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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND
PLANNING BOARD
QUARTERLY PUBLIC HEARING ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 26, 2015
Action Agenda
Item No. C -6
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. Excerpt of Draft Ordinance Review
Committee (ORC) Meeting Notes
5. 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.
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 September 1, 2015 regular meeting.
4. Adjourn the public hearing until September 1, 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-
Section(s)-
❑ UDO Text:
❑UDO General Text Changes
❑UDO Development Standards
❑UDO Development Approval Processes
�ection(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
2. 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
incentives that promote the integrated achievement of all Comprehensive Plan goals.
4. New Statutes and Rules
N/A
d. PROCESS
1. TIMEFRAME /MILESTONES /DEADLINES
a. BOCC Authorization to Proceed
January 22, 2015 — The BOCC authorized staff to proceed with the amendment.
b. Quarterly Public Hearin
Mav 26. 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.
April 1, 2015 — Ordinance Review Committee Meeting
May 26, 2015 — Quarterly Public Hearing.
September 1, 2015 - Receive Planning Board recommendation.
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.
April 1, 2015 — Ordinance Review Committee Meeting
June 3, 2015 — Recommendation.
b. Advisory Boards:
N/A
c. Local Government Review:
N/A
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
Attachment 2
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Attachment 3
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 1/2
protrude 12
street front 1
districts sign is
line /right -of -way
elevation at
wall/fagade 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.
• Hillsborough
limited to 32
ft. in area.
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. . sh
fa
i h
75 sq. ft. in
t sign as follows:
s as a
sign
height limit
area.
1.50 sq. ft. sign
of 6 feet,
• Hillsborough
for
EDD wall sign
area
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 ft.
In this case you
property 5 -20
s
get 1/2 additional
acres,
sign as a
height limit
sign area with
3.150 sq. ft.
of 10 feet
the ultimate cap
sign area for
on the wall sign
property over
being 100 sq.ft.
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)
2 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/fagade 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
building,
frontage is less
10 ft. setback,
residential
area)
. Sign may
than 150 feet,
• When adjacent to
uses in
• Sign cannot
extend up to
• square feet in
residential
residential
exceed 15% of
12 inches
area when the
ar
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
adjacent property use
top of sign for
wall sign.
freestanding
• For residential
(i.e. residential)
a pole sign.
sign)
uses (i.e.
subdivision sign)
Typical requirement in
. 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
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Attachment 4
Excerpt of Draft April 1, 2015
ORC Meeting Notes
SUMMARY NOTES
ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
APRIL 1, 2015
ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE
NOTE: A quorum is not required for Ordinance Review Committee meetings.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Peter Hallenbeck (Chair), Cheeks Township Representative; Lisa Stuckey (Vice- Chair), Chapel
Hill Township Representative; Tony Blake, Bingham Township Representative; Paul Guthrie, At -Large Chapel Hill
Township; Buddy Hartley, Little River Township Representative; Bryant Warren, Hillsborough Township
Representative
STAFF PRESENT: Perdita Holtz, Special Projects Coordinator; Michael Harvey, Current Planning Supervisor; Ashley
Moncado, Special Projects Planner
AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (UDO) TEXT AMENDMENTS - SIGN REGULATIONS
To review and comment upon proposed revisions to the UDO to modify the existing
regulations pertaining to signs. This item was previously sent out via e -mail for Planning
Board review and was on the February 19, 2015 Quarterly Public Hearing agenda but the
hearing was cancelled due to inclement weather. Staff is bringing these proposed
amendments to the ORC since time now permits staff to do so.
Presenter: Michael Harvey, Current Planning Supervisor
Michael Harvey: Thank you for being here early. We have two items. I would encourage you to email any
comments you have. If we could get them by the end of April, I would appreciate it. Reviewed amendment.
Lisa Stuckey: Is a digital sign dangerous?
Michael Harvey: We say they are because they are a distraction. They change so often and frequently, you are
always looking up to see the next advertisement.
Paul Guthrie: What about portable signs?
Michael Harvey: They are covered under a different section of the ordinance. They are specifically prohibited.
Tony Blake: What is a snipe sign?
Michael Harvey: Small real estate sign.
Pete Hallenbeck: On page 22, "the examples of on premise commercial signs ", a sign on a roof and a 3D figure.
Isn't that like a triple?
Michael Harvey: It is a triple whammy, it is just the example.
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chment 5 Article 6: Development Standards 15
Section 6.12: Signs
The design of light fixtures and structural supports must be compatible wi e
rchitecture of the principal building(s) and identification signs.
(1) Where 'ding faces are illuminated, lighting fixtures mus integrated within the
architectura n of the buildings.
(J) Ground - mounted lightin ' tures must be er -proof and vandal resistant.
(K) Hillsborough EDD
In addition to the stand established abo , he following standards shall apply within
the Hillsborough
(1) ting must be high efficiency lighting systems an ing levels must be
reduced during non -use hours to promote energy conserva
(2) 12:1 minimum /maximum glare ratio.
(3) Maximum footcandles = 80
6.12.1 Purpose and Intent
The purpose of this Section is to regulate the type, placement and physical dimensions of all
signs in the interest of public health, safety and welfare, while recognizing the need for signs
within the business community.
It is the intent of this section to regulate signs on a per lot basis in conjunction with the zoning
designation of the lot as described on the current tax roll weather a sign is directly visible from a
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) signage.
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.
General Requirements
(A) of any type nor any part thereof shall be erected, painted, poste s ed,
placed, rep or hung in any zoning district except in com with these
regulations.
(B) No person shall erect or maintain a d no property owner shall allow a sign to be
erected or maintained on ' operty except in mity with these regulations.
(C) A Zonin lance Permit approved in accordance with the ' 'ons of this
' ance shall be required prior to erecting a sign, unless otherwise per '
1 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 vehicula/nc
pedestrian traffic;
(B) Legal notices, warnings, regulatory or informational signs erected by a public a
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(1)
(J)
Signs required by law;
"No trespassing" signs, not exceeding six square feet in area;
eal estate signs, not exceeding four square feet in area;
Fla s, emblems or insignia of any national, state or political subdivi on;
Prope number signs not exceeding two square foot in area an bearing only address
number of premises or other identification of premises not ha ng commercial
connotati s;
Holiday decol,.�tions in season that do not contain or di
Signs on trash r8
Hazardous chem
structures;
acles, indicating the owner or
identification /notification sign:
a commercial message;
responsible for maintenance;
residential and non - residential
(K) Signs on newspaper bo Ventrance,
(L) Private drive signs, one nce, of exceeding two square feet in area, with
the message content lims ' rivate Drive" and the address of any
residences utilizing the (M) Security and warning sirivate property warning the public against
trespassing, or similar mided that any such sign does not exceed two
square feet in area; and
(N) Political /shabe in accordance ith the fol wing standards:
(1) l Signs are Ilowed in all zone districts.
(2) g Com ance Permit shall not required to allow for the placement of a
l sign private property.
(3) ha be no limit to the number of polite al signs that can be pla ced on
operty so long as the placement of th se signs complies with the
ns of this Ordinance and the signs do no create a public safety hazard.
(4) residential zoning districts, political signs sh not exceed nine square feet
or four feet in height.
(5) Within non - residential zoning districts, political signs sha not exceed the
maximum allowable sign area permitted for freestanding si ns.
( Political signs shall only be erected 90 days prior to the est\da of a
general election, school board election, referendum, speciary, or
other similar political activity.
(7) Political signs shall be removed within 21 days after an ele
(8) Political signs shall be allowed within rights -of -way of the System only in accordance with State law.
(9) Political signs shall not be allowed on telephone poles, utili of r
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 eXGept fer signs sheaving
time of day and temperature that are part of an approved sign advertising a permitted
business aGtiVit y en a paroel of prop "; 2
(D) Signs with electronic moveable copy, scrolling messages, or other similar electronic
displays designed to change /display different advertising messages) more than once an
hour or a maximum of 6 times in a 24 hour period.3 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.s
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 LIDO to include a
specific prohibition to avoid uncertainty.
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Article 6: Development Standards 18
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 permit t 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 permitte n -site at one time.
(b) Inflatable signs shall not exceed 25 feet in heig .
(c) Signs shall be located a minimum of 25 feet om all property lines.
(6) ecial Event Displays may only be erected for a o week period and must be
re oved within five days following the event.
(E) Signs Adver 'sing Agricultural Products Produce on the Premises
(1) Shall no exceed 32 square feet.
(2) Shall be li ' ed to two signs per parcel
(F) Temporary Construc 'on and Financial I titution Signs
(1) Shall not exceed 4 square feet ' area, per sign;
(2) May not to exceed t signs r building site;
(3) Signs shall be erected I fter a Building Permit authorizing construction on-
site has been issued; an
(4) Signs must be remov with seven days after construction work has been
completed and the rtificate occupancy has been issued.
(G) Directional /Information Signs
(1) May be displ ed on parcels of prop rty utilized for non - residential purposes.
(2) May not e eed two square feet in area.
(3) May co ain corporate logos or other simil graphical displays so long as they
provi some necessary information to patro s (i.e. entrance and exit locations,
one ay entrance ways, drive through entranc ways, ATM location, etc.).
(4) maximum of three directional /informational sign may be displayed on a non-
residential parcel of property.
(H) Te orary Real Estate Signs, in excess of four square fee in area
One sign shall be permitted per building site, not to excee 24 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.
(1) Landmark Signs
Signs shall be erected only after the historical significance of the particular site s been
verified and that proposed location of the sign has been approved by the Orange ounty
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, ASE -CZ, REDA -CZ6 and all of the Economic Development zoning districts.
(3) 41sOn- premise commercial signs shall be setback a minimum ten feet from t e
rent, f r ide, and rearall property lines e�and the edge of any existing or projected
street right -of -way line `"'h'nheyer is greate 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. $
(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
6 We are adding references to the recently adopted Agricultural Support Services Conditional Zoning District (ASE -
CZ) and the Rural Economic Development Area Conditional Zoning District (REDA -CZ). This is to ensure they are
able to erect freestanding signage on the property.
7 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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(ii) Has more than 300 feet of linear frontage alonq a NC
Department of Transportation (NC DOT) maintained roadway
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.
kb} c) 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
L 7— - - - -- - ------ -
- - - --
NOTE: L x W x H may not exco6d 54 cubic feet with N dimension exceeding 6 feet.
(7) An on -pr ise commercial sign may c tain a changeable copy sign as defined
in this rdinance. However, the total sig rea, including the area of changeable
,
co shall not exceed the maximum allowab,a area established in Section
. 2.12(A)(6)(a) above.
X No on- premise commercial sign shall be oriented i uch a manner as to be
directly visible from a major transportation corridor as stablished in this
Ordinance.
Off - Premise Commercial Signs
9 This would only allow larger signs on property located in the `urban' areas of the County (Le, 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.
10 We are establishing the necessary reference(s) to the provisions of the LIDO regulating allowable sign
area within our various Economic Development districts.
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Section 6.12: 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 wer
lines and signs shall be located in such a way that they will maintain h zontal
and vertical clearance of all overhead electrical conductors in accor nce with
the National Electric Code specifications, provided that no sign sh be installed
closer than ten feet horizontally or vertically from any conductor r public utility
guy wire.
(2) Off- premise commercial signs (billboards) shall be permit within the GC -4,
EC -5, 1 -1, and 1 -2 zoning districts.
(3) electric tap outs allowing for an independent ligh ource to receive power
sh be allowed.
(4) Off -pr ise commercial signs shall be consid ed the principal use of property.
There sh II be no additional principal uses owed on the same parcel. Off -
premise co mercial signs shall not be pe itted as accessory uses.
(5) No off - premise ommercial sign shall e located closer than 200 feet to the right -
of -way of major t roughfares (i.e. 70, NC 86, NC 40, and NC 57) and 600
feet to the right -of- y for all oth thoroughfares and streets.
(6) The height of an off -pr ise mmercial sign shall not exceed 25 feet from the
grade of the right -of -way urface grade beneath the sign, whichever is less.
The clearance of an off- p ise sign shall not be less than eight feet from the
grade of the right -of -w or s ace grade beneath the sign, whichever is less.
