APPLICATION FOR FREESTANDING SIGN PERMIT

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1 a Planning Department 401 Old Honeycutt Road Fuquay-Varina, NC Phone (919) APPLICATION FOR FREESTANDING SIGN PERMIT THE PROCESS: 1. A completed Application for a Freestanding Sign Permit and all required material is submitted to the Planning Department. Incomplete applications or inaccurate information will delay processing and review. 2. Planning Department Staff will complete review of the application. Sign permit review will be performed within ten (10) business days. 3. If the application is complete and in compliance with the Land Development Ordinance (LDO), staff will issue a Freestanding Sign Permit to the applicant. 4. The permit fee is due at the time the permit issued. The sign permit(s) is valid permanently except for temporary signs or changes to an existing sign as specified in the Land Development Ordinance and/or this application. SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST: Submit one (1) Application for the Freestanding Sign. If multiple signs, this application can suffice for all signs. $ Application fee for each Freestanding Sign Permit. Attach a scale drawing of the sign(s), showing dimensions (length and height), total square footage, sign design including a detailed description of materials, colors, construction method and support for mounting the sign. Include a site plan showing the location and setbacks of the sign(s) in relation to all abutting streets, property lines and buildings. 5. A final inspection is required upon completion of all sign installations. To schedule a sign inspection, please call (919)

2 OWNER & PETITIONER INFORMATION: Name of Property Owner: Address: City: State: Zip: Signature: Name of Applicant: Address: City: State: Zip: Contact Person: Phone Number (Daytime): Mobile: SITE INFORMATION: Address/ Location of Sign: City: State: Zip: Wake County PIN: Zoning: Freestanding Sign Type: Column Sign Commercial Copy Flag Ground Sign Integrated Center Sign Monolithic Sign Monument Sign Pole Sign General Requirements: Page 2 of 11 Only one (1) permanent freestanding sign per lot or parcel is permitted in a nonresidential zoning district, except as otherwise permitted by the LDO. No sign can obstruct a driveway and/or street sight distance at an intersection or driveway access. No signs or structures can be erected, constructed, or maintained on or above any part of a roof. No sign can be located such that it obstructs or substantially interferes with any window, door, fire escape, stairway, ladder, or other opening intended to provide light, air, ingress or egress for any building or structure. No sign shall be in the median of a public driveway or right-of-way except as otherwise permitted by the LDO. All permanent freestanding signs must be constructed of the same principal material and color as the principal building or structure for which the sign is provided. All permanent freestanding signs must include landscaping around the base of the sign consistent with the landscaping on the lot where the principal building is located. Landscaping must include, but is not limited to: annual or perennial flower beds, groundcover, ornamental grass and shrubs less than 24 inches in height at maturity. Turf grass is not permitted as part of the landscaping around the sign.

3 Aggregate sign square footage for any permanent signs on a premise, lot or property shall not exceed two (2) square feet of sign surface area for each (1) linear foot of building wall on the side of the building with the main entrance for public access. Minimum aggregate footage allowed is based on 35 linear feet. External lighting directed toward a sign shall be shielded to illuminate only the surface of the sign and prevents glare directly into public rights-of-way or adjacent property. All wiring for signs and lighting shall be installed underground. Signs illuminated by flashing or intermittent light, or by lights of changing degrees or intensity is prohibited except as permitted in the LDO. Digital display is permitted conveying a message under the following conditions: The property on which the sign is located shall be limited to one (1) digital display area, whether single or double sided. The message or copy change or alteration shall operate at not less than a 90-minute cycle. Movement of any image can only occur during message change cycle, which is limited to five (5) seconds. Off-premise signage cannot use digital displays. I/we the undersigned do hereby certify that all information given above is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. Applicant Signature: Date: (Form Continues: Please fill out the section applicable to the sign type you are applying for.) TOWN USE ONLY: Page 3 of 11 Permit # Date Rec d

4 Complete this page if sign is a COLUMN SIGN A column sign is permitted in accordance with the following standards: Column sign zoning location: O&I NC CC GC RLI HI Maximum surface area: (square feet) (sign cannot exceed 48 square feet except as otherwise permitted in the LDO.) Maximum height: (feet) (sign cannot exceed 15 feet from finished grade) Setback: (feet) (minimum three (3) feet from a right-of-way and no permanent freestanding sign is permitted within 10 feet of a public right-of-way shall exceed 42 inches in height) Sign support: Center column (minimum of 25% of the width of the sign) Two (2) support columns (on each end of the sign, combined columns shall be a minimum of 25% of the width of the sign) (do not include columns in calculating width of the sign) Column height: (maximum height - eight (8) feet from finished grade to bottom of sign. Maximum Aggregate sign square footage permitted: (square feet) Aggregate sign square footage proposed: (square feet) Page 4 of 11

5 Complete this section if sign is a COMMERCIAL COPY FLAG. A commercial copy flag (only displayed with the American flag) is permitted in accordance with the following standards: Pole height: (feet) (maximum flag pole height is 30 feet). Setback: (feet) (locate a minimum of 10 feet from a property line.) Flag dimensions: (displaying commercial copy cannot exceed three (3) feet by five (5) feet) Additional sign Requirements for DC-1 & DC-2 Zoning Districts: Setback: (feet) (freestanding sign cannot be closer than 12 feet from the back of curb of adjacent public right-of-way). Page 5 of 11

6 Complete this section if sign is a GROUND SIGN Ground signs are permitted in accordance with the following standards: Page 6 of 11 Maximum surface area: (square feet) (freestanding sign cannot exceed 48 square feet) Maximum height: (feet) (freestanding sign cannot exceed 15 feet, measured from the finished grade to the top of the sign) Setback: (feet) (minimum three (3) feet from a right-of-way and no permanent freestanding sign is permitted within 10 feet of a public right-of-way shall exceed 42 inches in height) Base Height: (feet) Base width: (inches) Base depth: (feet) (ground signs must be supported by a continuous base, a minimum of 24 inches and not more than 48 inches in height, a depth equal to or greater than the sign, and a minimum of 90% of the width of the principal sign) Maximum aggregate sign square footage permitted: (square feet) Aggregate sign square footage proposed: (square feet) Additional Residential Zoning District Requirements: Proposed sign surface area: (square feet) (maximum 48 square feet of sign area is permitted) (When located on individual residential zoning lots or parcels a sign(s) shall be in a sign easement for perpetual maintenance and access, where applicable.) Proposed number of signs: (maximum of two (2) ground signs are permitted at each subdivision public right-of-way access) the total surface area of both signs shall not exceed 48 square feet Proposed total sign surface area: (square feet)

7 Additional sign Requirements for DC-1 & DC-2 Zoning Districts: Proposed setback to curb: (feet) (the freestanding sign shall not be closer than 12 feet from back of curb in a public right-of-way) The sign material shall be constructed of wood metal masonry material aluminum composite material (ACM) (painting on an approved material is permitted) Use of plastic as the surface material is prohibited. Sign colors shall conform to the Town Center Plan Color Palette, available from the Town s Planning Department. Proposed sign height: (feet) (maximum height for a ground sign in DC-1 & DC-2 is 42 inches) Proposed sign surface area: (square feet) (maximum surface area for a ground sign in DC-1 & DC-2 is 24 square feet per side) Proposed base height: (feet) (a ground sign in DC-1 & DC-2 shall sit on a continuous support base between 12 and 24 inches in height, width and depth, constructed using all or some of the same material as the principal building on the same property.) Proposed width of base: Proposed depth of base: Page 7 of 11

8 Complete this section if sign is an INTEGRATED CENTER SIGN Integrated Ground Signs are permitted in accordance with the following standards: Proposed Zoning District: O&I NC CC GC RLI HI Proposed height of sign: (feet) (maximum height for a permanent freestanding sign shall not exceed 15 feet, measured from the finished grade to the top of the sign) Proposed setback from right-of-way: (feet) (No freestanding sign shall be located within three (3) feet of a public or private right-of-way; a permanent freestanding sign within 10 feet of a public right-of-way shall not exceed 42 inches in height from finished grade to the top of the sign.) Proposed number of signs: (a maximum of one (1) identification sign shall be permitted per at each public right-of-way access) Additional Commercial Zoning District Requirements: Proposed surface area of sign: (square feet) (maximum surface area in a commercial district is 120 square feet) Additional Industrial Zoning District Requirements: Proposed surface area of sign: (square feet) (maximum surface area in an industrial district is 90 square feet) Additional Office & Institutional Zoning District Requirements: Proposed surface area of sign: (square feet) (maximum surface area in an office & institutional district is 64 square feet) Additional Requirements: Where an integrated center signage is utilized, no additional permanent freestanding signs will be permitted, whether on a single parcel or multiple parcels. Page 8 of 11

