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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND
PLANNING BOARD
QUARTERLY PUBLIC HEARING ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: February 19, 2015
Action Agenda
Item No. C.2
SUBJECT: Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment - Sign Regulations
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) Yes
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Comprehensive Plan and Unified
Development Ordinance Outline Form -
Sign Amendments (UDO /Zoning 2015-
01)
2. Future Land Use Element Map
3. Matrix of Sign Regulations
4. Proposed UDO Text Amendment(s)
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Harvey Planner 111,(919) 245 -2597
Craig Benedict, Director, (919) 245 -2585
PURPOSE: To hold a public hearing on Planning Director initiated Unified Development
Ordinance (UDO) text amendments regarding sign regulations.
BACKGROUND: The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the Comprehensive
Plan and Unified Development Ordinance Outline Form (Attachment 1) for this item at its
January 22, 2015 regular meeting.
There has been an increase in inquires and interest with respect to development of large -scale
commercial operations within the county. Staff is concerned current sign regulations do not
offer a suitable distinction between allowable signage for projects developed in urbanizing areas
versus rural areas and do not take into consideration the size of the parcel being developed or
the amount of road frontage the parcel has.
There is also a noticeable lack of clarity within the UDO addressing the development of large -
scale properties with multiple tenants necessitating the need for a larger, freestanding sign,
advertising local businesses, and on what constitutes a blinking /flashing sign leading to
enforcement concerns.
The proposed amendment seeks to address these concerns. For more background information
please refer to Section B.1 of Attachment 1.
Staff has provided a table outlining how other surrounding jurisdictions address signage in
Attachment 3. Proposed amendments are contained in Attachment 4.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Please refer to Section C.3 of Attachment 1.
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RECOMMENDATION(S): The Planning Director recommends that the Board:
1. Receive the request,
2. Conduct the Public Hearing and accept public, BOCC, and Planning Board comments.
3. Refer the matter to the Planning Board with a request that a recommendation be
returned to the BOCC in time for its April 7, 2015 regular meeting.
4. Adjourn the public hearing until April 7, 2015 in order to receive and accept the Planning
Board's recommendation and any submitted written comments.
Attachment 1
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN / FUTURE LAND USE MAP
AND
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (UDO)
AMENDMENT OUTLINE
UDO / Zoning- 2015 -01
UDO Text Amendment(s) clarifying the allowable sign area for projects in identified
Activity Nodes and regulations governing the use of electronic signs
A. AMENDMENT TYPE
Map Amendments
❑ Land Use Element Map:
From:
To:
❑ Zoning Map:
From:
To
❑ Other:
Text Amendments
❑ Comprehensive Plan Text:
Pection(s):
® UDO Text:
❑UDO General Text Changes
❑UDO Development Standards
❑UDO Development Approval Processes
Section(s): 1. Section 6.12 Signs and
2. Article 10 Definitions.
❑ Other:
B. RATIONALE
1. Purpose /Mission
In accordance with the provisions of Section 2.8 Zoning Atlas and Unified
Development Ordinance Amendments of the UDO, the Planning Director has
initiated text amendment(s) to modify existing regulations governing allowable
signage.
There has been an increase in inquires and interest with respect to development of
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large -scale commercial operations within the County, with an emphasis on property
located within the:
a. Commercial Transition,
b. Commercial - Industrial Transition, and
c. Economic Development Transition
Activity Nodes (please see Attachment 2 for a copy of the Future Land Use Map of
the Comprehensive Plan for additional detail).
Current sign regulations limit the total allowable square footage for freestanding and
wall signs for most non - residential general use zoning districts to 32 square feet (8
feet by 4 feet in size) regardless of the properties location (in or outside of an Activity
Node), size of parcel, or amount of road frontage.
There is a concern that current regulations do not offer a suitable distinction between
development within various identified Activity Nodes (i.e. more urban areas of the
County) and rural areas allowing for a sign of suitable size to accommodate a non-
residential project on a larger parcel of property.
The `one -size fits all' sign limit may, in fact, be a deterrent to non - residential
development in the aforementioned Activity Nodes.
There is also a noticeable lack of clarity within the UDO addressing the development
of large -scale properties with multiple tenants necessitating the need for a larger,
freestanding sign, advertising local businesses and on what constitutes a
blinking /flashing sign leading to enforcement concerns.
The proposed amendment(s) seek to address these concerns.
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Analysis
As required under Section 2.8.5 of the UDO, the Planning Director is required to:
`cause an analysis to be made of the application and, based upon that analysis,
prepare a recommendation for consideration by the Planning Board and the Board of
County Commissioners'.
The amendments are necessary to address current concerns over advertising needs for
development within the urban areas of the county (i.e. the Commercial Transition and
Commercial - Industrial Transition Activity Nodes) and clarify the prohibition on the use of
blinking /flashing signage by incorporating new definitions into the UDO.
Staff will also be using this amendment process to incorporate an interpretation relating to
the use of digital displays by gas stations. Historically gas stations have displayed gas
prices through an internally /externally illuminated reader board. These displays create
unnecessary glare for motorists. We have allowed gas stations to incorporate digital
reader board displays to advertise gas prices, reducing glare and eliminating issues of
light trespass either through cracked message boards allowing undiffused light to escape
or misaligned external light fixtures creating glare for motorists.
3. Comprehensive Plan Linkage (i.e. Principles, Goals and Objectives)
Land Use Goal 4: Land development regulations, guidelines, techniques, and /or
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incentives that promote the integrated achievement of all Comprehensive Plan goals.
4. New Statutes and Rules
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d. PROCESS
1. TIM EFRAME /MILESTONES /DEADLINES
a. BOCC Authorization to Proceed
January 22, 2015 — The BOCC authorized staff to proceed with the amendment.
b. Quarterly Public Hearing
February 19, 2015
c. BOCC Updates /Checkpoints
January 26, 2015 — Planning Board members were sent the proposed
amendment via e -mail for review and comment as there was no January
2015 Planning Board Ordinance Review Committee meeting.
February 19, 2015 — Quarterly Public Hearing.
