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(A)
Except as authorized by this section, no development may have more than one freestanding sign.
(B) If a development is located on a corner lot that has at least 200 feet of frontage on each of the two intersecting public streets, then the development may have not more than one freestanding sign on each side of the development bordered by such streets.
(C) If a development is located on a lot that is bordered by two public streets that do not intersect at the lot's boundaries (double front lot), then the development may not have more than one freestanding sign on each side of the development bordered by such streets.
(D) If a development has more than 300 linear feet of frontage along a single right-of-way boundary, a second freestanding sign may be permitted. Multiple freestanding signs established in the same development must be separated by a minimum of 100 linear feet.
(Ord. passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)
(A)
At any primary entrance to a subdivision or multi-family development that is approved for less than 400 dwelling units and/or home sites, there may be installed no more than one sign, not to exceed 50 square feet, identifying such subdivision or development. Secondary entrances to said subdivisions or multi-family developments may each have an identifying sign not to exceed 25 square feet.
(B) (1) Within any master planned development or multi-family development that is approved for between 400 and 749 dwelling units and/or home sites, there may be installed within the development two types of identification signs:
(a) Development identification signs; and
(b) Neighborhood identification signs.
(2) The development identification signs may identify the entire development by name and/or symbol, and are limited to one at the primary entrance, not to exceed 75 square feet, and one at each secondary entrance, not to exceed 32 square feet each. Neighborhood identification signs, not to exceed ten square feet each, may identify a named neighborhood within the development, and are limited in total number to the number of intersections between streets within the named neighborhood and streets not within the named neighborhood.
(C) (1) Within any master planned development or multi-family development that is approved for more than 750 dwelling units and/or home sites, there may be installed within the development two types of identification signs:
(a) Development identification signs; and
(b) Neighborhood identification signs.
(2) The development identification signs may identify the entire development by name and/or symbol, and are limited to one at the primary entrance, not to exceed 100 square feet, and one at each secondary entrance not to exceed 32 square feet each. Neighborhood identification signs, not to exceed ten square feet each, may identify a named neighborhood within the development, and are limited in total number to the number of intersections between streets within the named neighborhood and streets not within the named neighborhood.
(D) All signs regulated by this section shall be installed in a professionally designed and maintained planting bed. A proposed planting plan shall be submitted for approval as part of the required sign permit application documents.
(Ord. passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)
(A)
No sign may extend above any parapet or be placed upon any roof surface; except that, for purposes of this section, roof surfaces constructed at an angle of 75 degrees or more from horizontal shall be regarded as wall space. This division (A) shall not apply to displays, including lighting, erected in connection with the observance of holidays on the roofs of residential structures.
(B) No sign or supporting structure may be located in the traveled portion of any public right-of-way unless the sign is attached to a structural element of a building and an encroachment permit has been obtained from the town (and from the state, if necessary).
(C) No part of a freestanding sign may exceed a height of 30 feet, measured from the grade of the street from which access to the property is provided.
(D) Unless otherwise permitted by this chapter, all freestanding signs must be placed at least five feet from any public right-of-way.
(Ord. passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)
(A)
Unless otherwise prohibited by this chapter, signs may be illuminated if such illumination is in accordance with this section.
(B) Lighting directed toward a sign shall be shielded so that it illuminates only the face of the sign and does not shine directly into a public right-of-way or residential premises. The reflection from such signs shall not exceed 25% of the lumens directed toward the sign measured from the property line of the lot upon which the sign is located.
(C) Internally illuminated freestanding signs may not be illuminated in excess of one hour prior to or following the normal operating hours of the business or enterprise.
(D) Subject to division (F) below, festoons of lights that outline property lines, sales areas, rooflines, doors, windows or similar areas are prohibited.
(E) Subject to division (F) below, no sign may contain, or be illuminated by flashing lights or lights of changing degrees of intensity, except:
(1) Signs indicating the time, date and weather conditions; and
(2) Electronically illuminated signs that contain a fixed message or screen that changes no more than once every 15 seconds. In addition, no more than 50% of the maximum allowable sign area of any free-standing or wall sign may be designated as an electronic illuminated sign, up to a maximum sign area of 50 square feet. All such signs shall be reviewed and approved by the Zoning Administrator prior to installation consistent with the requirements of this subchapter.
