DRRC 09-29-05 Meeting AgendaCOUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/665-5651
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MEM®l"1 !'D UM
To: Development Review and Regulations Subcommittee
From: Mark R. Cheran, Zoning Administrator Apc-._
Subject: September Meeting and Agenda
Date: September 21, 2005
The Frederick County Development Review and Regulations Subcommittee (DRRS) will be meeting
on Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the BOARD ROOM of the County Administration
Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia. The DRRS will discuss the following agenda
items:
AGENDA
1) Discussion of adding health clubs to Section 165-82 A of the Frederick County Zoning
Ordinance. Staff is seeking to add health clubs SIC 7991 to this section of the zoning
ordinance. Currently the zoning ordinance does not allow health clubs in the B-1
(Neighborhood Business) Zoning District. The current section is attached, (See attachments)
2) Discussion of Section 165-30 of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance. Staff is
seeking input from the DRRS regarding the interpretation and application of this section as
related to signage. The current and proposed section(s) are located below. (See attachments)
3) Other
Access to this building is limited during the evening hours. Therefore, it will be necessary to enter
the Board Room through the rear doors. I would encourage committee members and interested
citizens to park in the County parking lot located behind the new addition or in the joint Judicial
Center parking lot and follow the sidewalk to the back door of the Board Room, adjacent to the
outdoor picnic plaza.
107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 - Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
Item # 1 Section 165-82 A
The zoning ordinance currently does not allow health clubs SIC 7991 to be located in the B-1
(Neighborhood Business) Zoning District. These health clubs would be limited to 2,000 sq. ft, to
keep with the intent of the B-1 Zoning District. A copy of the current section and proposed section
are included. Staff believes that health clubs should be an allowed use in the B-1 Zoning District, and
limited to 2,000 sq. ft. This limitation on square footage will insure that no large commercial indoor
recreation use would occur in the B-1 Zoning District. This proposed change is located below.
165-82 A
SIC 7991- Health Clubs no larger than 2,000 sq. ft.
L
§ 165-82
ZONING
Allowed Uses
Funeral homes and crematories
Car washes
Videotape rental
—��Medical offices
§ 165-82
Standard
Industrial
Classification
(SIC)
726
7542
784
801, 802,
803 and
804
Child day-care services
835
Civic, social and fraternal organizations
864
Public buildings
-
Public utility distribution facilities
-
Business signs
Directional signs
-
Residential uses which are accessory to
allowed business uses
-
Parks
-
Churches
-
Restaurants [Added 12-9-1992]
5812
Art dealers, art supplies and art framing
-
[Added 4-26-19951
Fire stations, companies and rescue squads
-
[Added 10-27-1999]
Tobacco stores [Added 1-10-2001]
5993
Accounting, auditing and bookkeeping services
[Added 1-10-20011
B. [Amended 8-8-1990; 6-11-1991; 6-8-1994; 7-10-1996;
2-26-1997;
8-13-19971 B2 Business General District. The intent of this
district is to
provide large areas for a variety of business, office and service uses.
16613 12-15-2004
Item #2: Section 165-130
Staff is seeking input from the DRRS regarding this section of the ordinance regarding signage.
Changes of this section may be needed to avoid any confusion and add clarification to this section of
the ordinance. Staff believes that this section of the ordinance is difficult to understand and read for
the general public. Currently the ordinance lacks design or performance standards. Staff will be
presenting illustrations of the different of sign types and a new matrix. The current ordinance section
is included for your review.
Frederick County Proposal for:
Sign Regulations, and Matrix
165-30
Purpose. It is determined that the primary purpose of signage is to help people
find what they need without difficulty or confusion, and without
adverse impact on the visual character of an area. Thus, while not
restricting the freedom of expression, regulations are hereby
established for controlling the number, design, and location of signs,
for treating similar types of signs consistently, and for preventing an
overload of graphic messages or displays in the environment of
Frederick County. Signs are subordinate to the structures and land
use functions they reference. Signs are to be considered accessory
components of an overall composition of architectural elements, not
as freestanding or dominant architectural elements by themselves.