April 7, 2015 - Receive Planning Board recommendation.
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d. Other
N/A
2. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM
Mission /Scope: Public Hearing process consistent with NC State Statutes and
Orange County ordinance requirements
a. Planning Board Review:
January 26, 2015 — Planning Board members were e- mailed the amendment
packet for initial review and comment.
March 4, 2015 — Recommendation.
b. Advisory Boards:
N/A
c. Local Government Review:
N/A
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d. Notice Requirements
Legal advertisement published in accordance with the provisions of the UDO.
e. Outreach:
❑ General Public:
❑ Small Area Plan Workgroup:
❑ Other:
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Modification of existing language will not require the outlay of additional funds by the
County. Processing of the amendment shall be handled by staff utilizing existing
budgeted funds.
e. AMENDMENT IMPLICATIONS
The amendment will allow for larger freestanding and wall signs for projects in identified
Activity Nodes where there is adequate road frontage necessitating the development of
additional advertising space and clarify what constitutes a blinking /flashing sign to aid in
enforcement efforts.
f. SPECIFIC AMENDMENT LANGUAGE
Please refer to Attachment 4.
Primary Staff Contact:
Michael D. Harvey
Planning
(919) 245 -2597
mharvey @orangecountync.gov
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Jurisdiction
Number of
Permitted Free-
standing Signs
Free - standing Sign
Size limit(s)
Free - standing Sign
Setbacks
Free - standing Sign
Height Limits
Number of
Permitted Wall
Signs
Wall Sign Size
limit(s)
Other Wall
Sign
Regulations
Orange
1 sign per
• Most Non-
• 10 ft. setback
• 24 ft. from
1 sign per
1 square foot of
Sign shall not
County
property per
residential
property
finished
building
sign for every '/2
protrude 12
street front'
districts sign is
line /right -of -way
elevation at
wall /facade per
foot of building
inches from the
limited to 32 sq.
base of sign to
street fronts
length facing a
fact of the
ft. in area,
top of sign.
public street
building.
• Buckhorn and
• Buckhorn/Eno
• Most non -
Eno EDD2
EDD: height
residential
districts can have
limit of 12 ft.
districts sign is
sign up to 75 sq.
limited to 32
ft. in area.
• Hillsborough
sq. ft. in area
EDD: height
• Hillsborough
limit based on
• Buckhorn and
EDD based on
size of sign as
Eno EDD
acreage of site
follows:
districts can
for
have sign up to
ground /monumen
1. 50 sq. ft.
has
75 sq. ft. in
t sign as follows:
sign a
height limit
area.
1.50 sq. ft. sign
of 6 feet,
. Hillsborough
area for
EDD wall sign
property less
2. 100 sq. ft.
limited to 32 sq.
than 5 acres,
sign has a
ft. unless
height limit
frontage
2.100 sq. ft.
of 8 feet,
exceeds 64 ft.
sign area for
3. 150 s q ft.
hl this case you
property 5 -20
has
get '/2 additional
acres,
sign
a height limit
sign area with
3.150 sq. ft.
of 10 feet
the ultimate cap
sign area for
on the wall sign
being 100 sq.ft.
property over
20 acres
1 For parcels having frontage on 2 streets /roadways we would allow for an additional free - standing sign (Section 6.12.12 (A) (4) (a) of the UDO)
Z EDD stands for Economic Development District
3 As with free - standing signs, we allow multiple wall signs on building facades that have frontage along 2 streets /roadways.
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Jurisdiction
Number of
Permitted Free-
standing Signs
Free- standing Sign
Size limit(s)
Free - standing Sign
Setbacks
Free - standing
Sign Height
Limits
Number of
Permitted Wall
Signs
Wall Sign Size
limit(s)
Other Wall
Sign
Regulations
Durham
1 per
For non - residential
• Sign 32 sq. ft. or
• Non-
1 sign per
• Minimum wall
• Sign shall
County
property /per
land uses in non-
less, minimum five
residential
building
sign is 25 sq. ft.
not extend
street front
residential zoning
ft. setback from
districts - 16
wall /facade per
(i.e. for
more than 12
districts:
property line,
ft. height
street front
buildings with
inches from
• 32 square feet in
q
. Sign exceeding 32
limit.
less than 167
the wall of
area when the
sq. ft., minimum
• Non-
sq. ft. of wall
area)
building,
frontage is less
10 ft. setback,
residential
• Sign may
than 150 feet,
• When adjacent to
uses in
• Sign cannot
extend up to
• 80 square feet in
residential
residential
exceed 15% of
12 inches
area when the
property, minimum
district — 12
the total wall
into a public
frontage is 150
12 ft. setback
ft.
area on which it
right -of -way.
feet or more.
required in all
• 40 ft. sign ht.
is mounted
For non - residential
instances.
allowed
land uses in
based on
residential zoning
property
districts:
location and
land use.
• For lots with a
frontage of less
than 150 linear
feet, the sign
shall not exceed
12 square feet in
area.
For lots with a
frontage of 150
linear feet or
more, the sign
shall not exceed
32 square feet in
area.
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Jurisdiction
Number of
Permitted Free-
standing Signs
Free- standing Sign
Size limit(s)
Free - standing Sign
Setbacks
Free - standing
Sign Height
Limits
Number of
Permitted Wall
Signs
Wall Sign Size
limit(s)
Other Wall
Sign
Regulations
Wake
Maximum of 2
• For non-
Cannot be located
• 30 ft. from
You are allowed 2
100 sq. ft.
Depends on
County 4
signs per
residential land
within an identified site
finished
signs per
district.
individual use
uses 100 sq. ft. of
triangle — location
elevation at
property /project.
