Article 4-16

Signage

• Additional free-standing sign allowed per 500 feet of frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street.500 ft

  except that an additional sign may be allowed for every 500 feet of road frontage

• Illumination must be shielded and directed

  The light from any illuminated sign shall be shaded, shielded and directed so that the light intensity or brightness shall not adversely affect surrounding or facing premises

• Maximum letter heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. on awning sign10 in

  Letters shall not exceed ten (10) inches in height.

• Maximum duration for banners30 days

  In no case shall banners be allowed in excess of thirty days.

• Maximum area for construction sign32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Each construction site shall be limited to one construction sign not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area.

• Maximum area for directional sign2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs giving on-site directional assistance for the convenience of the public, not exceeding two square feet in area

• Maximum area for address/name sign2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs indicating address and/or name of residential occupants of the premises, not exceeding two square feet in area

• Maximum area for a single flag40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  No single flag that is flown shall exceed 40 square feet in area

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for flagpole25 ft

  Flagpoles shall not exceed 25 feet in height.

• Maximum number of flags per lot3 count

  no more than three such flags may fly on any single lot.

• Maximum number of free-standing signs per parcel1 count

  Only one (1) free standing sign is permitted per development parcel

• Maximum area for handicapped parking sign2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Each sign shall not exceed two square feet in area

• Maximum area for home occupationHome occupationA business run from a dwelling, permitted so long as it stays subordinate to living there. sign3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  On-premises identification signs for home occupations shall not exceed three square feet in area

• Maximum projection of letters from building surface18 in

  Letters or symbols shall not project more than eighteen (18) inches from the building surface.

• Maximum area for machinery sign2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  less than two (2) square feet per device.

• Maximum letter heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. on marquee sign12 in

  Letters or symbols shall not exceed twelve (12) inches in height.

• Maximum area for memorial sign10 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  but not to exceed ten (10) square feet in area.

• Maximum area for menu board20 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Menu boards not exceeding twenty (20) square feet commonly used by drive through establishments are permitted

• Maximum area for moveable sign8 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Do not exceed eight (8) square feet in area

• Maximum area for building name on multiple sign16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The maximum sign area permitted is sixteen (16) square feet for the sign bearing the name of the building or office park.

• Maximum area for each business name on multiple sign2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  and two (2) square feet for the name of each business or office located there.

• Maximum neon window sign area as percentage of window area20 pct

  Neon window signs shall not have an area exceeding twenty percent (20%) of the total window area.

• Maximum area for political sign20 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Political campaign signs shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in area

• Maximum area for private drive sign2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  not exceeding two square feet in area

• Maximum projecting sign area10 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  If flat, each face shall not exceed ten (10) square feet.

• Maximum area for religious bulletin board12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  does not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area and six (6) feet in height.

• Maximum area for security sign2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  provided these signs do not exceed two square feet.

• Maximum sign area per linear foot of building face1.5 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000./ft

  Letters or symbols shall have an aggregate area not exceeding 1.5 square feet for each foot of building face parallel to a street lot line.

• Maximum sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in site triangle3 ft

  No sign shall be erected within the area encompassed by a site triangle as provided by Section 4-3-5 unless such sign is less than three (3) feet in height

• Maximum area for special notice placard4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Special notice placards, not to exceed four (4) square feet in area

• Maximum total area for temporary farm products signs32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  the total area of all such signs shall not exceed 32 square feet

• Maximum area for temporary real estate sign in other areas32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  and thirty-two (32) square feet in other areas.

• Maximum area for temporary real estate sign in residential areas4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  not exceeding four square feet in size in residential areas

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for temporary real estate sign6 ft

  not exceeding six feet in height

• Maximum area for special event sign32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  These signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area each

• Maximum temporary window sign area as percentage of window area20 pct

  such signs shall not occupy more than twenty (20) percent of the total window area of any building facade.

• Maximum area for time-temperature sign12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Such signs, which shall not exceed (12) square feet in size

• Maximum number of time-temperature signs per mile1 count

  No more than one such sign shall be located within one linear mile of another like sign along the same roadway.

• Maximum area for vehicular inspection sign16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Such signs shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area

• Maximum area for wall-mounted flag40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Wall-mounted flags, emblems, or insignia shall be limited to one per business parcel and shall not exceed a total of 40 square feet in area.

• Maximum projection of wall sign from building surface12 in

  No part of a wall sign, including the display surface, shall extend more than twelve (12) inches from the building surface.

• Maximum area for yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. sale sign4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Non-illuminated signs and posters of less than four (4) square feet in area

• Minimum clearance for awning sign8 ft

  A minimum of eight (8) feet above sidewalk level should be maintained for pedestrian clearance.

• Minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for free-standing sign from right-of-way10 ft

  Free-standing signs shall be located no closer than ten (10) feet to a public right-of-way.

• Minimum spacing between free-standing signs200 ft

  provided signs are at least 200' apart from nearest sign on the same side of the road.

• Minimum clearance for marquee sign10 ft

  A minimum clearance of ten (10) feet above the sidewalk level must be allowed for pedestrian clearance.

• Minimum clearance for projecting sign over driveway15 ft

  If projecting over a driveway, the clearance must be at least fifteen (15) feet.

• Minimum clearance for projecting sign over pedestrian way8 ft

  Projecting signs shall have a minimum clearance of eight (8) feet above grade when located adjacent to or projecting over a pedestrian way.

• Minimum clearance for projecting sign over sidewalk8 ft

  they may extend over a sidewalk if located at least eight (8) feet above the pedestrian way when attached to a building facade.

• Minimum interval between time-temperature changes6 sec

  Such signs shall not change the time-temperature or message more often than once every six (6) seconds.

• Signs shall not cover architectural details

  Signs shall not cover architectural details such as, but not limited to arches, sills, moldings, cornices, and transom windows.

• No exposed reflective bulbs or incandescent lamps

  No exposed reflective type bulbs or incandescent lamps shall be used on the exterior surface of any sign

• No exposed electrical wires

  No person may erect a sign with exposed electrical wires.

• No flashing or moving signs

  No person may erect a sign which flashes, rotates, or has motorized moving parts.

• No roof mounted signs

  Signs shall not be mounted on roofs or extend above the lowest part of the roof.

• No signs on natural objects

  No person may erect a sign which is affixed to a fence, utility pole, structure, tree, shrub, rock, or other natural object.

• Only official traffic signs in right-of-way

  No sign, other than an official traffic sign approved and/or installed by VDOT, shall be located so as to be within any public right-of-way.

• Strings of bulbs restricted

  Strings of bulbs are not permitted, except as part of a holiday celebration or to illuminate a Christmas tree sale lot.