Sec. 94.1-298, Sec. 94.1-296, Sec. 94.1-297

Signage

• Maximum banner length10 ft

  Banners should not exceed three feet in width and ten feet in length.

• Maximum banner width3 ft

  Banners should not exceed three feet in width and ten feet in length.

• Maximum community sign area200 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Community signs shall be permitted but shall not exceed 200 square feet in size.

• Maximum sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.35 ft

  The maximum height permitted for any sign shall be 35 feet above ground level or pavement level of the street to which the sign is oriented, whichever is higher.

• Maximum temporary directional sign area4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Temporary directional signs shall be no larger than four square feet.

• Minimum sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from right-of-way in commercial zones2 ft

  No part of a sign in a commercial zone shall be no less than two feet from the right-of-way.

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

  All off-site signs including advertising signs (billboards) are prohibited unless specifically authorized; any sign on public land; signs simulating traffic-control signs; portable signs not conforming; signs painted directly on building; moving or animated signs; flashing lights; illuminated tubing; signs attached to vegetation; signs above roof line; signs over 35 feet; any sign not permitted.