This Section establishes standards for the erection, display, safety,
and maintenance of signs which are intended to convey graphic
messages; encourage the general attractiveness, historic quality, and
unique character of Frederick County, and protect property values
therein.
General Provisions.
Signs Prohibited. Signs with any of the following characteristics are prohibited:
• Animated or Flashing Signs
• Signs painted directly onto the exterior of buildings.
• Inflatable Signs
• Roof Signs
• Portable Signs
• (Currently not listed) Electronic Message Sign
Signs allowed in all districts. The following types of signs shall be allowed in all
zoning districts:
• Signs indicating the names or addresses of the occupants of residences
• Signs or bulletin boards associated with public institutions, churches, schools or
community centers
• Commemorative plaques and historical markers
• Signs identifying civic, social or other nonprofit organizations
• Private road signs
• Signs erected or required by a governmental agency
• Temporary yard sale signs
• Temporary real estate signs
• Temporary window signs
• Temporary construction signs
• Temporary campaign signs
• Entrance signs for developments or subdivisions
• Monument signs
• Projecting Sign
• Awning Sign
• Canopy Sign
Signs allowed in certain districts. The following types of signs are allowed only if they
are specifically listed under the list of allowed uses for the zoning districts in the Matrix:
• Business Signs
• Directional Signs
• Cottage Occupation Signs
• Freestanding building entrance Signs
• On -Site Informational Signs
Off -premises business signs. Signs that advertise a product not produced or for sale on
the lot or parcel on which the sign is located and signs that advertise a business that is not
located on the premises shall be allowed as a conditional use only. Such signs shall be
allowed only if a conditional use permit for that sign has been granted. In considering
such a sign, the following standards should be considered:
• No off -premises business sign shall be allowed in the RP Residential
Performance, the R4 Residential Planned Community, R5 Residential
Recreational Community or the MH1 Mobile Home Community District.
• Appropriate separation shall be provided between the off -premises business
sign and surrounding residences and other uses. The Board of Supervisors may
require that such signs not be visible from surrounding residences.
• Off -premises business signs shall be limited to a size, scale and height that does
not detract from surrounding properties and uses.
• Off -premises business signs shall be properly separated from each other to
avoid clutter along road corridors.
• Off -premises business signs shall not be of a type that will distract motorists or
cause other safety hazards.
• Off -premises business signs shall be properly maintained
Setbacks. All freestanding signs shall be set back at least 10 feet from lot lines or
property boundary lines. Signs that are attached to buildings shall meet the required
setbacks for that building. In general, freestanding building entrance signs shall not be
located in front yard setback areas. However, freestanding building entrance signs may be
located in front yard setback areas as long as they are no more than five feet from the
entrance to the building or use designated.
Minimum spacing between freestanding business signs. The minimum distance
separating new from existing freestanding business signs or separating new freestanding
business signs shall be 50 feet. The Zoning Administrator may allow two signs to be
separated by less than 50 feet in order to allow the signs to share an appropriate location.
In such cases, the two signs shall be separated from other signs by a distance of 50 feet
plus the distance by which the separation between the two signs was reduced from the
required 50 feet.
Height. No sign shall exceed the maximum height requirement for the zoning district in
which they are located. All signs other than business signs shall be no more than 10 feet
in height. No freestanding business entrance sign shall exceed five feet in height.
Size. The following restrictions shall apply to the size of signs:
• No business sign shall exceed 100 square feet in area. Standardized, franchised
signs may exceed 100 square feet in area but shall not exceed 150 square feet in
area. In the BI (Neighborhood Business District), RA (Rural Areas), no
business shall exceed 50 square feet in area.
• Directional signs shall not exceed 25 square feet in all zoning districts except
RP (Residential Performance) directional signs shall not exceed 8 square feet.
• Informational signs shall not exceed 20 square feet.
• Conditional Use Permit, and Cottage Occupation signs shall not exceed 4
square feet.
• Cottage occupation signs shall not exceed four square feet in area
• Wall -mounted business signs in the B2 Business General, the B3 Industrial
Transition, Ml Light Industrial, the M2 Industrial General or the MS Medical
Support Districts shall be permitted to encompass 20% of the area of the wall to
which the sign is attached, provided that the total area of the wall -mounted
business sign does not exceed 200 square feet. [Amended 9-12-2001]
• No freestanding building entrance sign shall exceed four square feet in area
Maintenance. All signs shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Signs that are
damaged, structurally unsound or poorly maintained shall be repaired or removed within
30 days.
• If an off -premises sign advertises a business or activity that is no longer being
operated or conducted or if a directional sign refers to a location where the
advertised activities no longer exist, that sign shall be considered to be
abandoned and shall be removed by the owner within 30 days.
• If the message portion of a sign is removed, the supporting structural
components shall be removed or the message portion replaced within 30 days.
Sign permits. [Amended 6-9-19931
• Before a sign may be constructed, reconstructed or altered, a sign permit shall
be obtained from the Frederick County Building Official.
• Commemorative plaques and historical markers shall be exempt from obtaining
sign permits.
Definitions for Sign Ordinance.
SIGN -- Any object, device, display or structure or part thereof, situated outdoors or
indoors, which is used to advertise, identify, display, direct or attract attention to an
object, person, institution, organization, business, product, service, event or location by
any means, including words, letters, figures, design, symbols, fixtures, colors,
illumination or projected images.
A. SIGN, BUSINESS -- A sign which directs attention to a business or profession
conducted or to a commodity or service sold, offered or manufactured or to a service or
entertainment offered.
B. SIGN, COTTAGE OCCUPATION -- An on -premises sign advertising an
approved cottage occupation.
C. SIGN, DIRECTIONAL -- An off -premise sign containing directional messages
concerning the distance or direction to particular locations. [Amended 9-12-2001]
D. SIGN, BUILDING ENTRANCE -- A sign designating the location to the
outside entrance to a particular use.
E. SIGN, OFF -PREMISES -- A sign which directs attention to a business,
commodity, service or entertainment conducted, sold or offered on a parcel of land
other than the one on which the sign is located.
F. SIGN, ON -PREMISES -- A sign which directs attention to a business,
commodity, service or entertainment conducted, sold or offered on the parcel of land
on which the sign is located.
G. SIGN, TEMPORARY -- A movable sign not affixed to the ground or intended
to be moved or intended for temporary use.
H. SIGN, ANIMATED -- Any sign or part of a sign that changes physical position
or light intensity by any movement or rotation or that gives the visual impression of
such movement or rotation. [Added 9-12-2001]
Definitions for Sign Ordinance.
I. SIGN, FLASHING -- Any sign directly or indirectly illuminated that exhibits
changing natural or artificial light or color effects by any means whatsoever. [Added 9-
12-2001]
J. SIGN, ILLUMINATED -- A sign lighted by or exposed to artificial lighting
either by lights on or in the sign or directed toward the sign. [Added 9-12-2001]
K. SIGN, INFLATABLE -- Any display capable of being expanded by air or other
gas and used on a permanent or temporary basis to advertise a product or event. [Added
9-12-2001]
L. SIGN, INTERSTATE OVERLAY -- An on -premise business sign located
within the Interstate Area Overlay District meeting all requirements of Article XVI of
this chapter. [Added 9-12-2001 ]
M. SIGN, MONUMENT -- A business sign or subdivision entrance sign placed
directly on the ground by means other than a support pole or brace in which the
message portion is either on top of, or affixed to, the support structure. [Added 9-12-
2001]
N. SIGN, ON-SITE INFORMATIONAL -- A sign commonly associated with, and
not limited to, information and directions necessary for the convenience of visitors
coming on the property, including signs marking entrances and exits, parking areas,
circulation direction, rest rooms, and pick-up and delivery areas. [Added 9-12-2001]
O. SIGN, ROOF -- A sign that is mounted on the roof of a building or a sign that
projects above the top wall or edge of a building with a flat roof, the eave line of a
building with a gambrel, gable, or hip roof, or the deck line of a building with a
mansard roof. [Added 9-12-2001]
P. SIGN, PORTABLE -- A sign that is not permanent, not affixed to a building,
structure, or the ground, and is intended to be moved or intended for temporary use.
Definitions for Sign Ordinance.
[Added 9-12-2001 ]
Q. SIGN, WALL -MOUNTED -- A sign fastened to the wall of a building or structure
in such a manner that the wall becomes the supporting structure for the sign. [Added 9-
12-2001]
+.• Proposed Definitions:
A. Sign, Awning- A sign displayed on, or attached flat against, the surface or surfaces
of an awning or any other surface attached to a building that provides shelter.
B. Sign, Building Mounted Sign: Any sign mounted onto the vertical surface of a
building, see also Wall -Mounted Sion.
C. Sign, Informational- A sign listing the names and/or uses, and/or locations of the various
tenants or activities within a building. or in a multi -tenant development, or `roup of buildings.
D. Sign. Animated- A si-n with actual motion, including light changes or color
changes, or the illusion of motion.
E. Sign, Electronic Message Center- A si-n that uses computer-generated or electronic
means to change advertising copy, messages or color including signs that flip or rotate.
F. Sign, Freestanding- A sign that has its own supporting structure independent of the
building or business it identifies.
G. Sign, Projecting- A Building Mounted Sign that is attached so that the face, or faces,
of the sign are perpendicular. or within 15 degrees of perpendicular, to the building face
or wall. Signs attached at an angle of zero to 30 degrees from a vertical surface shall be
Definitions for Sign Ordinance.
considered to be Building Mounted Signs.
Zoning
Districts
Types of
Signs
Signs
Permitted
Max
Number
of
Max
Signage
Area
Max
Display
Area
Spacing
Between
Signs
Illuminated
Signs
Permitted
Minimum
Setback
Max
Height
Signs
Business
Wall
Mounted
1
50 sq.
ft.
50 sq.
ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
35 ft.
Freestanding
1
50 sq.
5-0s q.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
35 ft.
ft.
ft.
Monument
1
50 sq.
50 sq.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
35 ft.RA
ft.
ft.
Cottage
Freestanding
1
4 sq.
ft.
4 sq.
ft.
50 ft.
No
10 ft,
10 ft.
Occupation
Monument
1
4 sq.
4 sq.
50 ft.
No
10 ft.
loft.
ft.
ft.
Directional
1
25 sq.
ft
25 sq.
ft'
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
10 ft.
25 sq.
ft.
1
25 sq.
ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
10 ft.
Subdivision
Freestanding
1
20 sq.
ft.
20 sq.
ft.
50 ft.
No
10 ft.
-5ft.
Entrance
Monument
1
20 sq.
ft.
20 sq.
ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
Freestanding
Monument
❖ Refer to Sign diagram for Signage area measurements located in Art
icle XXII
�:� Refer to Definition for type of Signs located in Article XXII Section 165-156.
Zoning
Districts
Types of
Signs
Signs
Permitted
Max
Number
of Signs
Max
Signage
Area
Max
Display
Area
Spacing
Between
Signs
Illuminated
Signs
Permitted
Minimum
Setback
Max
Height
RPMonument
Cottage
Occupation
Freestanding
1
4 sq.
ft.
4 sq.
ft.
No
10 ft.
10
ft
Monument
1
4 sq.
ft.
4 sq.
ft.
No
10 ft.
10
ft.
Directional
Freestanding
1
8 sq.
8 sq.
Yes
10 ft.
10
1
8 sq
ft.
8 sq
ft.
Yes
10 ft.
p
ft.
Subdivision
Entrance
Freestanding
1
25 sq.
ft,
25 sq.
ft.
Yes
10 ft.
5 ft.