(7) Off - premise comm cial signs sh be limited to 480 square feet of sign area.
(8) In no case shal n off - premise com rcial sign be located closer than 1,000 feet
to an existin ff- premise commercial s n.
(9) Off -premi commercial signs are prohibit e within the Major Transportation
Corrido (MTC) overlay district.
(10) No rson may, for the purpose of increasing or hancing the visibility of any
o - premises commercial sign, damage, trim, destro or remove any trees,
hrubs, or other vegetation in the following locations:
(a) Within the right -of -way of any public street or roa unless the work is
done pursuant to the express written authorization the North Carolina
Department of Transportation;
(b) On property that is not under the ownership or control of e person
responsible for such work, unless the work is done pursuan o the
express authorization of the property owner where the vegeta ' n 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, ASE -CZ, REDA -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.
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Section 6.12: Signs
(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.
(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 sions shall not exceed 64 square feet in area per sion 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 comp ith all applicable
state and county building codes and the National Electric de.
(3) rojecting signs shall be permitted within the followin oning districts: LC -1, NC-
2, C -3, GC -4, EC -5, 01, E1, 1 -1, 1 -2, 1 -3, AS, MP Z and all of the Economic
Deve ment zoning districts.
(4) Projecting ' ns shall adhere to the mini m setback requirements established
for all structure within the zoning dis ' t in which it is located.
(5) Only one projecting ' ns shall b ermitted per building facade even in cases of
a building located on a me r t.
(6) The allowable sign area a e determined as follows:
(a) One squar oot of sign a for every 1/2 foot of building length, facing a
public ri t -of -way, not to exc d 32 square feet in area.
(7) Projecting ' ns shall clear sidewalks and estrian paths by a height of at least
ten fee ove finished grade.
(8) Pr ' cting signs shall not extend above the soffit, p et, or eave line of the
uilding to which it is attached.
(9 Projecting signs shall not be located at the corner of a buildi except at right
angles to the building fagade.
Window Signs
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Section 6.12: Signs
(1) Window signs shall be permitted within the following zoning districts: LC-1,14C-2,
CC -3, GC -4, EC -5, 01, E1, 1 -1, 1-2,1-3, AS, MPD -CZ and all of the Econo is
Development zoning districts.
(2) Window signs shall be limited to a maximum of 30% of the total w' dow area
where the sign is to be located.
Window signs may be utilized for advertising specials or s s within the
business, or displaying the name and other pertinent bu ' ess information
associated with the principal use.
(4) Si s may be etched, painted or otherwise attac d to be made a permanent
addi n to the pane of glass.
(F) Awning Signs
(1) Awning signs all be permitted within e following zoning districts: LC -1, NC -2,
CC -3, GC -4, E 01, E1, 1 -1, 1 -2, 1-, AS, MPD -CZ and all of the Economic
Development zonin districts. S Section 6.12.14(E) for additional standards
for Awning Signs loca in Ec omic Development Districts.
(2) Awning Signs shall be loc d above the main entrance to a nonresidential land
use and shall contain th na of the use.
(3) Awning Sign areas II be limite a maximum of 50% of the total awning area
erected over the trance of a nonre 'dential land use. Where an awning sign is
utilized at a m i -use development, the mount of sign area shall be computed
as part of t overall sign area allotted to II signs, not to exceed 50% of the
total awn' g area.
(G) Drive -Throu Menu Signs
(1) plicants must establish to the satisfaction of the PI ning Director that a drive -
hrough menu sign is considered a customary accessor se to the principal
business on the property and is necessary for the normal o rations 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 independentN
speaker box, no greater than 12 square feet in area with a height no greater
four feet.
6.12.13 Siqn 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.
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(2) Signs may be erected on the canopy covering gas pumps subject to the following
(i) Rules and regulations governing th operation of the facility;
(ii) Educational information identifying uni e aspects of the facility,
the property itself, or significant environ \nenan atures that are
located on the property; and
(iii) Identification of sponsors or public /privarships that are
responsible for the development, upkee'ntenance of
existing recreational amenities.
(b) While some of this information could be construng a ertising material, the County views such signs as identif respo ible for the existence of the facility and allows for recof entities at have entered into partnerships with the operatocility to prov e
local residents with recreational opportunities.
