1. (A)
   Applicability. In all zoning districts, every use of a building, structure, or piece of land hereafter erected, modified, enlarged, or increased in capacity shall comply with the dimensional requirements as set forth in this section.
2. (B)
   Nonconforming Situations and Variances. There shall be no variations from the dimensional requirements of this section except in nonconforming situations Section B.5 or where the Board of Adjustment may waive the dimensional requirements, Article VI of this Ordinance.
3. (C)
   Dimensional Requirements. The dimensional requirements which specify minimum lot area, minimum lot width, minimum setbacks, maximum impervious surface cover, maximum height, and minimum contiguous area, where applicable, are set forth in Table B.3.1, Table B.3.2, Table B.3.3, and Table B.3.4. Dimensional and other requirements of zoning districts are set forth in Section B.2-1.

( C-UDO-83 , § 25, 6-28-21)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

The following supplementary dimensional regulations shall apply to all buildings and structures not subject to the general dimensional requirements of Section B.3-1.1.

1. (A)
   Structures Permitted Above Height Limits. Except as otherwise prohibited by the AO District, Section B.2-1.6(C), the height limitations of Section B.3-1.1 shall not apply to the following structures.

   1. (1)
      Buildings used in support of agricultural operations;
   2. (2)
      Chimneys, unoccupiable steeples, spires, flagpoles, cupolas, roofventing pipes, and freestanding rooftop mechanical equipment (including unenclosed screening);
   3. (3)
      Transmission towers;
   4. (4)
      Water towers, observation towers, silos, and power transmission towers;
   5. (5)
      Mixing plants, and screening or loading towers for sand or rock; and,
   6. (6)
      Derricks and conveyors.
2. (B)
   Structures Which may Encroach into Required Yards. The following structures may encroach into required yards as follows:

   1. (1)
      Open Porch. An open porch may project into a required front or rear yard not more than ten (10) feet, provided that such projection does not reduce the remaining open portion of the yard to a depth of less than fifteen (15) feet.
   2. (2)
      Above Grade Decks. Unenclosed above grade decks at the main living level of a single family residence may encroach into a required side yard, but may not extend closer than seven (7) feet to the property line and ten (10) feet to the nearest building.
   3. (3)
      Bay Window. A bay window may project into any required front or rear yard not more than three (3) feet.
   4. (4)
      Architectural Features. Architectural features, such as sills, belt courses, and cornices, may project into any required yard not more than one foot.
   5. (5)
      Roof, Eave, Chimney, or Awning. A roof, eave, chimney, or awning may project into any required yard not more than three (3) feet.
   6. (6)
      Canopy. Canopies, either attached or detached, used in conjunction with retail uses in business, office, or industrial districts, may project into a required front or side streetyard, provided that such projection does not reduce the remaining open portion of such yard to a depth of less than ten (10) feet.
   7. (7)
      Open Stairs. Open stairs to a second story of a residence may project into any required side or rear yard but shall not encroach into the required front yard.
   8. (8)
      Satellite Dishes. Satellite dishes greater than two (2) feet in height shall meet the requirements of accessory structures in required yards in Section B.3-1.2(F).
3. (C)
   Improvements Permitted in Required Yards. The following improvements are permitted in required yards provided there is no interference with any recorded sight easement.

   1. (1)
      Landscape Features. Landscape features, including, but not limited to, ornamental pools, planting boxes, sculpture, birdbaths, open terraces, walkways, walls, or fences; and,
   2. (2)
      Other Improvements. Other constructed improvements specifically exempted in the definition of Structure, including, but not limited to, gate houses or bus shelters, mailboxes, pump houses or wells, shelter for pets, playhouses, outdoorfireplaces, flagpoles, underground fallout shelters not extending more than four (4) feet above grade, and wharves unless otherwise regulated under Section B.3-11.2. Air conditioning compressors are exempted, subject to the provisions of Section B.3-11.2.
4. (D)
   Setbacks for Taller Structures in GO, CPO, GB, GI and MX Districts

   1. (1)
      Purpose. The purpose of setback standards for taller structures in these districts is to give flexibility to nonresidential development while preventing structures significantly taller than single family dwellings from being constructed in close proximity to such homes; thereby maintaining the privacy and outdoor enjoyment typically provided in single family districts and neighborhoods.
   2. (2)
      Setback and Measurement. The height of any building may be increased above the normal maximum by one foot for each foot of additional setback beyond the minimum setback required if adjacent to property zoned RS, RM (except RM-U), or H. If adjacent to other zoning districts, there is no height limit. Please refer to appropriate subsections in Section B.2-1.
   3. (3)
      Exceptions. Buildings above the normal height maximums are not allowed in the following situations:

      1. (a)
         Where the proposed development is for single family detached, duplex, or twin home uses; or,
      2. (b)
         Where the proposed development involves redevelopment or change of use of an existing site and does not increase the height or reduce the setback of the existing primary structure closest to the single family use or district.
5. (E)
   Setbacks for Taller Structures in the C District

   1. (1)
      Purpose. The purpose of special setbacks for taller structures in the C District is to give flexibility in designing and developing structures for these districts while at the same time protecting residential development adjacent to the C District from the impacts on privacy and outdoor enjoyment that structures built above the standard height limits might have.
   2. (2)
      Exception From Height Limits. Existing buildings or buildings under construction on or before April 15, 1991 shall be exempt from the height requirement.
   3. (3)
      Setback and Measurement. No new building, or an addition to an existing building which is exempt from the height requirement, shall exceed the normal maximum height of sixty (60) feet allowed in the C District unless the building is set back at least forty (40) feet from any property zoned RS, RM (except RM-U), or H. For each foot of setback from property zoned RS, RM (except RM-U), or H beyond forty (40) feet, the maximum permitted height of a building may be increased by one foot. If the building is set back at least one hundred twenty (120) feet from all property zoned RS, RM (except RM-U), or H, or is adjacent to other zoning districts, there is no height limit. Please refer to Section B.2-1.5(B).
6. (F)
   Accessory Structures Permitted in Required Yards

   1. (1)
      Interior Lots. An accessory structure seventeen (17) feet or less in height and structurally detached from the principal structure on the zoning lot may be erected on any interior lot in either the required side or rear yards, if no part of said structure is less than seventy-five (75) feet from the front lot line nor less than three (3) feet from a side or rear lot line.
   2. (2)
      Corner Lot. An accessory structure less than seventeen (17) feet in height and structurally detached from the principal structure on the zoning lot may be erected on a corner lot, provided that:

      1. (a)
         Said structure shall be erected in the required side yard not abutting the street, and no part of said structure is less than seventy-five (75) feet from the front line nor less than three (3) feet from a side or rear lot line; or,
      2. (b)
         Said structure shall be erected in the required rear yard and shall not project beyond, or nearer to, the street than the front setback line of the district, as extended, of the adjacent lot whose front yard abuts the corner lot in question.
   3. (3)
      Height. For purposes of this section, the height shall be measured from the average grade of the midpoint of the front wall to the ridge of the roof of the accessory building.
7. (G)
   Size Limits for Accessory Structures

   1. (1)
      Maximum Area. Accessory structure may not exceed five percent (5%) of the actual size of the zoning lot with the exception of manufactured housing developments. Manufactured housing developments shall be allowed a maximum of one hundred and twenty (120) feet per manufactured home lot. However, an accessory structure up to five hundred seventy-six (576) square feet square feet in area shall be permitted in all districts with the exception of manufactured housing developments.
   2. (2)
      Board of Adjustment. Requests for structures containing greater area than prescribed in Section 3-1.2(G)(1) may be considered under the special use permit process through the Board of Adjustment.
   3. (3)
      Required Yard. Accessory structures may not occupy more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of the required yard.
8. (H)
   Accessory Structures Prohibited in Required Yards. An accessory structure any part of which is within three (3) feet of the principal building or which is more than seventeen (17) feet in height shall comply with all the zoning regulations applicable to the principal building.
9. (I)
   Special Yard Requirements for Older Neighborhoods. Alternative dimensional requirements are available for neighborhoods which were originally platted or developed prior to March 3, 1948, and where at least fifty percent (50%) of the other lots on the block in question are developed. See Section B.3-8.
10. (J)
    Special Yard Requirements Where Nonresidential Districts Adjoin Residential Districts. Where a lot in a nonresidential district other than the NB or NO Districts shares a common boundary line with a lot in a residential district (except RM-U), YR, AG, or H District with no intervening street or highway, the lot in the nonresidential district shall have a required setback along the shared boundary line of not less than forty (40) feet or shall have the required setback for the nonresidential district, whichever is greater.

11. (K)
    Building Spacing Requirements for Multifamily, Townhouse, or Twin Home Residential Buildings. If a zoning lot is developed for multifamily, townhouse or twin home residential buildings, the following method shall be used to determine the minimum spacing of buildings. The spacing of buildings shall be shown on a site plan prepared according to the provisions of Section B.7.

    1. (1)
       Calculation of Triangle. For yards exclusive of those on the project perimeter, each wall of every dwelling shall have a minimum yard space in the shape of an imaginary isosceles triangle. The base of said triangle shall be a line connecting the extreme ends of the wall of the building and whose altitude shall be the length of the base line multiplied by a factor related to the height of the dwelling as provided in Table B.3.5 and illustrated in the accompanying figure. There shall be a minimum distance of fifteen (15) feet between any walls of one-story buildings and twenty (20) feet between two-story buildings. Any wall over ten (10) feet long shall be treated as a separate wall.

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   2. (2)
      Overlapping Triangles Prohibited. The yard spaces thus established by the isosceles triangles shall not overlap the yard space for any other wall of the same or any other dwelling.
   3. (3)
      Other Spacing Requirements. Building spacing for twin home and three (3) and four (4) unit multifamily and townhouse residential buildings may be reduced to a minimum of twenty (20) feet.

Building Spacing Requirements

Building Spacing Requirements

Building Spacing Requirements

Building Spacing Requirements

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   4. (4)
      Alternative Compliance. A developer may propose spacing for buildings that varies from the strict application of the provisions of the section in order to accommodate the unique character of the site or to utilize innovative design. Application for alternative compliance shall include a site plan following the requirements of Section B.7 and any additional architectural plans, elevations, or perspective drawings to illustrate the proposed building design and/or placement alternative. Alternative compliance shall be approved by the Planning Board only upon a finding that the building architecture and site plan fulfills the following criteria as well or better than would strict conformance with the requirements of this Ordinance:

      1. (a)
         The project provides adequate air and light to the development and surrounding properties.
      2. (b)
         Through the use of a variety of fenestration patterns, building facade offsets, roof line treatments, and other architectural features, the perceived bulk, scale, and length and width of the building is congruous with surrounding buildings.
      3. (c)
         The development provides for orderly and easy movement of traffic and pedestrians.
      4. (d)
         The project will not be injurious to property or improvements in the affected area.
      5. (e)
         The project is in accordance with all development criteria established by the Elected Bodies' adopted plans and policies including Legacy; and Clemmons Community Compassi;, area plans, and development guides.

12. (L)
    Double Frontage Lots. Double frontage lots shall provide a front yard abutting each fronting street, in the depth as required in the applicable district.
13. (M)
    Double Counting of Yard, Lot Area, Loading Area or Parking Area. No space which has been counted as part of a yard, lot area, parking area or loading area required under this Ordinance for one building or use shall be counted to satisfy or comply with a yard, lot area, loading area or parking area requirements for any other building or use, except where shared parking is permitted in Section B.3-3.5(B). The minimum required yards, lot area, parking area or loading area for any building or use existing or under construction at the time of the passage of this Ordinance shall not be encroached upon or counted to satisfy such requirements for any other building or use, except as permitted in Section B.3-3.5(B).
14. (N)
    Width of Private Access Easements and Private Streets. An access easement, or private street, connecting a public street or highway to principal uses which depend upon such easement for access, shall be not less than twenty-five (25) feet in width and shall be recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds. In lieu of the twenty-five (25) foot access easement for two-way access, nonresidential developments thar are approved through a special use zoning process or Planning Board review process may elect to provide separate one-way ingress and egress access easements each not less than twenty (20) feet in width. Any use abutting such easement shall be located on a zoning lot and shall comply with all dimensional requirements of the applicable district. No zoning permit shall be issued for a principal use not abutting upon a public street or a private street which complies with this provision. This width requirement does not apply to any driveway located on a zoning lot or to any alley.
15. (O)
    Utility Easements. No part of any building shall be constructed within the boundaries of a utility easement unless specifically granted and authorized by the grantor of such easement in a written and properly recorded easement.
16. (P)
    Minimum Lot Size

    1. (1)
       RS and RM Zoning Districts. In all RS and RM zoning districts, the minimum area of a zoning lot to be used for a single family dwelling where public or community water supply and sewage disposal systems are not available for connection shall be as determined by the Public Health Department, but in no case shall the area of such lot be less than the greater of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or the minimum lot size required in the zoning district.
    2. (2)
       MH Zoning District. In the MH zoning district, the minimum area of a zoning lot to be used for a manufactured home park where public or community water supply and sewage disposal systems are not available for connection shall be as determined by the Public Health Department, but in no case shall the area of such lot be less than four (4) acres. The minimum area of a zoning lot to be used for a single family dwelling where public or community water supply and sewage disposal facilities are not available and used shall be determined by the Public Health Department, but in no case shall the area of such lot be less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.
17. (Q)
    Flag Lots

    1. (1)
       Driveway Access. Twenty-five (25) feet of the width of the "pole" or driveway access to the flag lot may not be used in the calculation of the lot area of the flag lot;
    2. (2)
       Lot Area and Yard Calculation. The pole may not be used for either lot area or yard calculation of any other lot; and,
    3. (3)
       Multiple Flag Lots. If more than one flag lot is proposed to the rear of another lot or stacked off the street, a special use permit from the Board of Adjustment is required.
18. (R)
    Lot Area in Right-of-Way. No land area of the lot which lies within the public street right-of-way may be used for the purposes of lot area or any other lot dimensional requirements.

(C-UDO-61, § 1, 8-8-11; UDO-78 , § 1, 5-14-18; C-UDO-83 , § 26, 6-28-21)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. (A)
   General Findings, purpose, intent, and applicability

   1. (1)
      Purpose. The purpose of this article is to:

      1. (a)
         Encourage the effective and appropriate use of signs as a means of communication in the Village; and
      2. (b)
         Ensure that the design, construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of signs will not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular safety or otherwise endanger public safety; and
      3. (c)
         Allow for adequately legible sign copy and overall sign visibility; and
      4. (d)
         Provide reasonable business identification, advertising, and communication; and
      5. (e)
         Provide a means of wayfinding for visitors and residents; and
      6. (f)
         Control signs of such excessive size and number that they obscure one another to the detriment of the economic and social well-being of the Village of Clemmons and its residents, property owners, and visitors; and
      7. (g)
         Provide regulations that allow reasonable consideration of the visual environment and minimize possible aesthetic effects on surrounding property; and
      8. (h)
         Minimize the possible adverse effects of signs on nearby public and private property; and
      9. (i)
         Enable the fair and consistent enforcement of this article; and
      10. (j)
          Provide equal opportunities for commercial and non-commercial speech.
   2. (2)
      Intent. The standards of this section shall apply to all signs in all zoning districts, unless otherwise noted, for the following purposes:

      1. (a)
         To ensure that signage is designed and placed to complement the character of the Village; and
      2. (b)
         It is the intent of this section to authorize the use of signs with regard to size, layout, style, typography, legibility, and arrangements compatible with their surroundings, appropriate to the identity of individual properties, occupants, and/or the community; and as appropriate to traffic safety; and
      3. (c)
         To protect existing development and promote high standards of quality in new development by requiring appropriately designed, placed, and sized signage; and
      4. (d)
         To enhance the aesthetics of the built environment by reducing sign clutter; and
      5. (e)
         To promote traffic safety by reducing the distractions caused by signs, including those that move, flash, or mimic government traffic control signs.
   3. (3)
      Applicability.

      1. (a)
         Except for the sign types exempted from these standards identified in Section B.3-2.1(B)(1)(C) Exempt Signs, all signs shall be constructed, erected, affixed, placed, posted, painted, repainted, hung, or otherwise established only in accordance with the standards in this section.
      2. (b)
         Signs, in the districts where they are permitted, shall hereafter be erected or placed only in compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance, provided that any sign permitted by this Ordinance, regardless of location, orientation, sign structure, or subject matter, may display non-commercial messages.
      3. (c)
         Except where expressly exempted in this Section, all signs must be located on the same lot as the permitted use and be clearly incidental, customary, and commonly associated with the operation of the permitted use.
      4. (d)
         Official signs installed by units of local government having jurisdiction within the Village of Clemmons, agencies of Forsyth County, the State of North Carolina, and federal government agencies are exempt from the regulations established by this Ordinance, provided that such signs fully conform to all safety provisions established by this Ordinance.
2. (B)
   General Requirements

   1. (1)
      Process

      1. (a)
         Permit Required.

         1. (1)
            Sign Permit. Except as otherwise provided in this article, a sign permit shall be secured from the Planning and Community Development Director or his or her designee before the construction, reconstruction, erection, enlargement, relocation, structural alteration, replace any sign or sign face. A building permit may be required.

            1. a.
               Development projects containing more than three (3) principal uses or establishments signs require a sign permit and a Comprehensive Sign Plan as outlined in Section B.3-2.1(B)(5)(a).
      2. (b)
         Administration.

         1. (1)
            Any person proposing to erect any sign requiring a sign permit must submit a sign permit application to the Planning and Community Development Director or his or her designee. Applications for such permits must be accompanied by detailed plans, including scaled drawings of the proposed sign, a detailed site plan, and other information deemed necessary by the Planning and Community Development Director or his or her designee to determine compliance with applicable regulations.
         2. (2)
            Sign permit fees must be paid prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
         3. (3)
            If the work associated with a sign permit has not commenced within one (1) year of the permit issuance date, such permit will lapse and become null and void.
      3. (c)
         Exempt Signs. The following signs are exempt from the requirements of this section (additional inspections and permits may be required):

         1. (1)
            Signs bearing only property identification numbers and names, post office box numbers, names of occupants of the premises on which the signs are located, or other identification of premises not of a commercial nature, provided the signs are not illuminated and do not exceed two (2) signs per zoning lot and two (2) square feet in area per display surface.
         2. (2)
            Flags or insignias for existing governments when not displayed in connection with a commercial promotion.
         3. (3)
            Legal notices, identification and informational signs, and traffic directional or regulatory signs erected by or on behalf of a governmental body.
         4. (4)
            A sign located within the interior of a building, court, lobby, athletic field, stadium, or other structure which is not intended to be seen from the exterior of the building or structure.
         5. (5)
            Memorial signs, plaques, tablets, or cornerstones/cornices (with inscriptions of dedication date and building names).
         6. (6)
            Signs stating that a business is open and/or closed provided that there is no more than one such sign per business establishment, any illumination is steady (does not blink or flash), and the sign does not exceed three (3) square feet in a display area.
         7. (7)
            Hand-carried signs containing no commercial subject matter.
         8. (8)
            A sign affixed to a vehicle or trailer used on a regular basis for the normal transport of goods or persons.
         9. (9)
            A sign not legible from a public walkway, trail, or public or private street.
         10. (10)
             Non-commercial signs not covered by other exemptions listed in this section, provided such signs are located on private property and are non-illuminated.
         11. (11)
             Ghost signs or restored ghost signs.
         12. (12)
             Murals subject to the following:

             1. a.
                Murals are considered a form of public art and do not require a sign permit.
             2. b.
                Murals must not contain logos, slogans, trademarks, or advertising messages.
             3. c.
                Murals shall not cover up or interrupt architectural elements of a building.
         13. (13)
             Fence wrap signs when affixed to perimeter fencing at validly permitted construction sites. Such signs must be removed at the time a Certificate of Occupancy is issued for the final portion of any construction at that site or 24 months from the time the fence wrap was installed, whichever is shorter. No fence wrap affixed pursuant to this exemption may display any advertising other than advertising sponsored by a person directly involved in the construction project and for which monetary compensation for the advertisement is not paid or required.
      4. (d)
         Prohibited Signs. The following signs are prohibited except where they are exempt from regulation in B.3-2.1(B)(1)(c) Exempt Signs:

         1. (1)
            Signs are prohibited in all Districts unless:

            1. a.
               Constructed pursuant to a valid sign and electrical or building permit if required; and
            2. b.
               Authorized under the Sign Regulations section of this Ordinance.
         2. (2)
            Off-premise signs. Off-premises signs, including but not limited to both digital and static billboards or other large outdoor advertising structures, are prohibited both on-premise and off-premise.
         3. (3)
            Temporary signs. Temporary signs are prohibited except as specifically permitted in this Ordinance.
         4. (4)
            Hand-carried Commercial Signs. A sign held by or attached to a human for the purposes of advertising or otherwise drawing attention to a business, commodity, service, or product. This may include a person dressed in costume to advertise or draw attention to an individual, business, commodity, service, or product.
         5. (5)
            Abandoned signs. See Section 3-2.1(A)(7)(d) Discontinuation of sign use/ Abandoned Signs.
         6. (6)
            Air-Activated/Wind signs. Devices consisting of banners, streamers, pennants, streamers, wind-blown propellers, strung light bulbs, feather flags, spinners, or similar installations (see figure B.3-2.1 A of this section) except as specifically permitted in this Ordinance.

Figure B.3-2.1 A

Figure B.3-2.1 A

Figure B.3-2.1 A

Figure B.3-2.1 A

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   1.  
      1.  
         7. (7)
            Inflatable signs. Inflatable signs, inflatable devices, and signs that are designed to appear as inflatable signs (e.g., plastic balloons) see figure B.3-2.1 B of this section.

Figure B. 3-2.1 B

Figure B. 3-2.1 B

Figure B. 3-2.1 B

Figure B. 3-2.1 B

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   1.  
      1.  
         8. (8)
            Nuisance. Signs that are located in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance as defined by Section 92.01 of the Village of Clemmons Code of Ordinances.
         9. (9)
            Prohibited Design Elements. The following elements or other advertising structures shall not be incorporated as an element of any sign or sign structure, whether temporary or permanent:

            1. a.
               Searchlights, strobe lights, rotating beacon lights, and flashing lights that are visible from the public right-of-way, except as otherwise expressly allowed by this chapter or required by law.
            2. b.
               Signs which emit smoke, bubbles or foam, visible vapors, particles, sound, or odor.
         10. (10)
             Obstructions. Signs that prevent free ingress or egress from any door, window, fire escape, or required exit, or prevent free access from one part of a roof to another.
         11. (11)
             Roof signs. A sign erected, constructed, painted, or placed upon or over a roof or parapet wall of a building and which is wholly or partly supported by the building or roof structure.
         12. (12)
             Portable signs. Any sign or advertising device that is not permanently embedded in the ground or affixed to a building or other structure, including any sign that rests upon the ground, frame, trailer, vehicle, building, or other structure or item, except as specifically permitted in this Ordinance.
         13. (13)
             Pole/Pylon signs. Any freestanding sign that is mounted on one or more poles or other support so that the bottom edge of the sign face is not in direct contact with a solid base or the ground.
         14. (14)
             Cabinet/Box signs when used as wall signs. When used as a wall sign, a sign mounted on a cabinet or box that houses the lighting source and equipment.
         15. (15)
             Pavement marking. Pavement markings for purposes other than traffic control, except as specifically permitted in this Ordinance.
         16. (16)
             Wraparound or other continuous wall signs. Wraparound signs or other continuous wall signs that extend around a building corner or radii, except as specifically permitted in this Ordinance.
         17. (17)
             V-shaped signs. A Sign structure that consists of multiple sign facings placed at angles to each other, oriented in different directions.
         18. (18)
             Public rights-of-way. Signs located in or that project into the rights-of-way of a public street unless the Village Council and, if applicable, the North Carolina Department of Transportation have granted permission or as required by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for authorized work in the rights-of-way.
         19. (19)
             Snipe signs. Sign placed on trees, fences, light posts, utility poles, parking meters, bridges, overpasses, or other signs.
         20. (20)
             Digital changeable copy or image. Digital changeable copy or image(s) that scrolls, blinks, or flashes, including, but not limited to, LCD, LED, and any similar technology, except as used to provide public services information such as time, date, temperature, weather or similar information, unless as specifically permitted in this ordinance.
         21. (21)
             Vehicle signs.

             1. a.
                Signs attached to or painted on an inoperable or unregistered vehicle (motorized or non-motorized) located in view of the rights-of-way.
             2. b.
                Signs attached to or painted on a licensed motor vehicle if the sign, except as specifically permitted in this Ordinance:

                1. i.
                   directs attention to a business, service, commodity, or activity offered or sold on the premises; and
                2. ii.
                   if the vehicle is parked closer to the street than the nearest building wall (this does not apply to vehicles parked for the purpose of immediate loading and unloading).
         22. (22)
             Traffic safety precautions. If required, all traffic safety precaution signs shall meet the most recent edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, including the North Carolina Supplement. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Unified Development Ordinance, the following restrictions shall apply to signs in order to preserve the safety of pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular movement:

             1. a.
                No sign may make use of the words "STOP," "SLOW," "CAUTION," "DANGER," or any other word, phrase, symbol, or character in such manner as is reasonably likely to be confused with traffic directional and regulatory signs.
             2. b.
                No sign may be erected so that by its location, color, nature, or message, may be likely to be confused with or obstruct the view of traffic signals or other signs or may be confused as warning lights of an emergency or public safety vehicle.
   2. (2)
      Permitted Signs

      1. (a)
         Permitted in All Zoning Districts. The following signs are authorized in every zoning district (no sign permit required):

         1. (1)
            Government Signs.

            1. a.
               Although these regulations do not apply to signs erected, maintained, or posted by the State, federal, or this government, these regulations clarify that Government signs are allowed in every zoning district and include the signs described and regulated in B.3-2.1(A)(3)(d), Applicability.
            2. b.
               Such signs may be posted by various local, state, and federal agencies, such as regulatory, welcome, and traffic control signs.
         2. (2)
            Addressing. Each landowner shall mark their property using numerals that identify the address of the property so that public safety departments can easily identify the address from the public street. Addressing shall follow the most recently adopted Addressing and Street Naming Guidelines and Procedures Manual and the most recently adopted North Carolina State Building Code.
         3. (3)
            Federal, State, or Local Required Signs. Where a federal, state, or local law requires a landowner to post a sign on the landowner's property to warn of a danger or to prohibit access to the property either generally or specifically, the landowner must comply with the federal, state, or local law to exercise that authority by posting a sign on the property. If the federal, state, or local regulations describes the form and dimensions of the sign, the landowner must comply with those requirements; otherwise, when not defined, the sign shall be located in a place on the property to provide access to the notice that is required to be made.
         4. (4)
            Entrance and Exit Signs. One entrance and one exit sign containing a maximum of six (6) square feet each and a maximum height of three (3) feet shall be permitted per driveway. Entrance and exit signs shall contain no commercial content other than a symbol, name, or logo of the establishment it serves.
         5. (5)
            Historical Markers. Historical markers shall be erected or placed by a bona fide historical association and shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area.
      2. (b)
         Temporary Signs. The provisions of this section shall apply to the placement and display of temporary signage within the Village's jurisdiction. Any temporary sign that does not comply with the provisions of this Section is prohibited. Any permanently displayed sign shall comply with the provisions of Section B.3-2.1.

         1. (1)
            Common Standards. All temporary signs shall comply with the following common standards:

            1. a.
               Temporary signs shall be located on private property unless expressly permitted by this ordinance to be posted on public property.
            2. b.
               All temporary signs shall be constructed of materials and printed with inks capable of withstanding normal weather conditions.
            3. c.
               All temporary signs shall be anchored, attached, or otherwise affixed to a structure or supported so that the sign cannot be easily dislodged by strong winds or heavy rains.
            4. d.
               Temporary signs shall not be affixed to a permanent sign or its supporting structure, including both building-mounted and freestanding permanent signs.
            5. e.
               Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.
            6. f.
               Where temporary signs are limited in the duration of their display and limited in the total number of displays per calendar year, any required period of separation between such displays shall carry through to the following calendar year and shall be observed prior to initiating the first allowed display during the new calendar year.
         2. (2)
            Temporary signs not requiring a permit. The following temporary signs are permitted without a zoning permit in all zoning districts but shall be in conformance with all other requirements of this ordinance.

            1. a.
               Incidental signs affixed to a building wall or similar permanent structure not legible or easily noticeable from adjacent properties, public property, or a public right-of-way.
            2. b.
               Temporary signs affixed to the interior of windows may be displayed subject to the following provisions:

               1. i.
                  Temporary window signs exclude any sign which is permanently affixed to a window by means of chemical adhesion, painting, etching or similar means.
               2. ii.
                  Temporary window signs may not cover, in aggregate, more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the glazed area of the window to which they are affixed.
               3. iii.
                  Temporary window signage shall not be affixed to the exterior of a window.
         3. (3)
            Freestanding temporary signs not requiring a permit. Freestanding temporary signs permitted shall comply with the following standards:

            1. a.
               General Provisions. The following standards shall apply to all Freestanding Temporary Signs:

               1. i.
                  Signs shall not be affixed to poles, posts, stakes or other supporting structures that are permanently installed or anchored into the ground through the use of concrete foundations or similar anchoring techniques.
               2. ii.
                  Signs other than Type 3 Freestanding Temporary signs shall be set back from the edge of the right-of-way by a minimum of five (5) feet.
               3. iii.
                  No more than one (1) Freestanding Temporary Sign may be displayed on a parcel or group of adjacent parcels under common ownership or tenancy at any given time, regardless of type, unless otherwise expressly permitted.
            2. b.
               Type 1 Freestanding Temporary Signs. Signs in this category consist of small, temporary yard signs typically associated with (but not limited to) real estate advertisements, political campaigns, and meeting announcements. Unless otherwise regulated by specific regulations of this section, Type 1 signs associated with events may be displayed no sooner than two (2) weeks prior to the event and no longer than twenty-four (24) hours after the event ends. Such signs are also subject to N.C. Gen. Stat. section 136-32.
            3. c.
               Type 2 Freestanding Temporary Signs. Signs in this category are large temporary signs typically associated with the advertisement of large tracts of land for sale, construction and development activity, or commercial or industrial buildings for sale or lease. Unless otherwise specified, Type 2 signs shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area and five (5) feet in height. Type 2 signs may be displayed for a maximum of twenty-four (24) consecutive months.
            4. d.
               Type 3 Freestanding Temporary Signs. The category of signs defined as Type 3 Freestanding Temporary signs shall include only those signs constructed in a manner commonly referred to as an "A-frame" or "sandwich board" sign. The faces of the sign shall be connected at the top by hinges or similar mechanisms, and the sign shall be self-supporting when placed in its display position. Only one Type 3 sign shall be allowed during business hours per customer entrance.
         4. (4)
            Wall-mounted temporary signs. Temporary signs mounted to building walls may be displayed subject to the issuance of a zoning permit and the following provisions:

            1. a.
               Wall-mounted temporary signs are only permitted on buildings housing a use within the residential, agricultural, retail and wholesale trade, business and personal services, recreational, institutional and public, manufacturing and mining, transportation and utilities use group categories.
            2. b.
               One (1) temporary wall sign may be displayed per building occupied by a single tenant. Buildings designed for occupancy by multiple tenants where each tenant has a separate entrance may display one (1) temporary wall sign per tenant space. Buildings occupied by multiple tenants that share a common entrance may not display more than one (1) temporary wall sign at any given time.
            3. c.
               Temporary wall signs shall be mounted flush against the building wall and secured by fasteners or other anchors at each corner.
            4. d.
               Temporary wall signs may be displayed for a maximum of fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days, a maximum of six (6) times per calendar year.
   3. (3)
      Permanent Signs Requiring a Permit.

      1. (a)
         Signs Exceptions. The following signs are not counted as signs to determine the number of signs or amount of signage on a lot.

         1. (1)
            Drive-through, drive-up, or restaurant menu signs: Drive-through, drive-up, or restaurant menu signs are permitted in conjunction with drive-through or drive-up uses in accordance with the following regulations.

            1. a.
               Location. Drive-through, drive-up, or restaurant menu signs must be located within ten (10) feet of a drive-through or drive-up lane.
            2. b.
               Number and Dimensions. One primary drive-through sign not to exceed thirty-six (36) square feet in area or eight (8) feet in height is allowed per order station up to a maximum of two (2) primary drive-through signs per lot. One secondary drive-through sign not to exceed fifteen (15) square feet in area or six (6) feet in height is allowed per lot.
            3. c.
               Residential Separation. Drive-through, drive-up, or restaurant menu signs must be set back at least fifty (50) feet from Residential Zoning Districts.
            4. d.
               Visibility. Drive-through, drive-up, or restaurant menu signs must be oriented to be visible to motorists in allowed drive-through lanes (see figure B.3-2-1 C of this section).

Figure B.3-2.1 C

Figure B.3-2.1 C

Figure B.3-2.1 C

Figure B.3-2.1 C

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      2. (b)
         Signs Permitted in Any District. The following signs or uses of signs which meet the additional provisions of this Section are permitted in any zoning district.

         1. (1)
            Application of Table of Permitted Districts for Signs. The following signs shall be permitted in the zoning districts as indicated in Table B.3-2.1(B)(3) and shall comply with all regulations of the applicable district unless otherwise regulated by specific regulations of this section.
         2. (2)
            Additional regulations specific to sign type. The following regulations are specific to specific sign types unless otherwise regulated by specific regulation of the ordinance:

            1. a.
               Ground sign.

               1. i.
                  Individual lots with two (2) or more tenants shall utilize multi-tenant signs. An additional four (4) square feet may be added per additional tenant up to a maximum of 64 square feet.
            2. b.
               Shingle sign.

               1. i.
                  A shingle sign must be located at least twenty-five (25) feet from any other shingle sign or projecting sign. Shingle signs must be located within five (5) feet of an accessible building entrance and must be below the window sills of the 2nd story on a multi-story building or below the roof line on a one-story building. The sign's hanging bracket must be an integral part of the architectural design of the structure.
            3. c.
               Awning and Canopy signs.

               1. i.
                  No background illumination is permitted.
               2. ii.
                  Printed information, limited to the name, street number, address, and/or logo of the establishment(s) occupying the building to which the awning is attached, may be printed on the outside surface area of the awning.
               3. iii.
                  The copy area shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the surface area of the awning, or canopy.
               4. iv.
                  The maximum projection beyond the building support is eight (8) feet and shall not project beyond any walkway adjacent to the building. One canopy, awning, or projecting sign is permitted for each tenant.
            4. d.
               Projecting sign.

               1. i.
                  Location. A building shall not be permitted to have the top of a projecting sign located higher than the third story or forty-two (42) feet above the sidewalk or finished grade where there is no sidewalk. 
               2. ii.
                  Cinema or theater. Marquees may extend no project no greater than ten (10) feet from the building and must be located at least ten (10) feet above the sidewalk or finished grade where there is no sidewalk.

                  1. 1.
                     A changeable copy marquee may apply to either a ground or projecting sign with a fifty percent (50%) addition to the maximum size permitted in the district.
               3. iii.
                  Only one canopy, awning, or projecting sign is permitted for each tenant.
            5. e.
               Wall sign.

               1. i.
                  No portion of a wall or projecting sign may extend above the roof line or above a parapet wall of a building with a flat roof. No portion may extend above the lower eave line of a building with a pitched roof. The sign must not cover windows or architectural details.
               2. ii.
                  In no case shall the wall sign extend horizontally beyond the main wall of a building more than twelve (12) inches.
            6. f.
               Crown sign.

               1. i.
                  Crown signs are only permitted to be placed on buildings that are at least fifty-five (55) feet tall and four (4) or more stories in height. Crown signs must not be placed below the start of the highest floor or extend above the roof line and must not cover windows or architectural details.
            7. g.
               Window sign.

               1. i.
                  Window area is counted as a continuous surface until divided by an architectural or structural element, such as a door casing or façade treatment.
               2. ii.
                  Mullions are not considered an element that divides window area.
               3. iii.
                  Window signs are permitted on the ground floor only.
               4. iv.
                  The total window sign area, whether temporary or permanent, is limited to no more than twenty-five (25%) percent of the surface of each window area, including transparent areas of doors and entryways of the first floor of a building.
            8. h.
               All sign types.

               1. i.
                  No signage is permitted on either rooftop penthouses or enclosed screening of rooftop mechanical equipment.
      3. (c)
         Permitted signs in Residential Districts (YR, RS, RM, MH)

         1. (3)
            Sign Regulations: Residential Use District Standards.

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      4. (d)
         Permitted signs in Commercial Use Districts (NO, LO, GO, NB, PB, LB, NBS, HB, GB)

         1. (1)
            Sign Regulations: Commercial Use District Standards.

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      5. (e)
         Permitted signs in Industrial and Institutional Use Districts (LI, GI, IP)

         1. (2)
            Sign Regulations: Industrial & Institutional Use District Standards.

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      6. (f)
         Content.

         1. I.
            Subject matter related to premises. The subject matter of any sign must be related to the premises on which the sign is located, except where specifically exempted by the Unified Development Ordinance.

         2. II.
            Non-commercial message. Whenever the ordinance permits a commercial sign, a non-commercial message may be substituted for the commercial message. The right to substitute the non-commercial message does not waive any other requirement imposed by this Unified Development Ordinance as to the number, size, type, construction, location, lighting, safety, or other regulated attribute.
      7. (g)
         Design.

         1. i.
            Sign Design.

            1. 1.
               Material, style, and color. Sign material, style, and color shall complement the building façade in terms of design, scale, color, and materials.
            2. 2.
               Ground signs. Colors for freestanding ground signs and wall signs shall be limited to three (3) colors, including the background color. The exterior finish color and materials of the sign and sign cabinet shall complement the colors and materials of the building that the advertised business occupies. This shall not apply to federally registered trademarks. While not a requirement, it is recommended that signs have a darker background with lighter colors to improve visibility, especially at night.
            3. 3.
               Ground Sign Design. Freestanding ground-mounted signs shall be monument style, with the base of the sign being no more than twelve (12) inches above the adjacent grade. All monument signs shall be designed with decorative caps or finials on top. The base of the sign shall be surrounded by landscaping, including a variety of annuals and perennials that do not obstruct the sign's face.
            4. 4.
               Multi-tenant Sign.

               1. a.
                  Number and Size. Any shopping center or multiple proprietorships in one building or connected buildings occupied by four (4) or more tenants shall be permitted a fifty percent (50%) increase in ground sign (on-premises) area provided that such signs shall be of the marquee type. If the lot frontage is greater than one hundred fifty (150) feet, two (2) ground signs may be used with seventy-five (75) feet separation between signs and the fifty percent (50%) addition applies to both signs. The fifty percent (50%) additional size applies to the copy area only. The sign height is limited to that authorized in the underlying district.
               2. b.
                  Freestanding Building Signs. A freestanding building located within designated shopping center parking lots and containing eight hundred (800) square feet or more shall be permitted one additional ground sign (on-premises) not to exceed thirty-six (36) square feet.
            5. 5.
               Cantilevered Ground Signs. The sign must be located at least twenty-five (25) feet from any other ground sign.
      8. (h)
         Rules of Measurement.

         1. (1)
            Property Frontage. Property frontage is measured as the length of each property boundary that abuts a public street right-of-way.
         2. (2)
            Face Sign Area. The following principles shall control the computation of sign area.

            1. a.
               Computation Area of Single-faced Signs. The area of a sign face shall be computed by means of the smallest square or rectangle that will encompass the extreme limits of the writing, representation, emblem, or other display, together with any material or color forming an integral part of the background of the display or used to differentiate the sign from the backdrop or structure against which it is placed, but not including any supporting framework, bracing, or decorative fence or wall when such fence or wall otherwise meets zoning article regulations and is clearly incidental to the display itself (see figure B.3-2.1 D of this section).

Figure B.3-2.1 D Area of Sign Type

Figure B.3-2.1 D Area of Sign Type

Figure B.3-2.1 D Area of Sign Type

Figure B.3-2.1 D Area of Sign Type

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            2. b.
               Computation Area of Multi-faced Signs. The sign area for a sign with more than one face shall be computed by adding together the area of all sign faces visible from any one point. When two identical sign faces are placed back to back, so that both faces cannot be viewed from any point at the same time, and when such sign faces are part of the same sign structure and not more than 42 inches apart, only one side is counted.
            3. c.
               Address number on ground signs. The street address number must be included on ground and multi-tenant signs. Numerals must be at least nine (9) inches in height. The area of the address is not included in any calculation of the total sign area.
            4. d.
               Computation of height. The height of a sign shall be computed as the distance from the base of the sign at normal grade to the top of the highest attached component of the sign. Normal grade shall be construed to be either of existing grade prior to construction or newly established grade after construction, exclusive of any filing, berming, mounding, or excavating solely for the purpose of locating the sign. In cases in which the normal grade cannot reasonably be determined, sign height shall be computed on the assumption that the elevation of the normal grade at the base of the sign is equal to the elevation of the nearest point of the crown of a public street or the grade of the land at the principal entrance to the principal structure on the lot or parcel, whichever is lower (see figure B.3-2.1 E of this section).

Figure B.3-2.1 E

Figure B.3-2.1 E

Figure B.3-2.1 E

Figure B.3-2.1 E

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            5. e.
               Building Mounted Wall signs. For building-mounted signs, the height of the sign is equivalent to the greatest distance between the lowest part of the sign or sign structure and the highest part of the sign or sign structure (see figure B.3-2.1 F of this section).

Figure B.3-2.1 F

Figure B.3-2.1 F

Figure B.3-2.1 F

Figure B.3-2.1 F

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            6. f.
               Attached Signs on Multi-tenant Buildings. An attached sign for a particular tenant shall only be permitted on the portion of the building facade corresponding to the space occupied by that tenant (see figure B.3-2.1 G).

Figure B.3-2.1 G

Figure B.3-2.1 G

Figure B.3-2.1 G

Figure B.3-2.1 G

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            7. g.
               Window Area. The area of a window includes only the glass or glazed elements of the window. Frames, mullions, and similar features are not counted as part of the window area (see figure B.3-2.1 H) of this section).

Figure B.3-2.1 H

Figure B.3-2.1 H

Figure B.3-2.1 H

Figure B.3-2.1 H

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      9. (i)
         Illumination.