(this includes a
sign area allowed.
varies per district and
base of sign to
1 of these can be a
wall and
. For residential
adjacent property use
top of sign for
wall sign.
freestanding
(i.e. residential)
a pole sign.
sign)
(i.e. uses
subdivision sign)
Typical requirement in
yh q
• 12 ft. for a
32 sq. ft. of sign
commercial area: 50 ft.
ground sign
area allowed.
from a residence (100
ft. if illuminated).
• Signs for non-
residential land
uses located in a
residential zoning
district, limit is
32 sq. ft. of sign
area allowed.
4 Wake County is currently in the process of revising existing sign regulations
Attachment 4 Article 6: Development Standards
Section 6.12: Signs
(H) The design of light fixtures and structural supports must be compatible with the
architecture of the principal buildings) and identification signs.
(1) here building faces are illuminated, lighting fixtures must be integrat within the
ar "tectural design of the buildings.
(J) Ground- unted lighting fixtures must be weather -proof and ndal resistant.
(K) Hillsborough D
In addition to the sta ards established above, th ollowing standards shall apply within
the Hillsborough EDD:
(1) Lighting must be high iciency ting systems and lighting levels must be
reduced during non -use h o promote energy conservation.
(2)
(3)
12:1 minimum /maxim
Maximum
6.12.1 Purpose and Inte
The purpose ,Pfllhis Section is to regulate the type, placement and physical biQensions of all
signs in t>Kinterest of public health, safety and welfare, while recognizing the n d for signs
within e business community.
the intent of this section to regulate signs on a per lot basis in conjunction with the zc
designation of the lot as described on the current tax roll weather a sign is directly visible
street right -of -way or not.
6.12.2 Off - Premise Commercial /Outdoor Advertising Signs'
The provisions of this Article establish standards and review criteria relating to the location,
erection, maintenance, lighting, setbacks, and use of signs. This includes regulations pertaining
to off - premise commercial also known as outdoor advertising (i.e. Billboards) sianaae.
The regulation and permitting of outdoor advertising is also subject to State requirements,
including the State Outdoor Advertising Control Act, and Federal requirements. In cases where
there is a conflict between County regulations and State or Federal regulations, relating to the
location, erection, maintenance, lighting, setbacks and use of outdoor advertising signage, the
corresponding State or Federal law shall take precedent.
In cases where there is no applicable State /Federal standard, then existing County regulations
shall be enforced.
6.12.3 General Requirements
(A) No sign of any type nor any part thereof shall be erected, painted, posted, reposted,
placed, replaced, or hung in any zoning district except in compliance with these
regulations.
(B) No person shall erect or maintain a sign, and no property owner shall allow a sign to be
erected or maintained on his property except in conformity with these regulations.
(C) A Zoning Compliance Permit approved in accordance with the provisions of this
Ordinance shall be required prior to erecting a sign, unless otherwise permitted.
' Staff is adding language to ensure terminology is consistent within the UDO when referencing billboards,
which we currently define as `Off - premise Commercial' signs. We are also adding a definition of Outdoor
Advertising, referencing our local classification, in Article 10.
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Article 6: Development Standards
Section 6.12: Signs
(A) Signs erected by a governmental agency to regulate, control, or direct vehicular or
pedestrian traffic;
Legal notices, warnings, regulatory or informational signs erected by a public a ency;
(C) \ee required by law;
(D) espassing" signs, not exceeding six square feet in area;
(E) state signs, not exceeding four square feet in area;
(F) emblems or insignia of any national, state or political subdiv' ion;
(G) rt number signs not exceeding two square foot in area a bearing only address
ers premises or other identification of premises not h ing commercial
tation (H) y decor ions in season that do not contain or disp y a commercial message;
(1) on trash re ptacles, indicating the owner or pa y responsible for maintenance;
(J) dous chemical entification /notification signs n residential and non - residential
ures;
(K) Signs on newspaper boxe
(L) Private drive signs, one per 've entrance of exceeding two square feet in area, with
the message content limited to e words Private Drive" and the address of any
residences utilizing the private ro wa ,
(M) Security and warning signs posted o private property warning the public against
trespassing, or similar messages, ro i ed that any such sign does not exceed two
square feet in area; and
(N) Political Signs, in accordanc ith the follo ing standards:
(1) Political Signs are Ilowed in all zonin istricts.
(2) A Zoning Com lance Permit shall not be quired to allow for the placement of a
political sign private property.
(3) There sha be no limit to the number of politics signs that can be placed on
private operty so long as the placement of the signs complies with the
provis' ns of this Ordinance and the signs do not c ate a public safety hazard.
(4) Wi in residential zoning districts, political signs shall t exceed nine square feet
i area or four feet in height.
(5) Within non - residential zoning districts, political signs shall n t exceed the
maximum allowable sign area permitted for freestanding sign
( Political signs shall only be erected 90 days prior to the establis d date of a
general election, school board election, referendum, special electi , primary, or
other similar political activity.
(7) Political signs shall be removed within 21 days after an election.
(8) Political signs shall be allowed within rights -of -way of the State highwa\sytem
only in accordance with State law.
/ (9) Political signs shall not be allowed on telephone poles, utility poles, trees, other\
similar natural objects, and other signs or sign structures.
