-942, 58-943, 58-944, 58-945, 58-946, 58-947, 58-948, 58-949

Signage

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of exempt address numbers12 in

  Address numbers not exceeding 12 inches in height

• Maximum consecutive days for banner sign display30 days

  Banner signs shall not be displayed for more than 30 consecutive days

• Maximum banner sign displays per lot per year4 count

  no more than four banner sign displays shall be permitted per lot per calendar year

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

  Banner signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area.

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

  Construction signs not exceeding 32 square feet

• Maximum directory sign area for multi-tenant building20 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One directory sign not exceeding 20 square feet in area for each multi-tenant building

• Maximum area of exempt flags40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Flags of the United States, the Commonwealth of Virginia, or any other governmental entity, provided that such flags do not exceed 40 square feet in area

• Maximum freestanding sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in all districts8 ft

  One freestanding sign not exceeding 32 square feet in area and eight feet in height

• Maximum freestanding sign area in all districts32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One freestanding sign not exceeding 32 square feet in area and eight feet in height

• Maximum freestanding sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in B-1 and DR-18 ft

  One freestanding sign not exceeding 32 square feet in area and eight feet in height per lot

• Maximum freestanding sign area in B-1 and DR-132 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One freestanding sign not exceeding 32 square feet in area and eight feet in height per lot

• Maximum freestanding sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in B-2 and B-410 ft

  One freestanding sign not exceeding 50 square feet in area and ten feet in height per lot

• Maximum freestanding sign area in B-2 and B-450 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One freestanding sign not exceeding 50 square feet in area and ten feet in height per lot

• Maximum freestanding sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in B-38 ft

  Freestanding signs shall be permitted only where the lot has frontage on a street other than a pedestrian-oriented street, and shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and eight feet in height.

• Maximum freestanding sign area in B-332 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Freestanding signs shall be permitted only where the lot has frontage on a street other than a pedestrian-oriented street, and shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and eight feet in height.

• Maximum freestanding sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in M-115 ft

  One freestanding sign not exceeding 100 square feet in area and 15 feet in height per lot

• Maximum freestanding sign area in M-1100 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One freestanding sign not exceeding 100 square feet in area and 15 feet in height per lot

• Maximum freestanding sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in residential districts4 ft

  One freestanding sign not exceeding six square feet in area and four feet in height

• Maximum freestanding sign area in residential districts6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One freestanding sign not exceeding six square feet in area and four feet in height

• Maximum sign area for group homesGroup homeA dwelling shared by unrelated residents receiving supervision or care. and day careDay careSupervised care for children or adults during part of the day. centers6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs for approved group homes and day care centers not exceeding six square feet in area

• Maximum sign area for home occupationsHome occupationA business run from a dwelling, permitted so long as it stays subordinate to living there.2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs for home occupations not exceeding two square feet in area

• Maximum monument sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in all districts6 ft

  One monument sign not exceeding 32 square feet in area and six feet in height

• Maximum monument sign area in all districts32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One monument sign not exceeding 32 square feet in area and six feet in height

• Maximum sign area for nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. use32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  A nonconforming use may have one sign not exceeding 32 square feet in area

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

  Portable signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and six feet in height.

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

  Portable signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and six feet in height.

• Maximum projecting sign area in B-1 and DR-112 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Projecting signs not exceeding 12 square feet in area

• Maximum projecting sign area in B-2 and B-416 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Projecting signs not exceeding 16 square feet in area

• Maximum extension of projecting sign in B-35 ft

  and do not extend more than five feet from the building face

• Maximum projecting sign area in B-320 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Projecting signs not exceeding 20 square feet in area

• Maximum extension of projecting sign from building face4 ft

  and do not extend more than four feet from the building face

• Maximum real estate sign area in nonresidential districts32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  and 32 square feet in nonresidential districts

• Maximum real estate sign area in residential districts6 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 residential districts

• Maximum roof sign area in B-2 and B-450 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Roof signs shall be permitted, provided that such signs do not extend more than five feet above the roof line and do not exceed 50 square feet in area.

• Maximum roof sign extension above roof line5 ft

  Roof signs shall be permitted, provided that such signs do not extend more than five feet above the roof line

• Maximum wall sign area for nonresidential use in all districts12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One wall sign not exceeding 12 square feet in area for each nonresidential use

• Maximum wall sign area per linear foot of building frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street. in B-1 and DR-11 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000./ft

  Wall signs not exceeding one square foot of sign area per linear foot of building frontage

• Maximum wall sign area per building face in B-1 and DR-1100 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  with a maximum of 100 square feet per building face

• Maximum wall sign area per linear foot in B-2 and B-41.5 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000./ft

  Wall signs not exceeding one and one-half square feet of sign area per linear foot of building frontage

• Maximum wall sign area per building face in B-2 and B-4150 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  with a maximum of 150 square feet per building face

• Maximum wall sign area per linear foot in B-32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000./ft

  Wall signs not exceeding two square feet of sign area per linear foot of building frontage

• Maximum wall sign area per building face in B-3200 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  with a maximum of 200 square feet per building face

• Maximum wall sign area per linear foot in M-11 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000./ft

  Wall signs not exceeding one square foot of sign area per linear foot of building frontage

• Maximum wall sign area per building face in M-1200 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  with a maximum of 200 square feet per building face

• Maximum wall sign area in residential districts4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One wall sign not exceeding four square feet in area for each nonresidential use

• Maximum window sign area in B-350 pct

  Window signs not exceeding 50 percent of the window area

• Maximum window sign area as percentage of window area25 pct

  Window signs not exceeding 25 percent of the window area

• Minimum distance of billboard from residential districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.500 ft

  and at least 500 feet from any residential district

• Minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. of billboard from street ROW50 ft

  Billboards shall be permitted, provided that such signs are set back at least 50 feet from the street right-of-way line

• Minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. of freestanding sign from street ROW in all districts15 ft

  provided that such sign is set back at least 15 feet from the street right-of-way line

• Minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. of freestanding sign in B-1 and DR-110 ft

  provided that such sign is set back at least ten feet from the street right-of-way line

• Minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. of freestanding sign in B-2 and B-410 ft

  provided that such sign is set back at least ten feet from the street right-of-way line

• Minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. of freestanding sign in M-115 ft

  provided that such sign is set back at least 15 feet from the street right-of-way line

• Minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. of freestanding sign in residential districts10 ft

  provided that such sign is set back at least ten feet from the street right-of-way line

• Minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. of monument sign from street ROW10 ft

  provided that such sign is set back at least ten feet from the street right-of-way line

• Minimum clearance of projecting sign above sidewalk8 ft

  provided that such signs have a minimum clearance of eight feet above the sidewalk