Sec. 32-250.21 - 32-250.23

Signage

• Maximum address sign area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Displays of letters and numbers indicating a property's address located on a building or structure not exceeding a sign area of six (6) square feet. (Sec. 32-250.23.7(a))

• Maximum A-frame sign area12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  A-frame (portable). Signs located 50 feet or more from the nearest public street, with a maximum sign area of 12 square feet and a maximum height of four (4) feet. (Sec. 32-250.23.7(d))

• Maximum A-frame sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.4 ft

  A-frame (portable). Signs located 50 feet or more from the nearest public street, with a maximum sign area of 12 square feet and a maximum height of four (4) feet. (Sec. 32-250.23.7(d))

• Maximum clearance sign area3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  A clearance sign which indicates only the maximum height allowable to safely navigate a drive-in lane or travelway shall be permitted. The clearance sign shall not exceed three (3) square feet and shall be excluded from the allowable sign area permitted on the property. (Sec. 32-250.23.7(j))

• Maximum freestanding sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for sale/lease/construction10 ft

  Freestanding signs shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height. Façade signs shall not be mounted on or above the roofline of any building. (Sec. 32-250.23.7(g)(iii)2)

• Maximum window sign coverage25 pct

  Window signs shall be permitted in commercial, office, and industrial districts, and shall not occupy more than 25 percent of the aggregate area on each window or glass door. (Sec. 32-250.23.7(f)(1))

• Maximum yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. sign area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Each sign shall have a maximum sign area of six (6) square feet and shall have a maximum height of five (5) feet. (Sec. 32-250.23.7(i))

• Maximum yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.5 ft

  Each sign shall have a maximum sign area of six (6) square feet and shall have a maximum height of five (5) feet. (Sec. 32-250.23.7(i))

• Maximum yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. signs per 1000 linear feet3 signs

  A residential use or residential project shall be permitted three (3) yard signs per 1,000 linear feet of road frontage, separated by a minimum of 250 feet. (Sec. 32-250.23.7(i))

• Signs not expressly permitted are prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Signs not expressly permitted as being allowed by right or by special use permit, rezoning, or proffer amendment under this article... are not permitted. (Sec. 32-250.21.2)

• Sign permit extension6 months

  The Zoning Administrator or authorized person may grant one extension of the sign permit for a period of six (6) months, but in no case shall a sign permit be valid for more than a total of 12 months. (Sec. 32-250.23.4)

• Sign permit validity6 months

  All signs shall be erected within six months from the date of the issuance of the sign permit; otherwise, the sign permit shall become null and void... (Sec. 32-250.23.4)

• Sign removal after sale/lease/construction14 days

  All sign(s) shall be removed within fourteen (14) days of settlement, rental, or lease of the property or fourteen (14) days after final acceptance by VDOT... (Sec. 32-250.23.7(g)(iii)3)

• Temporary sign erection deadline30 days

  All temporary signs shall be erected within 30 days from the date of the issuance of the sign permit; otherwise, the sign permit shall become null and void... (Sec. 32-250.23.4(a))