9 Complete this section if the sign is a MONOLITHIC SIGN. Monolithic Signs are permitted in accordance with the following standards: Proposed Zoning District: (a monolithic sign is prohibited in DC-1 and DC-2 Zoning Districts) Proposed sign surface area: (square feet) (the maximum surface area for a permanent freestanding sign shall not exceed 48 square feet) Proposed sign height: (feet) (maximum height for a permanent freestanding sign cannot exceed 15 feet, measured from the finished grade to the top of the sign) Proposed setback from right-of-way: (feet) (no freestanding sign can be located within three (3) feet of a public or private right-of-way. No permanent freestanding sign within 10 feet of a public right-of-way shall exceed 42 inches in height from finished grade to the top of the sign) Proposed distance from finished grade to copy/graphics area: (inches) (the copy, message logo, emblem, insignia, or graphics area displayed on a monolithic sign shall not be less than 30 inches, measured from the finished grade vertically to the bottom edge of all copy area) Maximum aggregate sign square footage permitted: (square feet) Aggregate sign square footage for proposed sign(s): (square feet) Additional Requirements for Nonresidential Monolithic Sign(s) in Residential Districts: Proposed surface area of sign: (square feet) (The maximum surface area of a permanent freestanding sign is 32 square feet) Proposed sign height: (feet) (the maximum height for a freestanding sign is 42 inches) Proposed number of signs: (only one (1) permanent freestanding sign is permitted per each full service public access onto a public right of way) Additional Requirements: The base of the monolithic sign shall be located below the finished grade. Page 9 of 11

10 Complete this section if the sign is a MONUMENT SIGN Monument signs are permitted in accordance with the following standards: Proposed Zoning District: (a monument sign is prohibited in DC-1 and DC-2 Zoning Districts) Proposed sign surface area: (square feet) (a monument sign shall have a maximum sign surface area of 24 square feet) Proposed sign height: (feet) (a monument sign shall not exceed a height of four (4) feet) Proposed sign depth: (inches) (a monument sign shall have a required depth of one (1) foot) Proposed sign base height: (inches) (monument sign(s) shall be supported by a continuous base, with a minimum height of 18 inches but less than 39 inches) Proposed sign base width: (feet) (the minimum width of the base shall be a minimum of 90% of the width of the monument sign) Proposed setback from right-of-way: (feet) (no freestanding sign shall be located within three (3) feet of a public or private right-of-way; no permanent freestanding sign within 10 feet of a public right-of-way shall exceed 42 inches in height from finished grade to the top of the sign) Additional Requirements for a Nonresidential Use Monument Sign in Residential Districts: Proposed surface area: (square feet) (maximum surface area of a permanent freestanding sign shall not exceed 32 square feet) Proposed sign height: (feet) (maximum height of a freestanding sign shall not exceed 42 inches) Number of signs: (only one (1) permanent freestanding sign is permitted per each full service public access onto a public right of way.) Page 10 of 11

11 Complete this section if sign is a POLE SIGN. Pole Signs are only permitted in DC-1 & DC-2 Zoning Districts in accordance with the following standards: Proposed Zoning District: DC-1 DC-2 Proposed height sign: (feet) (maximum height of a pole sign shall not exceed seven (7) feet) Proposed sign surface area: (square feet) (maximum surface area of a pole sign is 16 square feet per side.) Pole must be black: four (4) inches in diameter or black 4 inches square (must have a decorative cap and projecting ornate ironwork form which the sign shall hang) Maximum aggregate sign square footage for property: (square feet) Maximum sign square footage proposed: (square feet) Page 11 of 11