6.12.6 Prohibited Signs
The following signs are prohibited in all zoning districts:
(A) Advertising signs resembling traffic signals, traffic signs, emergency vehicles' flashing
lights, non - governmental sanctioned signs utilizing the words `stop', `slow', `caution',
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Article 6: Development Standards
Section 6.12: Signs
`danger', or any sign that is likely to be misconstrued by the traveling public as being
official governmental signs or emergency warnings or which by their distracting nature
create a hazard to motorists;
(B) Signs, except for off - premises signs allowed under this Section, advertising an activity,
business, product or service no longer conducted on the premises upon which the sign is
located. Such signage shall be removed within 90 days from the date of termination of
such activity. Upon failure of the owner to remove such signs within the prescribed time,
the Planning Director shall take appropriate legal action to have such sign removed;
(C) Flashing, blinking, pulsating, signs or signs with moving parts e., ^en+ f„r °inn° sh ^,•,inn
b iciness activity OR a paFGGI of PFOP"; 2
(D) Signs with electronic moveable copy, scrolling messages, or other similar electronic
displays designed to change /display different advertising message(s) more than once an
hour or a maximum of 6 times in a 24 hour period. The use of electronic displays in off -
premise commercial signs is specifically prohibited except in accordance with the
provisions of this section.
(E) Signs, other than traffic, governmental, street name signs, political signs erected in
accordance with State law, or other official governmental or public agency sign, shall not
be permitted within any street right -of -way;
(F) Roof signs;
(G) Snipe signs;
(H) Beacon lights, animated signs, trailer signs and snipe signs;
(1) Portable signs, unless approved for a special event in accordance with Section
6.12.11(D);
(J) Signs supported in whole or in part by water, gas, air, or could otherwise be designated
as inflatable signs; Individuals erecting an inflatable sign shall be subject to an immediate
notice of violation and shall be required to remove the sign within the time frame it would
normally take to deflate the sign, unless approved for a special event in accordance with
Section 6.12.11(D);
(K) Signs mounted on a single pole or mast;
(L) Signs that contain rotating sign panels or objects;
(M) Signs that obstruct ingress and egress to any door, window, fire escape, stairway, ladder,
or other opening intended to provide light, air, ingress, or egress for any room or building;
and
(N) Signs that violate any provision of any law of the State of North Carolina relative to
outdoor advertising.
(0) Signs erected on telecommunication facilities or support structures other than safety
notification(s) and those required by State or Federal regualtions.5
z On advice from the County Attorney's office we are deleting this language to address a concern existing
language is not content neutral. You cannot specific the content of a sign even if it is just
`time /temprature'.
3 We need a standard as to what constitutes changeable copy to ensure proper enforcement while
allowing some opportunity for said advertising display to be altered during the course of a day.
4 Section 6.12.2 establishes the County's limitations with respect to the regulation of off- premise /outdoor
advertising (i.e. billboards). We will continue to ban the use of electronic outdoor advertising so long as
said ban is consistent with applicable State and Federal regulations in accordance with NCGS 136- 131.2.
5 From time to time staff has received requests to place advertising signs on telecommunication facilities.
To date we have forbidden such placement. Staff believes it is necessary to amend the UDO to include a
specific prohibition to avoid uncertainty.
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Article 6: Development Standards
Section 6.12: Signs
(a) Sites shall be limited to one portable sign per right -of -way frontage.
However, there shall be no more than two portable signs permitt on-
site at one time.
(b) Signs shall be limited to 16 square feet in area, per sign fac .
(c) Signs shall be located in accordance with Section 6.12.3
5) Inflatable Signs
(a) No more than one inflatable sign shall be permitted n -site at one time.
(b) Inflatable signs shall not exceed 25 feet in heigh
Signs shall be located a minimum of 25 feet fr m all property lines.
(6) Sp ial Event Displays may only be erected for a t o week period and must be
remo ed within five days following the event.
(E) Signs Advertis g Agricultural Products Produced n the Premises
(1) Shall not e eed 32 square feet.
(2) Shall be limite to two signs per parcel.
(F) Temporary Constructio and Financial Ins tution Signs
(1) Shall not exceed 24 uare feet in rea, per sign;
(2) May not to exceed two 'gns p building site;
(3) Signs shall be erected onl er a Building Permit authorizing construction on-
site has been issued; and
(4) Signs must be remove ithin ven days after construction work has been
completed and the ce ificate of o cupancy has been issued.
(G) Directional /Informational igns
(1) May be display on parcels of propert utilized for non - residential purposes.
(2) May not exc d two square feet in area.
(3) May cont n corporate logos or other similar aphical displays so long as they
provide ome necessary information to patrons i.e. entrance and exit locations,
one- w y entrance ways, drive through entrancew s, ATM location, etc.).
(4) A aximum of three directional /informational signs y be displayed on a non -
r idential parcel of property.
(H) Temp rary Real Estate Signs, in excess of four square feet in rea
(1) One sign shall be permitted per building site, not to exceed square feet in
area.
(2) Signs shall not be placed within any public street right -of -way.
(3) Signs must be removed after property has been transferred.
Landmark Signs
Signs shall be erected only after the historical significance of the particular site has een
verified and that proposed location of the sign has been approved by the Orange Co ty
Planning Department and all other related agencies (i.e. NC Department of
Transportation).
6.12.12 Signs Permitted in Specific Zoning Districts
The following signs shall be permitted in the zoning districts indicated, in accordance with all
other provisions of this Section and specific standards for each sign established herein:
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Section 6.12: Signs
(A) On- Premise Commercial Signs
(1) These signs shall comply with all state and county building codes and the
National Electric Code. Clearance of signs is required from high voltage power
lines and signs shall be located in such a way that they will maintain horizontal
and vertical clearance of all overhead electrical conductors in accordance with
the National Electric Code specifications, provided that no sign shall be installed
closer than ten feet horizontally or vertically from any conductor or public utility
guy wire.
(2) On- premise commercial signs shall be permitted within the following zoning
districts: LC -1, NC -2, CC -3, GC -4, EC -5, 01, E1, 1 -1, 1-2,1-3, AS, MPD -CZ, MHP-
CZ and all of the Economic Development zoning districts.
(3) Ati -eOn- premise commercial signs shall be setback a minimum ten feet from t4e
all property lines sand the edge of any existing or projected
street right -of- -way line Signs greater than 32 square feet,
as allowed herein, shall be setback an additional 5 feet. In cases where a
property abuts a residential zoned parcel of property, the side or rear yard
setback requirement shall be doubled.
