Extracted requirements

Standards

A zoning ordinance states most of its rules in prose, not tables. Each one that could be read as a discrete requirement — a maximum sign area, a minimum fence setback, a riparian buffer width — is stored here with its value, its unit and the clause it was taken from.

23,556 standards in Signage

Sign plan required

sign_plan_required

Signage

The location, character, size, height, and orientation of proposed signs as proposed to be erected in accordance with Article VIII of this chapter; and elevations of buildings showing signs to be placed on exterior walls.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Maximum temporary sign area for single-family detached properties

max_temp_sign_area_single_family_sqft

4 sqft
Signage

On a property under construction or renovation, for sale, or for rent temporary signs not exceeding four square feet for single-family detached properties

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Maximum temporary sign area for all other residential, nonresidential, or mixed-use properties

max_temp_sign_area_other_sqft

18 sqft
Signage

or 18 square feet for all other residential, nonresidential, or mixed-use properties.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Signs not expressly permitted are prohibited

signs_not_permitted_prohibited

Signage

Signs not expressly permitted are prohibited.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Prohibited sign types

prohibited_sign_types

Signage

Signs affixed to other signs, fences, cliffs, rocks, trees, natural features, utility poles, towers; signs within public right-of-way unless approved; signs obstructing vision; signs simulating traffic control; lighted window signage; signs on unlicensed vehicles; signs on roofs; off-premise signs; flashing signs; signs emitting sound/smoke/flame/scent/mist/aerosol/liquid/fluorescent colors/gas; wind signs; signs violating federal/state law; signs depicting sexual activities or obscene content.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Minimum setback from right-of-way

min_setback_from_row

Signage

The minimum setback from any right-of-way, unless otherwise specified, is half the height of the sign.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Maximum illumination during day

max_illumination_day_nits

10,000 nits
Signage

Illumination shall be no greater than 10,000 nits or footcandles from sunrise to sunset

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Maximum illumination during night

max_illumination_night_nits

700 nits
Signage

or 700 nits or footcandles from sunset to sunrise

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Changeable sign message interval

changeable_sign_message_interval_sec

12 seconds
Signage

The message shall not be changed more than once every 12 seconds

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Changeable sign photometric limit

changeable_sign_photometric_limit_fc

0.3 footcandles
Signage

A photometric plan is required to verify the digital changeable sign's light does not exceed 0.3 footcandles over ambient light.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Projecting sign minimum height

projecting_sign_min_height_ft

8 ft
Signage

Signs projecting over public walkways shall be a minimum height of eight feet from grade level to the bottom of the sign.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Projecting sign maximum extension

projecting_sign_max_extension_ft

6 ft
Signage

Projecting signs shall not extend more than six feet beyond the face of the building or beyond a vertical plane two feet inside the curbline.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Temporary sign permit duration

temporary_sign_permit_duration_days

30 days
Signage

Temporary sign permits shall be issued for no more than 30 days per quarter.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Residential off-premise temporary sign max area

residential_off_premise_max_area_sqft

32 sqft
Signage

Temporary off-premise signage is not to exceed 32 square feet.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Construction sign max area

construction_sign_max_area_sqft

16 sqft
Signage

Such signs shall not exceed an area of 16 square feet and a height of six feet.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Construction sign max height

construction_sign_max_height_ft

6 ft
Signage

Such signs shall not exceed an area of 16 square feet and a height of six feet.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Construction sign setback from property lines

construction_sign_setback_property_ft

20 ft
Signage

Each sign shall be at least 20 feet from contiguous property lines of adjacent landowners

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Construction sign setback from right-of-way

construction_sign_setback_row_ft

5 ft
Signage

and at least five feet from any right-of-way.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Construction sign per street frontage

construction_sign_per_street_frontage

1 signs
Signage

Only one sign per street frontage shall be allowed.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Entrance/exit sign per connection

entrance_exit_sign_per_connection

1 signs
Signage

Only one entrance and exit sign may be permitted at the connection of the street and driveway.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon