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BCC WORK SESSION OVERVIEW OF ORANGE COUNTY SIGN CODE (PART I) SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

BCC WORK SESSION OVERVIEW OF ORANGE COUNTY SIGN CODE (PART I) SEPTEMBER 10, 2013. Outline. Background Current Sign Regulations – Chapter 31.5 General Sign Code Tourist Commercial Sign Code Other Sign Code Standards Next Steps. Outline. Background Current Sign Regulations – Chapter 31.5

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BCC WORK SESSION OVERVIEW OF ORANGE COUNTY SIGN CODE (PART I) SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

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  1. BCC WORK SESSIONOVERVIEW OF ORANGE COUNTY SIGN CODE (PART I)SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

  2. Outline • Background • Current Sign Regulations – Chapter 31.5 • General Sign Code • Tourist Commercial Sign Code • Other Sign Code Standards • Next Steps

  3. Outline • Background • Current Sign Regulations – Chapter 31.5 • General Sign Code • Tourist Commercial Sign Code • Other Sign Code Standards • Next Steps

  4. Background • The BCC expressed comments and concerns regarding signs • Public hearings • Open Board Discussions • In response, Staff has scheduled two (2) work sessions as follows: • September 10 – General overview of Sign Regulations • September 24 - Discussion of Board and Staff concerns, review of potential Sign Code amendments to address concerns

  5. Outline • Background • Current Sign Regulations – Chapter 31.5 • General Sign Code • Tourist Commercial Sign Code • Other Sign Code Standards • Next Steps

  6. Current Sign Regulations • Chapter 31.5 divided in 2 areas: • General Sign Regulations • Tourist Commercial Sign Regulations • Each have their own standards for: • Pole signs • Ground signs • Wall signs • Awning signs • Subdivision signs • Banner signs • Signs for non-residential uses in residential areas • Prohibited signs

  7. Tourist Commercial District • Generally, Tourist Commercial Sign Code is more restrictive for: • Height • Width • Maximum Copy Area • Setbacks • Changeable Copy

  8. Pole Sign Standards GENERAL SIGN CODE TC SIGN CODE • Max. height = 30 ft.; (20 ft. for Office) • Max. copy area = 300 sq. ft. • 1 sign if up to 400 ft. road frontage; 2 signs if over 400 ft. road frontage • Cannot be within 100 ft. of residential • Must be at least 100 ft. from other pole signs • Max. height = 30 ft. (7-11 sign = 12 ft. high) • Max. copy area = 100 sq. ft. (7-11 sign = 84 sq. ft.) • 1 sign if up to 500 ft. road frontage; 2 signs if over 500 ft. road frontage • 150 ft. setback (setback does not apply to limited access highways) • Must be at least 100 ft. from other pole signs

  9. Ground Sign Standards GENERAL SIGN CODE W = 10 ft. • Max. height = 12 ft.; 10 ft. in office; 8 ft. in residential • Max. copy area = 120 sq. ft.; 100 sq. ft. in office; 32 sq. ft. if within 100 ft. of residential • 1 sign if up to 400 ft. road frontage2 signs if over 400 ft. road frontage • Must be at least 100 ft. from other pole or ground signs • Changeable copy permitted H = 12 ft. W = 8 ft. TC SIGN CODE • Max. height = 8 ft. • Max. copy area = 60 sq. ft. • 1 sign if up to 500 ft. road frontage2 signs if over 500 ft. road frontage • Changeable copy not permitted H = 6 ft.

  10. Pole and Ground Signs How Much Do They Get? • ½ sq. ft. of copy area for each linear ft. of road frontage • 200 + 400 x ½ = 300 sq. ft. allowed • Cannot count limited access highways as road frontage • Cannot count unopened roadways • These standards apply to both General Sign Code and the TC Sign Code. • There are additional pole sign restrictions

  11. Wall Sign Standards 12 ft. 2 ft. 4 ft. 12 ft. GENERAL SIGN CODE TC SIGN CODE • 1 ½ sq. ft. for each linear ft. of bldg. frontage • Add’l ½ sq. ft. of signage for each ft over 200 ft. of bldg. frontage • Max 400 sq. ft., plus bonus copy area for height • Example: 12 ft. x 2 ft. = 24 sq. ft. • 1 sq. ft. for each linear ft. of bldg. frontage • Max 200 sq. ft. of copy area, plus bonus copy area for height • Example: 4 ft. x 12 ft. = 48 sq. ft.