(4) Number of Signs Permitted
(a) One on- premise commercial sign shall be permitted per parcel.
However, one additional on- premise commercial sign may be permitted
for parcels with frontage on more than one right -of -way in accordance
with the provisions of this Section.
(b) Under no circumstances shall more than one three - dimensional sign be
permitted on -site.
(c) For multi- tenant buildings and /or sites permitted as a conditional use or
conditional zoning district, additional on- premise commercial signs or
sign area may be permitted by the Board of County Commissioners with
the approval of a master sign plan.
(5) Height of Signs
(a) Pole signs shall be limited to a height of 24 feet with a mandatory ground
clearance of eight feet from the normal or finished grade elevation of the
property at the base of the sign. Pole signs shall be mounted on 2 posts
or masts. 7
(b) Ground signs shall not exceed six feet in height from the normal or
finished grade elevation of the property at the base of the sign
(6) The allowable area for on- premise commercial signs shall be determined as
follows:
(a) Single or double -faced signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area, per
sign face except for parcels zoned CC -3, GC -4, 0/1, 1 -2, 1 -3, AS, and
MPD -CZ that:
(i) Are larger than 40,000 square feet in area, and
(ii) Has more than 300 feet of linear frontage along a NC
Department of Transportation (NC DOT) maintained roadway
6 Staff is recommending the imposition of a larger setback in those instances were a larger free - standing
sign is allowed.
This requirement is currently referenced within the definition section of the UDO. We are moving it here
as regulation(s) are more appropriate within the various, applicable, sections rather than being contained
within definitions.
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In these instances signs shall not exceed 64 square feet in area per sign
face.
(b) For parcels within Economic Development district(s), allowable sign area
shall be in accordance with Section 6.12.14 of this Ordinance.
{�L(I Three- dimensional signs shall not exceed a maximum volume of 54
cubic feet with no dimension exceeding six feet.
Figure 6.12.12.A.6: Three - Dimensional Sign Allowable Volume
NOTE: L x W x H may not exceed 54 c is feet with no di nsion exceeding 6 feet.
(7) An on- premise c5olmercial sign may con ta a changeable copy sign as defined
in this Ordinan However, the total sign are including the area of changeable
copy, shall n exceed the maximum allowable a a established in Section
6.12.12(A )(a) above.
(8) No on- emise commercial sign shall be oriented is suc a manner as to be
dire y visible from a major transportation corridor as esta 'shed in this
0 inance.
(B) Off-Pr ise Commercial Signs
(1 These signs shall comply with all state and county building codes and e
National Electric Code. Clearance of signs is required from high voltage wer
lines and signs shall be located in such a way that they will maintain horizo I
and vertical clearance of all overhead electrical conductors in accordance with
the National Electric Code specifications, provided that no sign shall be installed
closer than ten feet horizontally or vertically from any conductor or public utility
guy wire.
8 This would only allow larger signs on property located in the `urban' areas of the County (i.e, along US
Highway 70, the Efland- Mebane - Buckhorn area, Hillsborough and Eno EDD's) and would not include
rural nodes (i.e. Rural Neighborhood, Industrial, etc.). The typical width of a non - residential general use
zoning district (i.e. amount of road frontage) is approximately 75 feet. A larger sign shall only be allowed
if the project is located within an identified Activity Node, where we encourage large -scale non - residential
development, and the lot has sufficient road frontage to accommodate a larger sign yet be proportional to
the property.
9 We are establishing the necessary reference(s) to the provisions of the UDO regulating allowable sign
area within our various Economic Development districts.
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(2) Off - premise commercial signs (billboards) shall be permitted within the G
EC -5, 1 -1, and 1 -2 zoning districts.
(3) No electric tap outs allowing for an independent light source to recei e power
shall be allowed.
Off - premise commercial signs shall be considered the princi I use of property.
There shall be no additional principal uses allowed on the ame parcel. Off -
premise commercial signs shall not be permitted as ac ssory uses.
(5) off - premise commercial sign shall be located cl er than 200 feet to the right -
of-w of major thoroughfares (i.e. US 70, NC 8 , NC 40, and NC 57) and 600
feet to e right -of -way for all other thoroughf s and streets.
(6) The height an off - premise commercial 'gn shall not exceed 25 feet from the
grade of the ri t -of -way or surface gr a beneath the sign, whichever is less.
The clearance o off - premise sig all not be less than eight feet from the
grade of the right -o - ay or surfa grade beneath the sign, whichever is less.
(7) Off - premise commercial ' n shall be limited to 480 square feet of sign area.
(8) In no case shall an off -pr i commercial sign be located closer than 1,000 feet
to an existing off -pre i e com rcial sign.
(9) Off - premise com rcial signs are p hibited within the Major Transportation
Corridor (MTC) verlay district.
(10) No person ay, for the purpose of increasi or enhancing the visibility of any
off -prem es commercial sign, damage, trim, stroy, or remove any trees,
shrub , or other vegetation in the following Iocati s:
( Within the right -of -way of any public street or ad, unless the work is
done pursuant to the express written authorizati of the North Carolina
Department of Transportation;
(b) On property that is not under the ownership or control the person
responsible for such work, unless the work is done pursua t to the
express authorization of the property owner where the veget 'on is
located; and,
(c) In any area where such vegetation is required to remain under a pe it
issued in accordance with this Ordinance.
Wall Signs
(1) Shall either be mounted or painted on a building.
(2) Wall signs may be internally illuminated and shall comply with all applicable state
and county building codes and the National Electric Code.
(3) Wall Signs shall be permitted within the following zoning districts: LC -1, NC -2,
CC -3, GC -4, EC -5, 01, E1, 1 -1, 1-2,1-3, AS, MPD -CZ and all of the Economic
Development zoning districts.
