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090919 Study Session Memo Backup Materials North '%� Augusta South Carolina's Riuerfront CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MEMO SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 Administration Department North "' Au taAT7 south CausCarolina's Riuerfront Interoffice Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: B Todd Glo Ciry Admi ' trator DATE: September 6,2019 SUBJECT: Study Session Date of Monday,September 9 2019 A study session of the North Augusta City Council has been scheduled for Monday.September 9.2019. at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Center 3' Floor Council Conference Room located at 100 Georgia Avenue. The following is among the topics for discussion and review: ITEM 1 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT W vfndine Sien Proiect—Council Discussion Libby Hodges,Director of Planning and Development,will lead Council in a discussion of the Wayfinding Sign Project. Please see the spiral bound booklet for more information. ITEM 2 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Planning 2 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT• Pla�Co ion Recommendation: Siension Recommendation: Sjos- Text Amendment—Council Discussion Libby Hodges, Director of Planning and Development,will brief Council on the Planning Commission's recommendation to amend the City of North Augusta Development Code Article 13: Signs. Please see ATTACHMENT N2 for more information and a copy of the proposed ordinance. i KMA DESIGN 05-29-19 E S 9 OE E L 0 P M E N T North Augusta,/ South Curolinu514iuerfceXll 1812.03 Exterior Signage Wayfinding W Z O Z O H a 0 KMADESIGN owl I KMADESIGN N 0 R T it -- ...,ft. j== MSIMEIE- 4 KMADESIGN I 3 z o � j a o i ,� �I i EII K M ADES I • ,rm. I Y� _ I I� C I T Y O F N ORT T H A U G U S T A e�.e....�....�... _..,........_„dw..,...�,.,,.,,,. .,..,..,,,0 7 it i KMADESIGN i Ell i i 1 W K,MADESIGN 9 i1� I i i 1 t. 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Clarify code Address legal changes Add sign types for: Proievoundercon auction Downtown North Augusta Planning&Development Department \ul 11 l yy~� VIIgt HL1A I • Generally,sign square footage,appearance and placement is the same as before.There are a few exceptions. Moved some stuff around(for example,items from overlay to the sign section). • Prohibited sign types are still prohibited. North Augusta Planning&Development Department 1 9/4/2019 \Il�lltil:l\f All of this is available on the City website: w w.northaugusta.net"News" m...0 v�vmee nm..amenu North Augusta Planning&Development Department ],liltL ti v lel ltil.l Divided into three main sections: Residential • Non Residential Downtown North Augusta Planning&Development Department \ullh r • If it3 not listed as a sign typein that section—it is not allowed. North Augusta Planning&Development Department 2 9/4/2019 Allowed Signage Tables At the and of each sector: starts on Page ll.v Sulll I t�y� v 181151.1\ i Item by Item list in the Public Announcement released April g,vot9. • Let's talk about a few of the biggest changes. North Augusta Planning&Development Department • Construction Si �ii11111r� Signs Vigil 41,1\! For p.ol«esnnaer<onstmelon • Master Signage Plans For large developments Helps us keep track of overall sign plans for large developments like business or industrial pada Not the same as a subdivision sign Required for Shopping Centers(as defined In this section) North Augusta Planning&Development Department 3 9/4/2019 �rrnn L"` :v I1ltil.l • signs on vacant lots .. Size based on parcel site Identification Signs Onlytwo square f -me ant to Ee similartoaname plrteazM minimally visible from off site. Window Signs Now at,p%total window mverage North Augusta Planning&Development Department wnh AO�!1lhl.l\J Downtown Incorporated Georgia Avenue overlay Standards(since that is only in downtown) ImMcsigns Public Art Murals North Augusta Planning&Development Department Nr IitI r MIg1I IAi What will these changes look like' North Augusta Planning&Development Department 4 9/4/2019 v l;;l r 1.11 Construction signs Signs for projects underdevelopment • size allowed based on project size Allow sane sign at the'Main Enhance'or wW a"Master signage Plan" Mustberemovd a[tM1e mmplNion of the DroeR North Augusta Planning&Development Department �t drib Vlhat does Construction signage look like] XII♦:1 I'l.l mkmtlal Onl.n.'. r laume. it. n. . uma,m"ra..vs nameiWemul Pie na. n abn l Qo,mosn vl.ax yn mar hn l6 p.M1 North Augusta Planning&Development Department Example Master Signage Plan 1,a wrl[ten desr,mon Jt anddrawlogaof pl� taardsl d North Augusta Planning&Development Department 5 9/4/2019 \ull What does SOX window signage look like. _k lgilalt/ NOTTHIS North Augusta Planning IS Development Department Temporary Signs square footage V",�MIII �/ stays the same. - g Resldennalufes9e1611uarefeN • Commercial Uses get 16 square feel Downtown gets 6 square feet • NOIIIurrunti %• Content is nut consideretl North Augusta Planning&Development Department \atilt V I}utih�� Oowulown Mani the restrictions already In place-were in the"Georgia Avenue overlay"but rww relocated into the sign reg's Allows some temponry signs in the dghtof