  12. Wall Signs How Much Do They Get? GENERAL SIGN CODE Example: 1.5 x 60 = 90 sq. ft. allowed TC SIGN CODE Example: 1 x 60 = 60 sq. ft. allowed

  13. Wall Signs Increase due to height of sign above ground Sign Height% increase 0 – 35 ft. No increase 36 – 50 ft. 10% 51 ft. – 75 ft. 15% 76 ft. – 100 ft. 20% 101 ft. – 140 ft. 25% Over 140 ft. 30%

  14. Changeable Copy Only pole signs may have changeable copy • Code allows changeable copy, but prohibits animations • Scrolling or flying text and graphics • Chasing or flashing lights • Video • Any pole, ground or wall sign may be have changeable copy area GENERAL SIGN CODE TC SIGN CODE

  15. Awning Sign Standards GENERAL SIGN CODE TC SIGN CODE • Copy area = 1.5 sq. ft. for each linear ft. of building frontage • Minimum clearance = 9 ft. • Copy area = 6 sq. ft. except if it is for a movie theater; then it’s 100 sq. ft. per movie screen • Minimum clearance = 9 ft.

  16. Subdivision Sign Standards • Must be a ground or wall sign • One sign at primary entrance • One sign at secondary entrance • Primary sign max copy area = 100 sq. ft. • Secondary sign max copy area = 48 sq. ft. • Maximum height = 8 ft.

  17. Signs for Non-residential Use in Residential Areas • Only 1 sign allowed • Max. copy area = 32 sq. ft. • Max. height = 8 ft. • Typically used for day care centers and religious uses

  18. Banner Sign Standards • Allowed in COM and IND zoning districts • Cannot be placed more than 14 days prior to the event and shall be removed no later than 3 days after the event • Cannot be used for more than 30 consecutive days • 1 permit for each 6 months • 1 per parcel • May be erected on the building • Cannot exceed 20 ft. in height • Max. copy area = 40 sq. ft. • Cannot be placed on unimproved property • Streamers, pennants, flags, ribbons, and spinners cannot be used

  19. Prohibited Signs • Any sign on public property • Any sign which simulates emergency lights • Snipe sign or A-Frame sign • Any sign that flashes, zooms, twinkles or sparkles or resembles traffic signals • Chasing lights, zip lights, rotating beacons, strobe lights • Portable signs • Any vehicle with signs attached to them • Any sign placed on a fence or wall independent of the building

  20. Outline • Background • Current Sign Regulations – Chapter 31.5 • General Sign Code • Tourist Commercial Sign Code • Other Sign Code Standards • Next Steps

  21. Planned Development Signs • Option to meet General Sign Code or prepare a Master Sign Plan • Most often the PD is restricted to no pole signs and billboards • Commonly include waiver requests: • Number of signs • Height • Copy area • Setbacks

  22. Overlay / Special Districts • Some Overlay / Special Districts include additional sign standards: • West SR 50 – prohibits pole signs/electronic changeable copy • South Orange Ave. – pole signs prohibited • Conway Road – pole signs prohibited • Lake Avalon RS – prohibits pole, billboards and electronic changeable copy • Four Corners CVC – low profile signs along major roads • Horizon West – prohibits pole signs, electronic signs, billboards

  23. Outline • Background • Current Sign Regulations – Chapter 31.5 • General Sign Code • Tourist Commercial Sign Code • Other Sign Code Standards • Next Steps

  24. Next Steps • Follow-up work session on September 24 will include: • Typical variances from the Sign Regulations • Concerns voiced by the Board • Electronic Message Center / Changeable Copy • Tourist Commercial Signage • Concerns of staff • Architectural Features • Window Signs • Special Event Signs • Wall Signs on tall buildings • Overview of potential amendments to Sign Regulations

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