(4) All wall signs shall be offset a minimum of ten feet from the corner of the building
on which it is mounted.
(5) Wall signs shall not protrude more than 12 inches from the face of building on
which it is mounted.
(6) Number of Signs Permitted
(a) Only one wall sign shall be permitted per building facade. In cases
where a building is located on a corner lot, an additional wall sign may be
permitted on the building wall facing the second street right -of -way,
subject to the requirements of this Ordinance.
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(b) For multi- tenant buildings permitted as a conditional use or conditional
zoning district additional wall signs may be permitted by the Board of
County Commissioners.
(7) The allowable sign area shall be determined as follows:
One square foot of sign area for every 1/2 foot of building length facing a public
right -of -way, not to exceed 32 square feet except for parcels zoned CC -3, GC -4,
0/1, 1-2,1-3, AS, and MPD -CZ that:
(i) Are larger than 40,000 square feet in area, and
(ii) The structure has more than 100 linear feet of building length
facing a public right -of -way, and
(iii) Has more than 300 feet of linear frontage along a NC
Department of Transportation (NC DOT) maintained roadway
In these instances signs shall not exceed 64 square feet in area per sign face.
(8) A changeable copy sign may be utilized as a wall sign.
(9) Wall signs shall not extend above the soffit, parapet, or eave line of the building
to which it is attached.
(10) For parcels within Economic Development district(s), allowable sign area shall be
in accordance with Section 6.12.14 of this Ordinance.
(D) Projecting Signs
(1) Projecting signs shall be mounted on a building.
\(2) Projecting signs may be internally illuminated and shall comply all applicable
state and county building codes and the National Electric Co
(3 Projecting signs shall be permitted within the following zgKng districts: LC -1, NC-
2, CC -3, GC -4, EC -5, 01, E1, 1 -1, 1 -2, 1 -3, AS, MPD -C nd all of the Economic
velopment zoning districts.
(4) Proje 'ng signs shall adhere to the minimum back requirements established
for all st tures within the zoning district in ich it is located.
(5) Only one prod ting signs shall be per ' ted per building facade even in cases of
a building locate n a corner lot.
(6) The allowable sign ar shall b determined as follows:
(a) One square foot o gn area for every 'h foot of building length, facing a
public right -of- , no o exceed 32 square feet in area.
(7) Projecting signs sh clear sidewa and pedestrian paths by a height of at least
ten feet above fi shed grade.
(8) Projecting si ns shall not extend above the ffit, parapet, or eave line of the
building which it is attached.
(9) Pro' ting signs shall not be located at the corner o building except at right
Ies to the building facade.
(E) Win w Signs
k,t) Window signs shall be permitted within the following zoning distr s: LC -1, NC -2,
CC -3, GC -4, EC -5, 01, E1, 1 -1, 1 -2, 1 -3, AS, MPD -CZ and all of the E omic
Development zoning districts.
(2) Window signs shall be limited to a maximum of 30% of the total window are
where the sign is to be located.
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(3) Window signs may be utilized for advertising specials or sales within the
business, or displaying the name and other pertinent business infor ion
associated with the principal use.
(4) Signs may be etched, painted or otherwise attached to be m e a permanent
addition to the pane of glass.
(F) Awn Signs
(1) A ing signs shall be permitted within the follow' g zoning districts: LC -1, NC -2,
CC- , C -4, EC -5, 01, E1, 1 -1, 1-2,1-3, AS, MP -CZ and all of the Economic
Develop nt zoning districts. See Sectio .12.14(E) for additional standards
for Awning i ns located in Economic velopment Districts.
(2) Awning Signs sh be located ab the main entrance to a nonresidential land
use and shall contain e nam f the use.
(3) Awning Sign area shall be i ited to a maximum of 50% of the total awning area
erected over the entra of onresidential land use. Where an awning sign is
utilized at a multi -us developme the amount of sign area shall be computed
as part of the ov 11 sign area allott to wall signs, not to exceed 50% of the
total awning a.
(G) Drive - Through nu Signs
(1) App i ants must establish to the satisfaction of the anning Director that a drive -
t ough menu sign is considered a customary access use to the principal
business on the property and is necessary for the normal erations of the
commercial operation.
(2) Signs shall be limited to 32 square feet in area. \
(3) No external illumination shall be permitted.
/ (4) A land use that utilizes such a sign shall also be permitted an independent
speaker box, no greater than 12 square feet in area with a height no greater tha
four feet.
6.12.13 Sign Standards for Specific Uses
In addition to the requirements contained herein, the following land uses shall adhere to these
additional standards:
(A) Changeable Copy Signs Utilized by Churches or Public Entities
(1) Shall not exceed 32 square feet in area.
(2) Bulletin boards /reader boards may be internally illuminated.
(B) Service Stations /Gas Station
(1) Signs may be erected above gas pumps subject to the following standards
(a)
No internal or external illumination shall be permitted;
(b)
Signs shall be limited to four square feet in area; and
(c)
Signs must advertise items for sale on the property. Under no
circumstances may a sign advertise a sale, activity, business, or product
not associated with the principal use of property.
(2) Signs may be erected on the canopy covering gas pumps subject to the following
standards:
(a)
Advertising material shall be limited to trademarks, logos, and the name
of the service station or other similar display.
(b)
Such displays shall be limited to six square feet of area.
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(i) Rules and regulations g erning the operation of the facility;
(ii) Educational information ide ifying unique aspects of the facility,
the property itself, or signific\construe ronmental features that are
located on the property; and
(iii) Identification of sponsors or rivate partnerships that are
responsible for the developmep, and maintenance of
existing recreational ameniti
While some of this information could true as being advertising
material, the County views such si gnntifyin hose responsible
for the existence of the facility and al recognit n of entities that
have entered into partnerships with tator of the cility to provide
local residents with recreational oppos.
(2) Applicability
The regulations included herein govern the erection of signs at the follo ing:
(a) Parks, Public and Non - profit,
(b) Recreational Facilities, Non - Profit,
(c) Recreational Facilities, Golf Courses, and
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(3)
The advertisement of pas prices may be displayed electronically as part of an
approved on- premise sign.
(C)
Yard
Sales /Garage
(1)
Signs shall be erected on the property where the sale is taking place.
(2)
Signs shall be limited to four square feet of area.
(3)
No off -site displays shall be permitted.
(4)
Signs shall be removed no later than sunset of the day the even ccurs.
(D)
Institutional
Uses and Private Parks Located within Residential Z ning Districts
1)
One ground and one wall sign shall be permitted;
(2)
Maximum sign area shall be 32 square feet per sign fac , and
(3)
No ground sign shall exceed six feet in height.
(E)
Home O cupations
(1)
The ome Occupation shall have a valid Zoning ompliance Permit issued by
Oran County;
(2)
There s II only be one sign limited to eight quare feet in area and four feet in
height;
(3)
Such sign sh I not be illuminated by a means;
(4)
Sign shall not b ocated within any blic street right -of -way, sight visibility
triangle, easemen , vehicular area r other similar area; and
(5)
The sign message sh 11 be limit to the business name and telephone number.
(F)
Parks, Public and Non - profit; cr tional Facilities, Non - Profit; Recreational
Facilities, Golf Courses; and Re ational Facilities, Profit
(1)
Purpose and Intent
(a) Unlike signs f non -res ential development(s), signs for recreational
land uses ar intended to erve a different function and purpose. Signs
within thes types of land u s are intended to provide essential
informati n concerning:
(i) Rules and regulations g erning the operation of the facility;
(ii) Educational information ide ifying unique aspects of the facility,
the property itself, or signific\construe ronmental features that are
located on the property; and
(iii) Identification of sponsors or rivate partnerships that are
responsible for the developmep, and maintenance of
existing recreational ameniti
While some of this information could true as being advertising
material, the County views such si gnntifyin hose responsible
for the existence of the facility and al recognit n of entities that
have entered into partnerships with tator of the cility to provide
local residents with recreational oppos.
(2) Applicability
The regulations included herein govern the erection of signs at the follo ing:
(a) Parks, Public and Non - profit,
(b) Recreational Facilities, Non - Profit,
(c) Recreational Facilities, Golf Courses, and
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Section 6.12: Signs
(viii) An informational kiosk may contain the name, logo, or gan of
a sponsor that is responsible for the
development/upkeep /maintenance of the recre "onal amenity
subject to the following limitations:
a. The name and /or logo of a sp sor shall not take up
more than 20% of the tota osk area.
b. No other advertising m erial shall be permitted on the
kiosk.
(e) Dir tional Signs
(i) all be allowe an effort to provide information to visitors on
the ation recreational amenities or offices located on the
propert .
(ii) Dir tonal si shall be limited to six square feet in area.
(iii) irectional signs s I not include any advertising material.
All directional signs shal ground mounted signs not
exceeding seven feet in hei
(v) All directional signs shall be locat a minimum of five feet from
any active recreational activity field oNQe feet from any
established nature or man -made trail, an hall be set back a
minimum of ten feet from all property lines,
(f) Scoreboards
(i) One scoreboard, not to exceed 144 square feet, shall b
permitted for each athletic field
6.12.14 Additional Standards for Economic Development Districts
In addition to the overall sign standards established herein, the following specific standards shall
apply in the Economic Development Districts:
(A) General Standards
(1) A sign plan must be submitted and approved as part of the comprehensive site
plan or master plan.
(2) For multiple use sites or buildings, unified directional /informational signs and the
use of coordinated individual wall signs is the preferred approach to business
identification.
(3) Sign colors must not be overpowering but must accent the building which the
sign identifies or on which it is mounted.
(4) The light from an illuminated sign must not be permitted to shine into any road
right -of -way or across property lines.
(5) In addition to the prohibited signs in Section 6.12.6, the following types of signs
are prohibited in the Economic Development Districts: off premises advertising
signs, billboards, inflatable, and portable signs.
(B) Identification Signs
(1) Frppstandmng IdentifiGati nOn- premise Commercial Signs 10
io Staff is modifying existing language to ensure we are using consistent language throughout the UDO
when identifying a sign.
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(a) Only one #888tandiRg commercial sign is
permitted for each development. However, a second sign may be
permitted where a site has more than one vehicular entrance on different
sides of the building.
(b) A #886tandiRg idpAtifiratigp n- premise commercial sign must be placed
perpendicular to approaching vehicular traffic so that it is clearly visible
and does not obstruct the view of any other identification or information
sign.
(c) A fFeestandiRg OC184f,Gati,,n n- premise commercial sign must be located
at least 10 -feet from any property line or driveway.
(2) Buckhorn EDD & Eno EDD Only
The following criteria shall govern the number, size, and height of identification
signs in the Buckhorn and Eno EDDs:
(C) Directional /Informational Signs
In lieu of the requirements contained in Section 6.12.11(G), the following require t:
shall apply to Directional /Informational signs located in Economic Developricso istric
(1) Information signs must be placed perpendicular to approaching that
t hey are visible and legible.
(2\ Signs must be located outside of the site visibility trian
(3) I mation signs must be positioned to avoid co sing backgrounds,
partk rly when they are intended to direct icular traffic on or to- and -from
the site.
(4) Information sig may be placed n oser than six feet to the edge of a road or
drive, and, in no ca may the e located within a street right -of -way unless
they are erected by a g er entaI agency.
(5) Information signs ma of ex ed four feet in height.
(6) Information sign ay not contain vertising material or exceed six square feet
in area.
(D) Temporary Sys
(1) porary signs may be used for construction an al estate information, and
future tenant identification, in accordance with the prov "ons of this Section.
