Standards
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.”
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Sign plan required
sign_plan_required
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 sqftSignage“On a property under construction or renovation, for sale, or for rent temporary signs not exceeding four square feet for single-family detached properties”
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Maximum temporary sign area for single-family detached properties
max_temp_sign_area_single_family_sqft
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 sqftSignage“or 18 square feet for all other residential, nonresidential, or mixed-use properties.”
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Maximum temporary sign area for all other residential, nonresidential, or mixed-use properties
max_temp_sign_area_other_sqft
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.”
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Signs not expressly permitted are prohibited
signs_not_permitted_prohibited
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.”
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Prohibited sign types
prohibited_sign_types
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.”
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Minimum setback from right-of-way
min_setback_from_row
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 nitsSignage“Illumination shall be no greater than 10,000 nits or footcandles from sunrise to sunset”
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Maximum illumination during day
max_illumination_day_nits
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 nitsSignage“or 700 nits or footcandles from sunset to sunrise”
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Maximum illumination during night
max_illumination_night_nits
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 secondsSignage“The message shall not be changed more than once every 12 seconds”
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Changeable sign message interval
changeable_sign_message_interval_sec
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 footcandlesSignage“A photometric plan is required to verify the digital changeable sign's light does not exceed 0.3 footcandles over ambient light.”
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Changeable sign photometric limit
changeable_sign_photometric_limit_fc
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 ftSignage“Signs projecting over public walkways shall be a minimum height of eight feet from grade level to the bottom of the sign.”
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Projecting sign minimum height
projecting_sign_min_height_ft
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 ftSignage“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.”
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Projecting sign maximum extension
projecting_sign_max_extension_ft
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 daysSignage“Temporary sign permits shall be issued for no more than 30 days per quarter.”
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Temporary sign permit duration
temporary_sign_permit_duration_days
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 sqftSignage“Temporary off-premise signage is not to exceed 32 square feet.”
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Residential off-premise temporary sign max area
residential_off_premise_max_area_sqft
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 sqftSignage“Such signs shall not exceed an area of 16 square feet and a height of six feet.”
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Construction sign max area
construction_sign_max_area_sqft
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 ftSignage“Such signs shall not exceed an area of 16 square feet and a height of six feet.”
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Construction sign max height
construction_sign_max_height_ft
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 ftSignage“Each sign shall be at least 20 feet from contiguous property lines of adjacent landowners”
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Construction sign setback from property lines
construction_sign_setback_property_ft
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 ftSignage“and at least five feet from any right-of-way.”
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Construction sign setback from right-of-way
construction_sign_setback_row_ft
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 signsSignage“Only one sign per street frontage shall be allowed.”
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Construction sign per street frontage
construction_sign_per_street_frontage
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 signsSignage“Only one entrance and exit sign may be permitted at the connection of the street and driveway.”
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Entrance/exit sign per connection
entrance_exit_sign_per_connection
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon →