(A) Permanent signs.
(1) Colors shall be natural and subdued (muted earth tones are recommended) and shall blend in well with the natural surroundings. "Gold leaf" lettering is permitted. The Beech Mountain Color Chart, which shall be maintained in the office of the Town Manager or his or her designee, shall serve as a guideline.
(2) Fluorescent sign lettering and fluorescent background colors are prohibited.
(3) Signs shall not have light reflective backgrounds.
(4) A multi-faced sign shall have the same name and same message on all faces that are being used.
(5) Attached signs shall be routed, carved, sandblasted, shaded (painted), recessed or raised to provide a three-dimensional appearance.
(6) Detached signs shall be structurally self-supporting, and shall be routed, carved, sandblasted, recessed or raised to provide a three-dimensional appearance.
(7) All exposed surfaces shall be constructed of wood, stone, hammered copper, or high density urethane.
(8) All signs shall meet the standards for wind loads for the Beech Mountain area as contained in the North Carolina State Building Code.
(B) Accessory signs. Accessory signs shall comply with the following:
(1) Accessory signs may be attached to buildings, attached to permitted permanent, detached, or stand-alone signs.
(2) Stand-alone accessory signs shall have a frame or support structure made of wood or material of similar strength and durability. "A-Frame" type signs are permitted.
(3) The message-bearing portion of attached signs shall be composed of chalkboards, markerboards, or other mediums of a permanent and durable nature that facilitate changeable messages.
(4)
If situated within a building and subject to this ordinance by virtue of its visibility from beyond the boundaries of the property on which it is located, it is permissible for an accessory sign to be neon or internally lighted, provided that such signs are limited in size to two square feet and shall not have blinking or flashing lights, lights of changing intensity, or moving parts. No more than one internally lighted sign per property is permissible.
(5) Human signs as defined in § 154.271(B)(10) shall not be displayed for more than five consecutive days and on more than six separate occasions per calendar year on a single property. No more than two human signs may be displayed at one time on a single property. A sign permit from the twon shall be required for this type of sign.
(C) Semi-temporary signs. Semi-temporary signs shall meet the same requirements for material and style as permanent signs as specified above, with the exception that semi-temporary signs need not meet the criteria as specified for wind loads.
(D) Temporary signs.
(1) Temporary signs may be constructed of cloth, canvas, fabric, plastic, paper, vinyl, or other material.
(2) Fluorescent sign lettering and fluorescent background colors are prohibited.
(E) Short-term signs.
(1) Short term signs may be constructed of cloth, canvas, fabric, plastic, paper, vinyl, or other material.
(2) Fluorescent sign lettering and fluorescent background colors are prohibited.
(F) Transitional signs.
(1) Transitional signs may be constructed of cloth, canvas, fabric, plastic, paper, vinyl, or other material.
(2) Fluorescent sign lettering and fluorescent background colors are prohibited.
(1989 Code, Title V, Ch. 51, Art. XIX, § 1909) (Ord. passed 9-10-1991; Ord. passed 11-12-1996; Ord. passed 8-10-1999; Ord. passed 10-13-2009; Ord. 2016-03, passed 2-9-2016; Ord. 2019-02, passed 2-11-2019)