way Adds allowarue for Iconic signage,Public Art,and Murals North Augusta Planning&Development Department 6 9/4/2019 \IIt141i1\J • Downtown ' I[mis5 gnage:an imni[sign is a sign tM1at M1as a partimlarly dirtinaiee rartl5tic valueantl may vkually d¢pl[t tM1e nature0(tbe business• gootls or serelces that rise busirns presides tMougb unique shape and any combination of color lighting,or hirtorlcreference. Fdbl, M geremityan,aninstalled— blwals:anpainted onawall. a,/pproved by.,Co..,,,omit s,have a desi8n review hood) North Augusta Planning Is Development Department �ufl What is Iconic signage' VI)414i I' \/ a North Augusta Planning&Development Department N, '�1 What is Public Am? Vigil, / North Augusta Planning 6 Development Department 7 9/4/2019 What is a Mural? \I iy�ual�l\ �.y K, North Augusta Planning&Development Department Questions' North Augusta Planning&Development Department 8 ATTACHMENT#2 Department of Planning and Development Memorandum # 19-013 To: 6, Todd Glover, City Administrator // From: Libby Hodges, AICP, Director of Planning and DevelopmenQ?) Subject: Application RZT19-003, a request by the City of North Augusta to amend Article 13, Signs, of the North Augusta Development Code. Date: June 26, 2019 On June 20, 2019, after a duly advertised and convened public hearing, the Planning Commission considered Application RZT19-003, a request by the City of North Augusta to amend Article 13, Signs, of the North Augusta Development Code. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the text change for approval by City Council. Following this memo is a Public Announcement released on April 26, 2019. Within this announcement is an itemized list of the revisions within the draft. The released was revised on May 2, 2019, to acknowledge a publication error and rescheduled public hearing. An electronic copy of the ordinance, revised text and staff report has been forwarded to the City Clerk. Please schedule the ordinance for consideration by City Council at the next available meeting. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT /� Northaa RE: Proposed Revisions to the North Augusta L ugus l}U\'/ Development Code:Article 13,Signs south Carolina's f3werfront Date: May 2,2019 Status: For Public Release and Review Issued By: Libby Hodges,Planning and Development Director Background In response to issues with interpretation,court rulings,unclear text,and discussions with the Planning Commission, the Planning and Development Department has completed a review of the sign regulations in North Augusta. Several revisions to the code have been made to simplify, clarify,allow for new types of signage,and allow for more diverse signage types in Downtown.Generally,the square footage for signage has remained the same or similar for most commercial and residential signage.These changes are outlined in the"Itemized Changes' below.A full draft is attached for review. In the attached draft,items in blue are relocated. Items in red are new. Purple text is relocated from the overlay district standards. Public Comments:Comments are welcome and encouraged. A"Sign Revision Preview"meeting will be held Tuesday,May 7 from 5:30 to 6:30pm in the Palmetto Room,on 40 floor of the Municipal Building at 100 Georgia Avenue,North Augusta. Due to a publication error,the Planning Commission public hearing originally scheduled for May 16,2019 has been rescheduled for the lune 20,2019 Regular Meeting.The meeting will begin at 7pm in the Council Chambers, 3`d floor of the Municipal Building at 100 Georgia Avenue,North Augusta. Comments may be submitted in writing at the Planning and Development office in the Municipal Center,via email at planningPnorthaugusta.net,or in person at any public hearing.Public hearings will be held with the Planning Commission and City Council prior to the adoption of any text changes. Itemized Changes Please note:Items are grouped under headings as final formatting and numbering is not complete. Applicability • added section clarifying what sign types require permits • added section requiring repair and replacement of dilapidated signs • clarified non-conforming signage • added severability clause variances and Appeals • Added provision to allow staff to authorize 10%variance under specific circumstances • Clarified the BZA can allow variances • Clarified appeals to administrative decisions Page 1 of 2 Definitions • Added several definitions based on new sign types and requirements • Relocated definitions from the text of the Article to the definitions section General Requirements • Reformatted to clarify measurements and other requirements for all signs • Added requirement for"Master Signage Plans'on large developments.The Committee felt that large developments may compete for space or try to put too many construction signs at the main entrance of a subdivision or large development.Additionally,it there are multiple ground signs or wall signs at a location, developers and owners would need to coordinate the amount of signage to clarify and ease permitting and maintain a consistent plan throughout a development. • Signs on Public Property and Public Right-of-Way • Added provisions to clarify these signs include those held by people Signage Allowed • Reformatted to separate residential,non-residential,and downtown signage requirements • Reformatted charts to include new signage types • Added"Construction Signage"for all districts • Added restrictions on menu boards • Revised electronic readerboard language to remove color restrictions on text • Downtown allowances for temporary signs,iconic signs, murals and public art • Incorporated Georgia Avenue Overlay standards into Downtown sign standards • Revised to change percent of window signage allowed Prohibited Signage • Moved definitions Into definition section,prohibitions have generally remained the same Comprehensive Plan Goals/Priorities: • Core Principle:7,A Vibrant Downtown&Riverfront • Key Initiatives:1,Develop and Implement a Downtown Master Plan • Goals and Strategies:8.1.1 Introduce Public Art Into neighborhoods,public open space,parks,the Greeneway and downtown. Areas Impacted by Proposed Changes:All property within the City of North Augusta. Financial Impact to City:None anticipated. Resources for Additional Information:Planning and Development Department, www.northaueusla.net, planning northaq;usta net or(803)441-4221. Page 2 of 2 North Department of Planning August and Development 5OLIthcarolinu'sRiLW.rfr°°` Project Staff Report RZT19.003 Article 13: Signs,Text Amendment Prepared by: Libby Hodges Meeting Date:June 20, 2019 SECTION 1: PROJECT SUMMARY Project Name Article 13, Signs Applicant City of North Augusta Proposed Text Amendment A request by the City of North Augusta to review proposed changes to Article 13: Signs in the City of North Augusta Development Code. SECTION 2: GENERAL DESCRIPTION Under the Direction of the Planning Commission,the Planning and Development Department has issued a revision of Article 13:Signs, in the North Augusta Development Code. SECTION 3: PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION The Planning Commission is being asked to review the request for a text amendment based on the following provisions of the North Augusta Development Code: 5.1.4.6 Legislative and Advisory Hearings — The purpose of a legislative public hearing is to provide the public an opportunity to be heard consistent with the adoption procedures provided by statute. Unlike quasi-judicial hearings, a legislative proceeding does not require due process protections such as the right of the parties to offer evidence, cross-examination, sworn testimony; or written findings of fact. Like quasi-judicial hearings, legislative hearings are public hearings preceded by notice to interested parties. Public hearings are required for legislative review hearings such as amendments to a comprehensive plan, amendments to this Chapter including the zoning provisions of this Chapter and the Official Zoning Map, and applications for a Planned Development. The order of the proceedings for a legislative hearing shall be as set forth in §5.1.4.5.b. Testimony may be presented by any member of the public, but need not be submitted under oath or affirmation.The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals may establish a time limit for testimony. 1 Proiect Staff Report RV19-003 Article 13:Signs, TextAmendment Prepared by:Ubby Hodges Meeting Date:June 20,2019 5.3.2 Applicability This section applies to any application for an amendment to the text of this Chapter or for an amendment to the Official Zoning Map. An amendment to the Official Zoning Map which reclassifies property from one zoning district to another is known as a "rezoning." A change to the text of this Chapter is referred to as a "text amendment'. 5.3.3 Initiation This Chapter, including the Official Zoning Map and any supporting map(s), may be amended from time to time by the City Council, but no amendment shall become effective unless it shall have been proposed by or shall have first been submitted to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. Any communication purporting to be an application for a change shall be regarded as mere notice to seek relief until it is made in the form required. Upon receipt of any communication, the interested parties shall be supplied with the proper application form(s) by the Director. (5.3.3.1 Rezoning, does not apply, removed for brevity) 5.3.3.2 Text Amendment—Any person, property owner,board, commission, department or the City Council may apply for a change in zoning ordinance text. A proceeding for approval of a text amendment may be initiated by filing an application with the Department. The application shall be signed by the applicant and shall include the language of the proposed amendment to the text of this Chapter and the justification for the proposed change. Before any application is accepted by the Department, it is recommended that the applicant meet with a representative of the Department. The purpose of the pre-application meeting into discuss the procedures and requirements for a text amendment request. During the conference, the Department will identify the submittal requirements. 5.3.5 Decision 5.3.5.1 The Director shall transmit the application to the Planning Commission for consideration at the next regularly scheduled monthly meeting following receipt of a complete application, provided that the complete application is submitted at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to said meeting. Notice of the public hearing shall be provided as set forth in §5.1.3. The Planning Commission shall approve or deny the zoning amendment in accordance with the procedures for a legislative hearing as set forth in §5.1.4.6. Page 2 of 6 Project Staff Report RZT19-003 Article 13:Signs, Text Amendment Prepared by:Dbby Hodges Meeting Date:June 20,2019 5.3.5.2 At least ten (10) days' notice and opportunity to comment must be given to the public if the applicant is allowed to present oral or written comments pursuant to S.C. Code §6-29-760. 5.3.5.3 The Planning Commission shall submit its recommendation to the City Council within thirty (30) calendar days, or other period required by law, after the initial hearing date(see S.C.Code§6-29-760(A).A majority vote is required for the Planning Commission to approve, approve with conditions,if applicable,or deny a rezoning ortext amendment application. A recommendation of approval with conditions of a rezoning may be submitted only if a conditional use permit is requested pursuant to §5.5. 5.3.5.4 The City Council shall consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission on each proposed rezoning and text amendment within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Planning Commission report. The City Council is not bound by the recommendation in making a final decision and may call for additional information and/or public hearing(s). 5.3.5.5 No challenge to the adequacy of notice or challenge to the validity of a rezoning or text amendment, whether enacted before or after the effective date of this section, may be made sixty (60) days after the decision of the City Council if there has been substantial compliance with the notice requirements of this section, with established procedures of the City Council and the Planning Commission and with S.C. Code §6-29. 5.3.6 Approval Criteria Whenever the public necessity, safety or general welfare justifies such action, the Planning Commission may recommend amendments to the text of this Chapter or changes to zoning district boundaries. The Planning Commission shall consider all of the factors specified in this section,at a minimum,in reviewing an application for a rezoning.The Planning Commission shall consider the factors specified in §5.3.3.2 in reviewing an application for a text amendment. The Planning Commission is being asked to review the proposed text changes and provide a recommendation of approval or denial, which will be forwarded to the City Council. Section 5.3.3.2 does not require additional standards for analysis to address in this staff report. Staff notes that the requested text changes respond to the following Comprehensive Plan Goals/Priorities: • Core Principle: 7,A Vibrant Downtown & Riverfront • Key Initiatives: 1, Develop and Implement a Downtown Master Plan • Goals and Strategies: 8.1.1 Introduce Public Art into neighborhoods, public open space, parks,the Greeneway and downtown. Page 3 of 6 Project Staff Reoort RZT39-003 Article 13:Signs, Text Amendment Prepared by:Libby Hodges Meeting Date:June 20,2019 SECTION 4: PUBLIC NOTICE Due to a publication error, a notice of the cancellation of the May 16, 2019 public hearing was placed on the City's website on May 8, 2019.A public notice of the text amendment request and rescheduled date of the Planning Commission public hearing was published in the North Augusta Star and on the City's website www.northaugusto.net on May 29, 2019. SECTION 5: HISTORY The North Augusta Development Code was adopted by City Council on December 17, 2007, effective January 1, 2008. In response to issues with interpretation, court rulings, unclear text, and discussions with the Planning Commission,the Planning and Development Department has completed a review of the sign regulations in North Augusta. Several revisions to the code have been made to simplify,clarify, allow for new types of signage, and allow for more diverse signage types in Downtown. Generally,the square footage for signage has remained the same or similar for most commercial and residential signage. These changes are outlined in the "Itemized Changes' below. A full draft is attached for review. These revisions have been reviewed by a subcommittee consisting of volunteers from the Planning Commission with a special interest in the topic.A"Sign Revision Preview" meeting was held on May 7, 2019,to review the changes and discuss these changes with the public. SECTION 6: SUMMARY OF CHANGES AND PROPOSED AMENDMENTS In the attached draft, items in blue are relocated. Items in wd are new. Purple text is relocated from the overlay district standards. Since the last public release on May 2, 2019, additional minor revision in the order of the text, corrections of scrivener's errors, and minor rephrasing have been edited or added as noted in the complete text. Itemized Changes Please note:Items are grouped under headings os final formatting and numbering is not complete. Applicability • added section clarifying what sign types require permits . added section requiring repair and replacement of dilapidated signs Page 4 of 6 Proiect Staff Report 112719-003 Article 13:Signs, Text Amendment Prepared by:Libby Hodges Meeting