Monument
1
25 sq.
ft.
25 sq.
ft.
Yes
10 ft.
5 ft.
❖ Refer to Sign diagram for Signage area measurements located in Article XXII
❖ Refer to Definition for type of Signs located in Article XXII Section 165-156.
Zoning
Districts
Types of Signs
Signs
Permitted
Max
Number
of Signs
Max
Signage
Area
Max
Display
Area
Spacing
Between
Signs
Illuminated
Signs
Permitted
Minimum
Setback
Max
Height
Business
Informational
Building
Directional
Monument
Entrance
Freestanding
1 50 sq. 50 sq. 50 ft. Yes 10 ft. 35
ft. ft. ft.
Monument
Freestanding .
1 20 sq. 2-0s q. 50 ft. Yes 10 ft. 35
Monument
ft. ft. ft.
1 20 sq. 20 sq. 50 ft. Yes 10 ft. 35
ft. ft. ft.
Freestanding
Freestanding
Monument
❖ Refer to Sign diagram for Signage area measurements located in Article XXII.
❖ Refer to Definition for type of Signs located in Article XXII Section 165-156.
Zoning
Districts
Types of Signs
Signs
Permitted
Max
Number
of Signs
Max
Signage
Area
Max
Display
Area
Spacing
Between
Signs
Illuminated
Signs
Permitted
Minimum
Setback
Max
Height
Business
Wall
Mounted
1
200
sq. ft
200
sq. ft
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
35
ft
Freestanding
1
100
100
54 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
35
sq. ft.
sq. ft.
ft
Monument
1
100
100
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
35
sq. ft.
sq. ft.
ft.
B2
Informational
Freestanding
1
20 sq.
ft.
20
sq. ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
35
ft.
Monument
1
20 sq.
20
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
35
ft.
sq. ft.
ft.
Directional
Freestanding
1
25 sq.
$.
25
sq. ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
35
ft.
Monument
1
25 sq.
ft.
25
sq. ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
35
ft.
Building
Entrance
Freestanding
1
4 sq.
ft.
4 sq.
ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
35
ft.
Monument
1
4 s q.
ft.
4 sq.
ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
35
ft.
❖ Wall Mounted Signs can be 200 sq. ft. or 20 % of the wall area to which they are attached.
❖ Business Signs that are franchise signs can be up to 150 sq. feet.
❖ Refer to Sign diagram for Signage area measurements located in Article XXII
❖ Refer to Definition for type of Signs located in Article XXII Section 165-156.
Zoning
Districts
Types of Signs
Signs
Permitted
Max
Number
of Signs
Max
Signage
Area
Max
Display
Area
Spacing
Between
Signs
Illuminated
Signs
Permitted
Minimum
Setback
Max
Height
Business
Wall
Mounted
1
200
sq. ft
200
sq. ft
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
35
ft
Freestanding
1
100
100
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
35
sq. ft.
sq. ft.
ft
Monument
1
100
100
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
35
sq. ft.
sq. ft.
ft.
B3
Informational
Freestanding
1
20 sq.
ft.
20
sq. ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
35
ft.
Monument
1
20 sq.
20
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft,
35
ft.
sq. ft.
ft.
Directional
Freestanding
1
25 sq.
ft
25
sq ft
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
35
ft
Monument
1
25 sq.
ft.
25
sq. ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
35
ft.
Building
Entrance
Freestanding
1
4 sq.
ft
4 sq.
ft
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
35
ft.
Monument
ft.
ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
35
ft.
❖ Wall Mounted Signs can be 200 sq. ft. or 20 % of the wall area to which they are attached.
❖ Business Signs that are franchise signs can be up to 150 sq. feet.
❖ Refer to Sign diagram for Signage area measurements located in Article XXII
❖ Refer to Definition for type of Signs located in Article XXII Section 165-156.