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(3)
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.
The advertisement of oas prices may be displayed electronically as part of an
approved on- premise sion.
(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 event ccurs.
(D)
I
titutional Uses and Private Parks Located within Residential Z ling Districts
(1)
One ground and one wall sign shall be permitted;
(2)
aximum sign area shall be 32 square feet per sign fac ; and
(3)
No round sign shall exceed six feet in height.
(E)
Home
Occup ions
(1)
The Hom Occupation shall have a valid Zoni Compliance Permit issued by
Orange Co ty;
(2)
There shall onl be one sign limited to ei t square feet in area and four feet in
height;
(3)
Such sign shall not b illuminated any means;
(4)
Sign shall not be locate within y public street right -of -way, sight visibility
triangle, easement, vehic r ea or other similar area; and
(5)
The sign message shall b i 'ted to the business name and telephone number.
(F)
Parks,
Public and Non - profit; ecreati al Facilities, Non - Profit; Recreational
Facilities, Golf Courses; an Recreation Facilities, Profit
(1)
Purpose and Int t
(a) Unlike igns for non - residential d elopment(s), signs for recreational
land ses are intended to serve a di erent function and purpose. Signs
wi in these types of land uses are int ded to provide essential
' formation concerning:
(i) Rules and regulations governing th operation of the facility;
(ii) Educational information identifying uni e aspects of the facility,
the property itself, or significant environ \nenan atures that are
located on the property; and
(iii) Identification of sponsors or public /privarships that are
responsible for the development, upkee'ntenance of
existing recreational amenities.
(b) While some of this information could be construng a ertising material, the County views such signs as identif respo ible for the existence of the facility and allows for recof entities at have entered into partnerships with the operatocility to prov e
local residents with recreational opportunities.
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Section 6.12: Signs
(vi) Informational kiosks shall be located a minimum of five f from
any active recreational activity fields (i.e. soccer, base II,
football, etc) or one foot from any established natur , man -made
trail, and /or passive recreational area.
(vii) Informational kiosks shall be set back a min' um of ten feet from
all property lines.
(viii) An informational kiosk may contain t name, logo, or slogan of
a sponsor that is responsible for t
development /upkeep /mainten ce of the recreational amenity
subject to the following limit ions:
a. The name and logo of a sponsor shall not take up
more than 2 /o of the total kiosk area.
b. No other vertising material shall be permitted on the
kiosk.
(e) Directional Sig
(i) Shall ta alto d in an effort to provide information to visitors on
the i on of re eational amenities or offices located on the
/pi)�Directional erty.
signs shall b limited to six square feet in area.
ctional signs shall not in de any advertising material.
(iv) All directional signs shall be grou \'mum s not
exceeding seven feet in height.
(v) All directional signs shall be locatef five feet from
any active recreational activity fielm any
established nature or man -made t set back a
minimum of ten feet from all prope
(f) Scoreboards
(i) One scoreboard, not to exceed 144 square feet, shall be
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
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(D)
Article 6: Development Standards
Section 6.12: Signs
(1) Freestanding IdentiflGatiGnOn- premIse Commercial Signs"
(a) Only one freestanding ideRtifiGatinnon- premise 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 freestanding 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 freestanding identifiGatinnon- 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:
TABLE 6.12.14.B.3: BUCKHORN
AND ENO EDD
IDENTIFICATION I&
D. -D
Maximum Number of Signs
3 per use
Maximum Number of Free g On- premise
1 per use
Commercial Signs
Maximum Total Square Footage of All Signs
200 s . ft.
Maximum Size of Any Sin
75 s . ft.
Maximum Height of Any Sign
12 ft._
Directional /Informational Signs
In lieu of the requirements contained in Section 6.12.11(G), the following req ' ments
shall apply to Directional /Informational signs located in Economic Develo ent Districts:
1) Information signs must be placed perpendicular to approac ' g traffic so that
they are visible and legible.
(2) s must be located outside of the site visibilit jangle.
(3) Informa signs must be positioned to av ' confusing backgrounds,
particularly w they are intended to ' ect vehicular traffic on or to- and -from
the site.