Date:June 20,2019 • clarified non-conforming signage • added severability clause Variances and Appeals • Added provision to allow staff to authorize 10%variance under specific circumstances • Clarified the BZA can allow variances • Clarified appeals to administrative decisions Definitions • Added several definitions based on new sign types and requirements • Relocated definitions from the text of the Article to the definitions section General Requirements • Reformatted to clarify measurements and other requirements for all signs • Added requirement for"Master Signage Plans" on large developments.The Committee felt that large developments may compete for space or try to put too many construction signs at the main entrance of a subdivision or large development.Additionally, if there are multiple ground signs or wall signs at a location, developers and owners would need to coordinate the amount of signage to clarify and ease permitting and maintain a consistent plan throughout a development. • Signs on Public Property and Public Right-of-Way • Added provisions to clarify these signs include those held by people Signage Allowed . Reformatted to separate residential, non-residential, and downtown signage requirements • Reformatted charts to include new signage types • Added "Construction Signage' for all districts • Added restrictions on menu boards • Revised electronic readerboard language to remove color restrictions on text • Downtown allowances for temporary signs, iconic signs, murals and public art • Incorporated Georgia Avenue Overlay standards into Downtown sign standards • Revised to change percent of window signage allowed Prohibited Signage • Moved definitions into definition section, prohibitions have generally remained the same Page 5 of 6 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions 13.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of sign regulations are to encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication in the City of North Augusta; to maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment; to minimize the possible adverse effects of signs on nearby public and private property; and to enable the fair and consistent enforcement of these sign regulations. These regulations: a. Establish a permit system that allows a variety of types of signs in commercial and industrial zones, and a limited variety of signs in residential zones; b. Allow certain signs that are small and incidental to the principal use of the properties on which they are located without a requirement for permits; and c. Provide for temporary signs in limited circumstances on private property and in the public right of way. 13.2 APPLICABILITY 1. Definition a. This Article applies to any sign.A"sign"is any structure or device designed or intended to convey information to the public in written or pictorial form. 2. Prohibition a. A sign maybe erected, placed,established,painted,created or maintained in the City of North Augusta only in conformance with the standards, procedures and requirements of these regulations. All signs not expressly allowed or permitted bythis Article are prohibited. 3. Permit Required a No sign shall be placed, installed, erected or constructed on any property within the City of North Augusta until all the applicable permits,approvals and certificates required for the particular sign have been issued and approved. 4 Slfpt%Allowpd WIIhOUt a Ppnnll a. Flags and Flagpoles I. Applicability: a"Flag" means any flag, including a flag of the United States, the state of South Carolina, and any other flag sanctioned by these regulations.Any flag not meeting these conditions shall be considered a banner sign and shall be subject to regulations as such. National flags, slate and municipal flag%, and official flag% of buslnp%%P%, l Wltulum% or other organization% shall not by cnnWpfed banners If displayed on a flag poly North Augusta Development Code 13-1 EXHIBIT A: RZT 1M03 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions ii. one (1) flag and flagpole is allowed on a parcel without consideration of total signage allowed.Flags and flagpoles in excess of one (1) shall be included in the maximum square footage of allowable signage. iii. All flagpoles shall comply with the setback requirements for freestanding signs. iv. Any flag shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area. v. Flagpoles may not be flown from a pole more than the maximum height permitted in the district or forty-five (45)feet, whichever is less (see §3.5.10.3 and Table 3-4). vi. Flags must be flown in accordance with the protocol established by the Congress of the United States for the Stars and Stripes or the state of South Carolina for the state flag. b. The following types of signs to not require a permit prior to installation but must comply with any size limits or other restrictions as contained herein. These signs do not count towards the Maximum Total Signage allowed. I. Construction Signs ii. Temporary Signs iii. Signs on Vacant Property Iv. Identification Signs v. Accessory Signs vi. Window Signs: Window signs do not require a permit to install, however, window signage will count towards the Maximum Total Signage allowed. S. Repair and Replacement a All