         1. (1)
            Externally Illuminated Signs. Externally illuminated signs shall be mounted above sign so all light is downcast and shall utilize full cutoff light fixtures.
         2. (2)
            Prohibited Illuminations:

            1. a.
               Awning, window, and projecting signs illumination is prohibited.
            2. b.
               Wall signs shall not be internally illuminated unless they are designed with channel letters. Box signs or cabinet signs are not permitted as wall signs.
            3. c.
               Internally illuminated signs are prohibited in YR, RS, RM, MH, NO, LO, GO, NB, LB, LI, GI, and IP districts.
         3. (3)
            Brightness. All illuminated signs must comply with the maximum luminance level of seven hundred fifty (750) cd/m² or nits at least one-half hour before Apparent Sunset, as determined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for the specific geographic location and date. All illuminated signs must comply with this maximum luminance level throughout the night, if the sign is energized, until one-half hour after Apparent Sunrise, as determined by the NOAA. At this time, the sign may resume luminance levels not to exceed five thousand (5,000) cd/m² or nits.
         4. (4)
            Illuminated Sign Setback Requirements:

            1. a.
               Ground Sign Set Back. Ground signs shall be set back a minimum of one linear foot per square foot of sign area from any structure used exclusively as a residence.
         5. (5)
            Lighting Direction. If externally illuminated, any lighting directed toward the sign shall be shielded so as to illuminate only the face of the sign. 

   4. (4)
      Location.

      1. (a)
         Sign Placement. The following provisions shall apply to the placement of all signs in all districts.

         1. (1)
            In general.

            1. a.
               Locations. All signs shall be on-premise signs and shall be located on private property.
            2. b.
               Placement and Size. Signs shall relate in their placement and size to other building elements without obscuring building elements such as architectural features and decorative details.
            3. c.
               Required Sight Distance Triangle. Permitted signs shall always be located outside of the required sight distance triangle (see figure B.3-2.1 I of this section).

Figure B.3-2.1 I

Figure B.3-2.1 I

Figure B.3-2.1 I

Figure B.3-2.1 I

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            4. d.
               Vehicle Area Clearance. In areas outside of the right-of-way, when a sign or awning extends over an area in which vehicles travel or are parked, the bottom of the structure shall be at least fourteen (14) feet above the ground. Vehicle areas include driveways, alleys, parking areas, and loading and maneuvering areas.
            5. e.
               Forfeiture of illegal signs placed on or over public property. Any sign installed or placed on or over public property, except in conformance with the requirements of this ordinance, shall be forfeited to the public and be subject to confiscation and disposal. In addition to other remedies provided by this ordinance, the village shall have the right to recover from the sign owner and/or installer the full costs of removal and disposal of such sign.
            6. f.
               Pedestrian Area Clearance. When a sign or awning extends more than twelve (12) inches over a sidewalk, walkway, or other space used by pedestrians, the bottom of the structure shall be at least eight (8) feet above the ground (see figure B.3-2.1 J of this section).

Figure B.3-2.1 J

Figure B.3-2.1 J

Figure B.3-2.1 J

Figure B.3-2.1 J

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            7. g.
               Clearances from Fire Escape, Means of Egress, or Standpipes. Signs, sign structures, and awnings are prohibited from being erected in any manner that interferes in any way with the free use of any fire escape, means of egress, or standpipe. Attaching signs, sign structures, or awnings to a fire escape is prohibited.
            8. h.
               Obstruction of Windows and Ventilation. Signs, sign structures, and awnings are prohibited from being installed in any way that obstructs any building openings to such an extent that light, ventilation, or exhaust are reduced to a level below that required by the most recently adopted North Carolina Building Code.
            9. i.
               Signs in the Right-of-Way. No signs for any purpose other than street identification or traffic and parking control shall be placed upon the streets or sidewalks of the Village, provided, however, that the Village Council may give permission for signs of either a temporary or permanent nature to be placed thereon when such signs shall not interfere with the orderly use of the said right-of-way. Signs, including the supports, frames, and embellishments, shall not be located within any public right-of-way (except where specifically exempted by this ordinance).
            10. j.
                Signs in the Village's Rights-of-Way. Wall, awning, canopy, projecting, and shingle signs may, with an encroachment agreement approved by the Village, and if applicable the North Carolina Department of Transportation, encroach over the public sidewalk but must not encroach on or over any streets or alleys. All signs must be a minimum of twenty-four (24) inches inside the curb line or edge of the pavement, whichever is greater.

                1. i.
                   Exception: Signs that are allowed within the public right-of-way pursuant to Federal, State or local laws.
         2. (2)
            Projecting signs. Where allowed, a projecting sign may not extend no greater than eighteen (18) inches into the public right-of-way (see figure B.3-2-1 K of this section).

Figure 8.3-2.1 K

Figure 8.3-2.1 K

Figure 8.3-2.1 K

Figure 8.3-2.1 K

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         3. (3)
            Freestanding signs.

            1. a.
               All parts of freestanding signs must be set back a minimum of two (2) feet from the side property lines and five (5) feet from the right-of-way.
            2. b.
               No freestanding sign shall be located closer than 15 feet from another structure on the same zoning lot.
            3. c.
               No portion of a freestanding sign, including projections, may extend into or over an existing public right-of-way unless expressly permitted by this ordinance.
         4. (4)
            Fueling Station Signs. Signs may be located on a gasoline island canopy, canopy supporting columns (projecting sign) spandrels, pump islands or dispensers (see figure B.3-2-1 K of this section).

            1. a.
               Signs on a fueling station canopy must not exceed 10% of the surface face area of the canopy.
            2. b.
               Signs at the pump may be located on either a gasoline island spandrel or a gasoline pump island, but not both.
            3. c.
               Spandrel signs must not exceed 50% of the surface area of the spandrel.
            4. d.
               Fuel price digital changeable copy signs that do not exceed the maximum sign area are permitted on fueling station canopies. A gasoline price/self-service changeable copy sign, not to exceed nine (9) square feet, may be included on the ground sign (if a ground sign is allowed). Changeable copy for gasoline prices can be achieved through the use of LCD or LED lights only on the principal ground sign or on the gasoline canopy, but not both. LCD or LED lights shall not be used for any other purpose than to display gasoline prices.
            5. e.
               Gasoline price or self-service sign located and secured to each pump island shall not exceed nine (9) square feet.

Figure B.3-2.1 L

Figure B.3-2.1 L

Figure B.3-2.1 L

Figure B.3-2.1 L

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   5. (5)
      Comprehensive Sign Plan.

      1. (a)
         Applicability. Where a development project contains more than three (3) principal uses or establishments, the provisions of this Section apply to the development project as a whole, and the owners of the development lot are responsible for allocating permitted signs and display surface area among the individual uses or establishments.

         1. (1)
            A Comprehensive Sign Plan is an overall plan for placing and designing multiple signs for a building or group of buildings on a development project.
         2. (2)
            The Comprehensive Sign Plan submitted for a development project must show all signs located or proposed on the development project.
         3. (3)
            The Comprehensive Sign Plan must display harmony and consistency with regard to the number and size of signs, placement of signs, materials and color, size and style of lettering, and type of sign illumination.
         4. (4)
            If any non-conforming signs exist on the property or properties included in the Comprehensive Sign Plan, those signs must be brought into compliance as part of the sign plan.
         5. (5)
            The Comprehensive Sign Plan must show all the proposed permanent signage for the overall development. In developing the Comprehensive Sign Plan, the applicant is limited to the dimensional regulations, except that the overall concept should convey:

            1. a.
               A visually continuous theme throughout the development project; and
            2. b.
               All signage should be designed to be a compatible scale with the proposed buildings, overall development, and surrounding property.
            3. c.
               Complement the character of the Village.
   6. (6)
      Institutional Use Campus Signs.

      1. 1.
         The following section applies to properties designated for institutional uses where three or more facilities designed to create a campus setting. The purpose section is to acknowledge the need for a specific signage that provide: identification, directional, informational and regulatory. The objective is to provide clear, concise, and uniform directional guidance to a variety of facilities within the campus.