(F) Divisions (D) and (E) above do not apply to temporary signs erected in connection with the observance of holidays.
(Ord. passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 2018-01, passed 1-9-2018; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)
(A) No off-premise sign may be located within 1,000 feet of any other off-premise sign. No off-premises signs may be located within 1,000 feet of any residential district unless all the following requirements are met:
(1) Said off-premise sign is to be located no less than 600 feet from a residential district;
(2) Said off-premise sign is advertising a non-residential development that has street frontage on a local street and desires off-premises signage on an arterial street that is within 400 feet of the development;
(3) Said non-residential development may erect one off-premise sign advertising said non-residential development;
(4) Said off-premise sign shall be calculated as part of the overall sign surface area for the development as enumerated in § 153.186;
(5) Said off-premise sign must be located on property owned by the requesting nonresidential development and/or community property owned by a Property Owners Association (POA) that the non-residential development is a member of such as a stormwater facility lot. Said off-premise sign may not be located more than 400 feet from the nonresidential development;
(6) Said off-premise sign shall not exceed the size restrictions as enumerated in § 153.187.
(B) No sign may be located so that it substantially interferes with the view necessary for motorists to proceed safely through intersections or to enter onto or exit from public streets or private roads.
(C) All signs must be constructed and erected in accordance with the Southern Building Code and its related State Building Code amendments.
(D) No sign may be erected on town-maintained or private rights-of-way so that by its location, color, size, shape, nature or message it would tend to obstruct the view of or be confused with official traffic signs or other signs erected by governmental agencies.
(E) Freestanding signs shall be securely fastened to the ground or to some other substantial supportive structure so that there is virtually no danger that either the sign or the supportive structure may be moved by the wind or other forces of nature and cause injury to persons or property.
(F) Outdoor advertising signs shall be located in such a way that they maintain horizontal and vertical clearance of all overhead electrical conductors in accordance with the National Electrical Code; provided that, in no case shall an outdoor advertising sign be erected closer than ten feet horizontally or vertically from any conductor or public utility guy wire.
(G) Whenever an outdoor advertising sign or structure becomes structurally unsafe, the Building Inspector shall give written notice to the owner of the sign, or the owner of the premises on which the sign is located, that such sign shall be made safe or removed within ten days of said notification. Further, whenever an outdoor advertising structure has outlived any useful purpose for which it was intended, it shall be removed forthwith.
(Ord. passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 2021-01, passed 5-11-2021; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)
PARKING
The Board of Aldermen finds the development of vehicle accommodation areas to be of public benefit and recognizes the importance of their design in achieving the following objectives:
(A) To conserve energy, reduce glare and pollution, and provide for heat abatement during summer months;
(B) To contribute to the preservation of open space and to provide maximum pervious areas to retard storm water runoff;
(C) To promote the safe and efficient flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic; and
(D) To contribute to the visual enhancement of a development.
(Ord. passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)
For the purpose of this subchapter, unless otherwise specifically provided, or unless otherwise clearly required by the context, the words and phrases defined in this subchapter shall have the meaning herein set forth when used in this subchapter. If a word or phrase used in this subchapter is not defined by G.S. Ch. 160D or elsewhere in this chapter, to the extent such word or phrase is defined in G.S. Ch. 160D, that definition shall control.
CIRCULATION AREA. The portion of the vehicle accommodation area used for access to parking or loading areas or other facilities on the lot. Essentially, driveways and other maneuvering areas (other than parking aisles) comprise the CIRCULATION AREA.
DRIVEWAY. The portion of the vehicle accommodation area that consists of a travel lane bounded on either side by an area that is not part of the vehicle accommodation area.
GROSS FLOOR AREA. The total area of a building measured by taking the outside dimensions of the building at each floor level intended for occupancy or storage.
LOADING AND UNLOADING AREA. The portion of the vehicle accommodation area used to satisfy the requirements of § 153.216.
PARKING AREA AISLES. The portion of the vehicle accommodation area consisting of lanes providing access to parking spaces.
PARKING SPACE. A portion of the vehicle accommodation area set aside for the parking of one vehicle.
VEHICLE ACCOMMODATION AREA. The portion of a lot that is used by vehicles for access, circulation, parking and loading and unloading. It comprises the total of circulation areas, loading and unloading areas, and parking areas.
(Ord. passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)
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