signs are to be kept in good repair. b. Any dilapidated or neglected sign shall be repaired or removed If the Building Official deems any sign structurally un-sound, It shall be repaired or removed. G. Non Conforming Signs a With a valid sign permit, a legal, non conforming sign may be. I Refaced II. Repaired III Repainted,or Is, Removed for repair and remounted b Nothing In this section grants the right to technological upgrades such as the addition of electronic readerboards to an existing sign Iechnolonlcal upgrades are the same as erecting a new sign (hanging a light source, such m changing from fluorescent toll(), with no change In appearance of the sign, Is not considered a technological upgrade c Abandoned Non conforming Signs shall be removed North Augusta Development Code 13-2 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions 7. Enforcement may be carried out by the Director of Planning and Development or their designee as allowed In Article 5 and the Municipal Code. 8. Subdivision and New Street Signs a. As new subdivisions and developments are completed,the city will install street name and traffic control signage based on a uniform sign design adopted by the city.The applicant shall remit payment for the signs at the time of final plat application. The cost for such signs shall be determined by the City of North Augusta. 9. No Content Restrictions a. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, no sign shall be subject to any limitation based on the content of the message contained on such sign. Any sign authorized in this Article may contain non- commercial copy in lieu of any other copy. 10. Severability a. If any word, sentence, section, chapter or any other provision or portion of this section is invalidated by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining words, sentences, sections, chapters, provisions or portions thereof will not be affected and will continue in full force and effect. 13.3. VARIANCES&APPEALS I. the Director is authorized to vary the dimensional requir invin% for permitted signs by no more than 10%If: a. the Director determines that the proposed waiver does not conflict with lire goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan or the purposes underlying the standard; and Ir. the applicant demonstrates, through documentation and/or studies, based on generally accepted engineering principles,that adherence to the standard provided by thls Chapter would pose a threat to health and safety or would undermine a policy set forth In the Comprehensive Plan or the purposes underlying the standard; and c the applicant consents to an alternative standard and the Director finds that such standard Is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan,will protect the public health, safety and general welfare, and h consistent with the purposes underlying the standard;and d the economic burden imposed on the applicant to comply with lilt, generally applicable standard outweighs the public purpose for such standard; and e (ompllance with the generally applicable standard is Impra(ticable due to unique topographical or other slue conditions North Augusta Development Code 13-3 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions f. The Director may, at their discretion,refer requests to the Board of Zoning Appeals. g. The Director may not issue variances for accessory, temporary, construction,vacant lot signs, or any other prohibited signs. Z PUFSUaRt te the ^c xc The Director may authorize minor waivers in the amount of white space or the light source utilized,or both,to provide flexibility to the applicant or to accommodate an established, registered or trademarked logo or graphic. In approving waivers the Director shall also consider the objectives of this Section related to traffic safety, reduction of glare and ambient light, and improved readability. 3. Variances to this chapter may be Issued by the Board of Zoning Appeals as specified in Article 18 of this Code. 4. Administrative decisions or interpretations of the sign ordinance may be appealed as specified in Article 18 of this Code. 13.4 DEFINITIONS Abandoned Non-Conforming Signs: signs that do not conform to the requirements of this code and that are currently displayed on the premises of abandoned businesses as defined in Article 19 of this codethis does not include nonconforming signage as a result of annexation or signs that were IvIlally ' PEN permitted under prior ordinances Accessory Sign: signs that provide information, direction, —_ control or other functions incidental and necessary to a use. Accessory signs can include parking lot directional and regulatory signs(in, out,one-way,etc.)and pavement markings M -'• consistent with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), most recent edition.Accessory signs may also include instructions, hours and days of operation information, "closed" r'y""' r AOCe'srory Sian. and "open" signs, address numbers, identification signs for deliveries, loading and unloading,fire exit and others. North Augusta Development Code 134 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions Awning: a sheet of canvas or other material stretched on a frame and used to keep the sun or rain off a storefront, window, doorway, or deck. Balloon Sign: any lighter than air or gas filled inflatable object attached by a tether to a fixed place. y Banner: any sign of lightweight fabric, plastic or similar Figure 2:Awning&Awning material mounted at one (1) or more edges to a pole or Sign other structure. National flags, state and municipal flags, and official flags of businesses,Institutions or other organizations shall not be considered banners if displayed on a proper flag pole as required by this code. Canopy: a permanent roofed structure which may be freestanding or attached to a building, but which is not a fc; completely enclosed structure or awning. This includes ,.