         1. a.
            Signs Allowed in Campus:

            1. i.
               Primary Wayfinding Signs. Signs that provide basic directional information about the destination's name or description (example: Emergency, In-Patient Surgery, Visitor Parking, etc.).
            2. ii.
               Secondary Wayfinding Signs. Signs, located within the campus boundary, downstream in the message hierarchy from the Primary Wayfinding Signs that provide more detailed directional information (example: Visitor Parking vs. Staff Parking, etc.).
            3. iii.
               Site Identification Signs. The sign shall be located as close as practical to the vehicular entrance of a stand-alone site (medical office, clinic, etc.). The sign may display the operational name of the facility (XYZ Surgery Associates, P.C., etc.). The sign must include the street address of the facility (numerals and name - 1234 Main Street). Campuses abutting federal or state highways shall be permitted one (1) additional Site Identification Sign to be located along highway.
            4. iv.
               Building Exterior Identification Sign. Wall-mounted signs, as identified above, display the functional name of the facility.
            5. v.
               Miscellaneous Campus Signs. Sign located on-site that convey specific circulation information, pedestrian and/or accessible pathway directional information or regulatory messages.
            6. vi.
               Informational Kiosks/Bulletin Boards. Copy area shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet in size.
         2. b.
            Illumination and/or reflective graphic elements are encouraged, in descending order of preference as follows:

            1. i.
               External "wash" illumination and reflective legends/graphics.
            2. ii.
               Reflective legends/graphics.
            3. iii.
               External "wash" illumination w/non-reflective legends/graphics.
            4. iv.
               Non-reflective legends/graphics.
            5. v.
               Internal illumination (cabinets or individual letterforms) is restricted to Campus.
            6. vi.
               Roadway Directory and/or Building Exterior Identification elements.
         3. c.
            Comprehensive Sign Plan. The provision outlined in for comprehensive sign plans shall apply to this section.
   7. (7)
      Construction and Maintenance.

      1. (a)
         Construction Standard.

         1. (1)
            All signs shall be constructed and installed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the North Carolina State Building Code.
         2. (2)
            All temporary signs shall be constructed of materials and printed with inks capable of withstanding normal weather conditions.
         3. (3)
            All signs, except for banners, flags, and window signs conforming in all respects with the requirements of this ordinance, shall be constructed of permanent materials and shall be permanently attached to the ground, a building, or another structure by direct attachment to a rigid wall, frame, or structure.
      2. (b)
         Electrical Standard.

         1. (1)
            All illuminated signs shall be installed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the North Carolina State Electrical Code.
         2. (2)
            An underground electrical source shall illuminate all detached signs.
      3. (c)
         Required Maintenance.

         1. (1)
            Maintenance of signs. All signs shall be maintained in good structural and aesthetic condition. Deficiencies such as chipped paint, broken plastic, missing letters, and exposed light bulbs shall be evidence of a lack of maintenance.
         2. (2)
            Maintenance of landscaping around the sign base. All landscaping areas around the base of the freestanding sign shall be maintained, trimmed, and kept free of weeds. Any dead plants shall be removed and replaced within 90 days. Landscaping areas shall incorporate recumbent ground cover plants or mulch.
      4. (d)
         Discontinuation of sign use/Abandoned Signs. Discontinuation of sign use. If a sign advertises or identifies a business, service, commodity, attraction, or other enterprise or activity that is no longer operating or being offered or conducted, then that sign and sign structure, including all of its supports, frames, and hardware, shall be considered discontinued regardless of reason or intent:

         1. (1)
            A sign which meets the height and area requirements of this Ordinance shall only be removed from its supporting structure if a new sign will replace that sign in the structure as mentioned above. An abandoned sign not replaced shall be left in its cabinet structure and painted or otherwise masked using a solid, uniform color covering the sign of ceased use by the owner of the property within one hundred eighty (180) days of discontinuance. If the owner of the property does not replace, paint, or otherwise mask the sign of ceased use within one hundred eighty (180) days of discontinuance, the Village shall have the right to paint or otherwise mask the said sign and recover from the property owner the full costs of paint, or otherwise mask of such sign, plus the cost of any fine or penalties.
         2. (2)
            A sign which does not meet the height and area requirements of this ordinance then that sign and sign structure, including all of its supports, frames, and hardware, shall be considered discontinued regardless of reason or intent and shall be removed by the owner of the property within one hundred eighty (180) days of discontinuance. If the owner of the property does not remove the sign and sign structure within one hundred eighty (180) days of discontinuance, the Village shall have the right to remove the said sign and sign structure and recover from the property owner the full costs of removal and disposal of such sign, plus the cost of any fine or penalties.

(C-UDO-47, §§ 1, 2, 7-13-09; C-UDO-57, § 2, 10-11-10; C-UDO-62, § 1, 11-14-11; C-UDO-66, § 1, 11-13-12; C-UDO-71, § 1, 6-18-15; C-UDO-80 , § 1, 1-28-19; C-UDO-83 , § 27, 6-28-21; C-UDO-88 , § 2, 5-8-23; C-UDO-90 , §§ 3—5, 7-10-23)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. (A)
   Parking, Stacking, and Loading Areas Required. In all districts except the CB and CI Districts, every use of a building, structure, or piece of land hereafter erected, modified, enlarged, or increased in capacity, shall provide off-street parking, stacking, and loading in compliance with this section, unless otherwise provided in this Ordinance.
2. (B)
   Change in Size. Only those portions of existing buildings or structures enlarged after the adoption of this Ordinance shall comply with the requirements of this section.
3. (C)
   Changes in Use. If a change in principal use causes an increase in the required number of off-street parking, stacking, or loading spaces, such additional spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of this section. However, if the change in use requires an increase of less than five percent (5%) in the required number of spaces, no additional off-street parking, stacking, or loading spaces shall be required.
4. (D)
   Use for No Other Purpose. Land used to provide required parking, stacking, and loading shall not be used for any other purposes except for temporary events.
5. (E)
   Separation of Parking and Loading Areas. No loading area or access drive to serve such loading area shall be considered as required parking area. No parking area or access drive to serve such parking area shall be considered as required loading area.
6. (F)
   Maintenance and Operation

   1. (1)
      Maintenance. All parking, stacking, and loading areas shall be permanently maintained by the owners or occupants for as long as the principal use exists.
   2. (2)
      Operation. All required parking areas shall be used exclusively for the parking of vehicles. Parking areas shall not be used for the storage of merchandise, location of dumpsters, or for the storage or repair of vehicles or equipment. Parking areas shall not be used for the sale of merchandise except on a temporary basis for special events.
7. (G)
   Access. The principal access to all parking, stacking, and loading areas shall have vehicular access to a publicly dedicated street, road or highway maintained by either the North Carolina Department of Transportation or the responsible municipality. Alleyways may be used for secondary access and maneuvering areas.
8. (H)
   Prohibited Locations. No parking, stacking, or loading area, access drive or driveway shall be located over a sand filter or nitrification field.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. (A)
   Number of Spaces. Table B.3.8 contains the off-street parking requirements for motor vehicles. Special requirements, including maximum allowed spaces applicable to new uses constructed after the effective date of this Ordinance, are provided under the Notes column where appropriate.