Zoning Districts
Types of Signs
Signs
Permitted
Max
Number
of Signs
Max
Signage
Area
Max
Display
Area
Spacing
Between
Signs
Illuminated
Signs
Permitted
Minimum
Setback
Max
Height
Business
Wall
Mounted
1
200
sq. ft
200
sq. ft
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
60
ft
Freestanding
1
100
sq. ft.
100
sq.ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
60
ft.
Monument
1
100
sq. ft.
100
sq.ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
60
ft.
Informational
Freestanding
1
20
sq. ft.
20
sq.ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
60
ft
Monument
1
20
sq. ft.
20
sq.ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
60
ft.
Directional
Freestanding
1
25
sq. ft.
25
sq.ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
60
ft.
Monument
1
25
sq.. ft.
25
sq.ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
60
ft
1
Building
Entrance
Freestandin g
4 s q•
ft•
4 s q�
ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
60
ft
Monument
I
4 sq.
ft.
4 sq.
ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
60
ft.
❖ Wall Mounted Signs can be 200 sq. ft. or 20 % of the wall area to which they are attached.
❖ Business Signs that are franchise signs can be up to 150 sq. feet.
❖ Refer to Sign diagram for Signage area measurements located in Article XXII
❖ Refer to Definition for type of Signs located in Article XXII Section 165-156.
Zoning Districts.
Types of Signs
Signs
Permitted
Max
Number
of Signs
Max
Signage
Area
Max
Display
Area
Spacing
Between
Signs
Illuminated
Signs
Permitted
Minimum
Setback
50 ft.
Max
Height
Yes
10 ft.
60
ft.
Freestanding
1
100
sq. ft.
100
sq.ft.
50 ft.
M2
Business
Informational
Directional
Building
Entrance
❖ Wall Mounted Signs can be 200 sq. ft. or 20 % of the wall area to which they are attached.
❖ Business Signs that are franchise signs can be up to 150 sq. feet.
❖ Refer to Sign diagram for Signage area measurements located in Article XXII
❖ Refer to Definition for type of Signs located in Article XXII Section 165-156.
Wall
Mounted
1
200
sq. ft
200
sq. ft
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
60
ft.
Freestanding
1
100
sq. ft.
100
sq.ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
60
ft.
Monument
1
100
sq. ft.
100
sq.ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
60
ft.
Freestanding
1
20
sq. ft.
20
sq.ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
60
ft.
Monument
1
20
sq. ft.
20
sq.ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
60
ft
Freestanding
1
25
sq. ft.
25
sq.ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
60
ft
Monument
1
25
sq. ft.
25
sq.ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
60
ft.
Freestanding
1
4 sq.
ft.
4 sq.
ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
60
ft.
Monument
1
4 sq.
ft.
4 sq.
ft.
50 ft.
Yes
10 ft.
60
ft.
❖ Wall Mounted Signs can be 200 sq. ft. or 20 % of the wall area to which they are attached.
❖ Business Signs that are franchise signs can be up to 150 sq. feet.
❖ Refer to Sign diagram for Signage area measurements located in Article XXII
❖ Refer to Definition for type of Signs located in Article XXII Section 165-156.
Zoning
Districts
Types of Signs
Signs
Permitted
Max
Number
of
Max
Signage
Area
Max
Display
Area
Spacing
Between
Signs
Illuminated
Signs
Permitted
Minimum
Setback
Max
Height
Signs
Wall
Mounted
1
200
sq. ft
200
sq. ft
100
ft.
Yes
10 ft.
45
ft
Monument
1
100
100
100
Yes
10 ft.
45
sq. ft
sq. ft
ft.
ft.
Freestanding
g
1
25
sq.
25 sq.
100
Yes
10 ft.
45
HE
Monument
1
25
sq. ft
25 sq.
ft
100
ft.
Yes
10 ft.
45
ft.
Freestanding
1
20
sq. ft.
20 sq.
ft.
100
ft.
Yes
10 ft.
45
ft.
Monument
Freestanding
1
20
sq. ft.
20 sq.
ft.
100
Yes
10 ft.
45
1
100
sq. ft
100
sq. ft
100
yes
10 ft.