(4) Information signs may b d no closer than six feet to the edge of a road or
drive, and, in no case, t be located within a street right -of -way unless
they are erected by overnmen gency.
(5) Information si may not exceed four fe in height.
(6) Informa ' signs may not contain advertising m r l or exceed six square feet
in a
Tern ary Signs
Temporary signs may be used for construction and real estate info tion, and
future tenant identification, in accordance with the provisions of this Se ' n.
Awnings
"Staff is modifying existing language to ensure we are using consistent language throughout the UDO
when identifying a sign.
lz 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
n Burning Of Trees, Limbs, Stumps And Construction Debris Associated With
ermitted Activity
The disp I of limbs, stumps and construction debris associated with the permitted a ' ity by means of
outdoor fires.
Open Space - (fie ' e development)
"Primary Conservation Area ' nd "Secondary Conservation Areas ", defined in Section 7.13, which
are preserved through conservati easements or other restrictio in a flexible development subdivision.
Open Space - (land use intensity
A. Open space is the total horizontal area
area of covered open space subject to I
-ed open space plus half the total horizontal
set forth below.
B. Uncovered open space is total gros nd area n overed by buildings, plus open exterior
balconies and roof areas impro as recreation spa
c
C. Covered open space is us open space closed to the s but having two clear unobstructed
open or partially open s' s. Partially open sides is to be cons d as 50% or more. Examples
of covered space :a covered balconies, covered portions of impro roof areas, or space under
buildings suppo d on columns or posts or cantilevered. The square fo e countable as
covered op space shall not exceed the square footage of the open space es.
Open S e Ratio
The m' ' um square footage of open space required for each square foot of gross land area. This
inc es parking and vehicular access areas and it can also include balconies, and roofs improved for
r creation.
Outdoor Advertising
See Sign, Off - premise Commercial
Outdoor Advertising Industry
N�,organizations that provide outdoor displays or display space on a lease or rental
Outdo o Ming
Installation of li
in equipment, whether attached to poles, building structur , the earth, or any other
location to allow fo e illumination of a building and exterior areas) withi e the
of a defined
property line. Included open air spaces on a property, which are u er a roof or other cover and not
fully enclosed such as a ca pavilion, drive - through bay, or par ' g deck.
Outdoor Lighting, Cutoff Fix e
A fixture shielded or constructed in such anner that more than 2'/2% of the total light emitted by
the fixture is projected above the horizontal p e o e fixture.
Outdoor Lighting, Direct Light
Light emitted directly from the lamp, off he reflector diffu or through the refractor or diffuser lens, of
a luminaire.
Outdoor Lighting, Fix e
The assembly that hous he lamp or he
and can include all or some of following parts: a
housing, a mounting cket or pole socket, a lamp holder, a ballast, a reflector o irror, and /or a
refractor or lens.
Outdoo ighting, Flood Lamp
A for f lighting designed to direct its output in a specific direction with a reflector formed from the
en ope of the lamp itself. Such lamps are so designated by the manufacturers and are typically u
sidential outdoor area lighting.
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A—sian structure advertising an establishment,
mercha e, service, or entertainment that is not sold,
produced, ma ctured, or furnished at the property
on which said sign f ted. This definition includes
billboards and other simila oor advertising
mechanisms.
■ Example of an off - premise commerc i n
includes:
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Section 10.1: Definitions
Sign, Off - Premise 5AWIOUS
A sign located off t roperty of a religious facility intended to provide directional i ation as to the
location of a afic religious facility. Such signs shall only be erected at major roadway i sections
and co the name and address of the facility as well as a directional arrow to provide motoris
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 signs. 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.
or poles or ground mounted. 13
Examples of on- premise
commercial signs include:
n uwner n
A person recor e.
presumed to be the
perty on which a sign is located is
to the con r or otherwise
ion of the Planning Director (e.g., a sign leased from a sign company).
Sign, Pole
A sign that is elevated above the ground by one or upright supports placed upon the ground and not
attached to any part of a building.
I ' al
For the purposes o ce, a sign used in connection with a I or national election or
referendum.
Sign, Por
13 Standard moved to Section 6.12.12 (5) (a)
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