§ 30-505. Signs permitted in all districts.  


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  • The following signs shall be permitted in all zoning districts, and the area of such signs shall not be included in calculating the maximum permitted area of signs permitted on any lot:

    (1)

    Temporary sign on lot for sale or rent. On any lot for sale or rent, one or more temporary signs not exceeding an aggregate area of six square feet along each street frontage of such lot, provided such signs shall not be illuminated and shall be removed when the lot is no longer being offered for sale or rent. If affixed to the ground, such signs shall not be located within five feet of any street line or within 15 feet of any other property line.

    (2)

    Temporary construction signs. On any building under construction, not more than two temporary signs not exceeding an aggregate area of 32 square feet. If affixed to the ground, such signs shall not be located within five feet of any street line or within 15 feet of any other property line.

    (3)

    Subdivision development signs. At the entrance of any approved subdivision that is under development, one freestanding sign not to exceed 32 square feet in area, provided such sign shall not be illuminated and shall not be displayed for longer than one year. Such sign shall not be located within five feet of any street line or within 15 feet of any other property line.

    (4)

    On-site traffic directional signs. Noncommercial signs located on private property devoted to uses other than single-family or two-family dwellings and directing and guiding traffic or persons or identifying parking on such property provided such signs do not exceed four square feet in area. If freestanding, such signs shall not exceed five feet in height and shall not be located within three feet of any street line or other property line.

    (5)

    Noncommercial flags and banners. Noncommercial flags and banners containing no commercial message, logo or name of a business or product and not displayed in connection with a commercial promotion or for purposes of attracting attention to a commercial activity.

    (6)

    Minor signs. Minor signs.

    (7)

    Governmental signs. Signs erected by a governmental body or required to be erected by law.

    (8)

    Signs erected and maintained by a public utility showing the location of underground facilities or providing other information pertaining to public safety.

    (9)

    Any sign that is required to be maintained or restored as a result of being designated as a historic sign or a contributing feature by the National Register of Historic Places, the Virginia Landmarks Register, or the Commission of Architectural Review pursuant to Article IX, Division 4 of this chapter.

    (Code 1993, § 32-505; Code 2004, § 114-505; Ord. No. 2006-197-217, § 4, 7-24-2006; Ord. No. 2017-149, § 3, 9-11-2017)

(Code 1993, § 32-505; Code 2004, § 114-505; Ord. No. 2006-197-217, § 4, 7-24-2006; Ord. No. 2017-149, § 3, 9-11-2017)