45
ft.
Monument
1
100
sq. ft.
100
sq. ft
Yes
10 ft.
lOQ
0
ft.
45
ft.
Business
Directional
On-site
Informational
Building
Entrance
Sign
❖ Wall Mounted Signs can be 200 sq. ft. or 20 % of the wall area to which they are attached.
❖ Refer to Sign diagram for Signage area measurements located in Art
icle XXII
❖ Refer to Definition for type of Signs located in Article XXII Section 165-156.
Zoning Districts
Types of Signs
Signs
Permitted
Max
Number
of
Max
Signage
Area
Max
Display
Area
Spacing
Between
Signs
Illuminated
Signs
Permitted
Minimum
Setback
Max
Height
Signs
Business
Monument
1
100
sq. ft
100
sq. ft
100
ft.
Yes
10 ft.
12
Directional
Wall
Mounted
1
200
sq. ft.
200
sq. ft.
100
ft.
Yes
5 ft.
10
Freestanding
1
25
25 sq.
100
Yes
5 ft.
10
sq.
Monument
1
25
sq. ft
25 sq.
ft
100
ft.
Yes
5 ft.
10
Freestanding
1
20
20 sq.
100
Yes
10 ft.
5
On-site
sq. ft.
ft.
ft.
Informational
Monument
1
20
20 sq.
100
Yes
10 ft.
5
sq. ft.
ft.
ft.
Building
Entrance
Sign
Freestanding
1
O ft
O ft
100
ft.
Yes
10 ft.
5
Monument
1
4 sq.
ft.
4 sq.
ft
100
ft.
Yes
10 ft.
5
❖ Wall Mounted Signs can be 200 sq. ft. or 20 % of the wall area to which they are attached.
°:o Refer to Sign diagram for Signage area measurements located in Article XXII
❖ Refer to Definition for type of Signs located in Article XXII Section 165-156.
Frederick CourAy
Sign Diagram
Sign Examples
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Cameras
Deli Corner X4usicLand Clothing
Wall Mounted Signs
Roof Mounted Sign
Freestanding Canopy Sign
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ig
Freestandin
with Informational Sign BusinessnessSign Sign Business Sign
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with Two Informational Signs Sign
Frederick County
Sign Diagram
Signage Examples.
Page 5
Frederick County
sign Diagram MEASURING SIGN AREA
Calculations for Signage Area j
A
SIGN
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dura O INE,i V 1D u , LETTERS
AREA �AXB i!
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s
IRREGULAR SHAPED SIGN
AREA DETERMINED BY "THE RULE OF 8,"
MEANING THE AREA OF THE SIGN IS DETERMINED
BY THE AREA OF THE SHAPE CREATED BY OUTLINING j
THE SIGN WITH A MAXIMUM OF *8 CONNECTING LINES.
AREA = AREA OF TWO RECTANGLES FORMED BY S
CONNECTING LINES
Frederick Counties sign area
calculation for multiple signs.
AREA AREA OF SIGN A + i
1 AREA OF SIGN B + i
AREA OF SIGN C +
AREA OF SIGN 1)
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Frederick County
Sign Diagram
Examples for
Signage Area
Measurements
COMPUTE AREA
INSIDE DEFINED
BORDER OR
INSIDE
CONTRASTING
COLOR AREA.
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t S 5
COMPUTE SUM OF
AREAS OF INDIVIDUAL
ELEMENTS ON WALL
OR STRUCTURE
IN COMPUTING AREA FOR UPPER
AND LOWER CASE LETTERING,
INCLUDE ASCENDERS OR
DESCENDERS, BUT NOT BOTH.
CALCULATE SUPER ASCENDERS
SEPARATELY AS INDICATED.
Frederick County
Sign Diagram
Sign Examples
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FLAT ROOF
MOUNT
££� sicN ROOF SIGv
MAIN ROOF /L _
r,
Ground Mounted Signs
Joint Tenant Sign
Wall Mounted Signs
Awning Signs
Sign Band