(E) wnings
(1) The form and color of the awnings must be consistent.
(2) A minimum eight -foot vertical clearance must be maintained.
" We are keeping the height of signs erected within our Economic Development Districts the same. From
our standpoint there was a conscious decision by the County to have different allowable signs heights for
projects in and outside of Economic Development districts and we are going to preserve this distinction.
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TABLE 6.12.14.B.3: BUCKHORN AND ENO bk 4wc�� ION SIGN DD
IDENTIFICAT STANDARDS
Maximum Number of Signs
3 per use
Maximum Number of Fr°° °^thing On- premise
Commercial Signs
1 per use
Maximum Total Square Footage of All Signs
200 sq. ft.
Maximum Size of Any Sign
75 sq. ft.
Maximum Height of Any Sign
12 ft.
(C) Directional /Informational Signs
In lieu of the requirements contained in Section 6.12.11(G), the following require t:
shall apply to Directional /Informational signs located in Economic Developricso istric
(1) Information signs must be placed perpendicular to approaching that
t hey are visible and legible.
(2\ Signs must be located outside of the site visibility trian
(3) I mation signs must be positioned to avoid co sing backgrounds,
partk rly when they are intended to direct icular traffic on or to- and -from
the site.
(4) Information sig may be placed n oser than six feet to the edge of a road or
drive, and, in no ca may the e located within a street right -of -way unless
they are erected by a g er entaI agency.
(5) Information signs ma of ex ed four feet in height.
(6) Information sign ay not contain vertising material or exceed six square feet
in area.
(D) Temporary Sys
(1) porary signs may be used for construction an al estate information, and
future tenant identification, in accordance with the prov "ons of this Section.
(E) wnings
(1) The form and color of the awnings must be consistent.
(2) A minimum eight -foot vertical clearance must be maintained.
" We are keeping the height of signs erected within our Economic Development Districts the same. From
our standpoint there was a conscious decision by the County to have different allowable signs heights for
projects in and outside of Economic Development districts and we are going to preserve this distinction.
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Article 10: Definitions
Section 10.1: Definitions
O Burning Of Trees, Limbs, Stumps And Construction Debris Associ d With
The Pe fitted Activity
The disposa limbs, stumps and construction debris associated with the permitted ivity by means of
outdoor fires.
Open Space - (flexib evelopment)
"Primary Conservation Areas" a "Secondary Conservation Areas" s defined in Section 7.13, which
are preserved through conservation sements or other restrict' s in a flexible development subdivision.
Open Space - (land use intensity)
A. Open space is the total horizontal area > overed open space plus half the total horizontal
area of covered open space subject to ' itatio set forth below.
B. Uncovered open space is total gr land area not vered by buildings, plus open exterior
balconies and roof areas impr ed as recreation space.
C. Covered open space is u le open space closed to the sky, ut having two clear unobstructed
open or partially ope des. Partially open sides is to be cons tr as 50% or more. Examples
of covered space e covered balconies, covered portions of improv oof areas, or space under
buildings sup rted on columns or posts or cantilevered. The square fooMge countable as
covered gon space shall not exceed the square footage of the open space sTdes.
Open ace Ratio
The nimum square footage of open space required for each square foot of gross land area. This
udes parking and vehicular access areas and it can also include balconies, and roofs improved for
recreation.
Outdoor Advertising
See Sign, Off - premise Commercial
r Advertising Industry
iizations that provide outdoor displays or display space on a lease or rental basis
Outdoor ' hting
Installation of I ' g equipment, whether attached to poles, building structures e earth, or any other
location to allow for illumination of a building and exterior area(s) within t confines of a defined
property line. Included a open air spaces on a property, which are un a roof or other cover and not
fully enclosed such as a can pavilion, drive - through bay, or parki deck.
Outdoor Lighting, Cutoff Fix %aanner
A fixture shielded or constructed in s that n ore than 2 ' /z% of the total light emitted by
the fixture is projected above the horoft fixture.
Outdoor Lighting, Direct Light
Light emitted directly from the lamp, off of e reflector diffu or through the refractor or diffuser lens, of
a luminaire.
Outdoor Lighting, Fixtu
The assembly that houses e lamp or lamps and can include all or some of following parts: a
housing, a mounting br et or pole socket, a lamp holder, a ballast, a reflector o irror, and /or a
refractor or lens.
Outdoor ghting, Flood Lamp
A form ighting designed to direct its output in a specific direction with a reflector formed from th
env pe of the lamp itself. Such lamps are so designated by the manufacturers and are typically us
Widential outdoor area lighting.
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Section 10.1: Definitions
ign structure advertising an establishment,
merc ise, service, or entertainment that is not sold,
produced, factured, or furnished at the property
on which said sign cated. This definition includes
billboards and other simi tdoor advertising
mechanisms.
■ Example of an off - premise commer ign
includes:
Sign, Off - Premise gious
A sign located off property of a religious facility intended to provide directional in tion as to the
location of a cific religious facility. Such signs shall only be erected at major roadway in ctions
and co n the name and address of the facility as well as a directional arrow to provide motorists
i of which road is necessary to access the facility.
Sign, On- Premise Commercial
A sign that pertains to the use of the
premises where it is located and can
include pole mounted and /or
ground;monument siqns. On- Premise
Commercial Signs can contain
changeable copy or a reader board so
long as the total square footage
allowed for the sign is not exceeded.
12
• Examples of on- premise
commercial signs include:
!braug ign
person recorded as such on official reco f ro erty on which a sign is located �is esumed to be the ow n unless facts to the contrary are o other
entio n of the Planning Director (e.g., a sign leased from a sign company).
Sign, Pole
A sign that is elevated above the ground by ()Re- er mere upright supports placed upon the ground and not
attached to any part of a building.
Political
For the purpos
referendum.
a sign used in conn
, or national election or
12 Standard moved to Section 6.12.12 (5) (a)
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