` coverings over gas pumps. Canopy Sign: any sign attached to or painted on a canopy. Figure 3:Canopy and Changeable Copy Sign: also known as a "readerboard;' is any f onopy Sign sign designated so that letters or numbers attached to the sign can be periodically changed to a different message. Construction Signage signage of a temporary nature Installed at the entrance or alongthe street frontage of a project under construction. Dilapidated or neglected sign: a sign (including sign structure) that does not present a neat and orderly appearance, which may be `I manifested by the following: rust or holes on or In the sign or sign structure, or broken, missing, loose at bent parts, faded or flaking Figure a: paint, non-operative or partially nonoperative Illuminating or construction sign mechanical devices on missing letters In sign copy. Electronic Readerboard: a sign which displays messages in alternating light cycles using electronic mexaging or If D lights. they are generally computerised programmable electfontc vhual communkathnn devices, manufaelured for the outside environment Flag: any flag, including a flag of the United States, the state of South Carolina, and any other flag sanctioned by these regulations. Flashing Sign: a sign that contains an intermittent or sequential flashing light source that Ilashrs or changes light paltems mare than once every thirty(30) seconds North Augusta Development Code 13-5 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions FREESTANDING SIGNS usually perpendicular to vievrer's line-of-sight.May be double or multi faced and contain thematic embellishment and integral covers or cladding to conceal structural supports. PYLON POLE WITH CLADDING MULTI PANEL PYLON POLE 6REENLFAF p„N",rY MONOLITH MONUMENT figure 5Free;hmdmg Sign Iypes Freestanding Sign (Ground Sign): any sign supported by Integral poles(s), posts) or other structure or frame, the primary purpose of which is to connect it permanently to the ground. Examples Include monument signs and pole signs. A freestanding sign does not include a portable or temporary sign Home Occupation sign:see Identification Sign LOW �! Iconic Sign: a sign that has a particularly distinctive or . a ' artistic value and may visually depict the nature of IT a the business, hoods or services that the buslnesa provides through unique shape and any combination of color, lighting,or historic reference s.. Identification Sign: any un. Flgule 6:Iconic signs wall sign which is limited to tI itI N' it.V ON en 11. the name, address and 1.]884 street number of a building, institution or person and to the activity carried on in the building or institution. Identification signs include nameplates and building name signs. — Illuminated Signany sign Illuminated by an internal or external source of light primarily designed to Illuminate the sign The Illumination Is "I sternal” when the light source Is Figure 9. Idenff,Cltfon sign, North Augusta Development Code 13-6 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions r""'a separate from the sign surface or not 9p contained within the sign, and is directed to ^�'' shine upon the sign. The Illumination is "Internal" when the light source is contained U t fF]IG. I . .iTl '' or created within the sign. Marquee Sign: a sign painted on, attached to jor hung from a marquee. _ Marquee: means a hood or awning of permanent construction without pillars or :- � r posts which is supported from a building wall c 'rw' fl., all and extends beyond the building or building o line; marquees sometimes extend over a property line. Maximum Total Sign Area:the maximum total Figure s:Marquee signage sign area is the sum for all signs contained on a buildingor on the entire lot or project,regardless of the number of buildings,businesses or tenants, not Including exempt or non-permitted signage except as required or exempted herein. Master Signage Plan: a plan that is required when more than one use or business Is located on a lot or within a development whether or not the development is on one lot or more than one lot. A Master Signage Plan should m provide for consistency among signs on the premises with b - regard to location of a freestanding sign(s),location of each sign on the buildings,site,and lighting and coordinate total allowed square footages among the uses or businesses In Figure 9. MultiFacedsign the development. Menu Board. a sign placed at a drivedhru service usually containing a food menu and used for laking orders Multi Faced Sign: any sign that has two or more faces that are separated by more than .. 1 . 10 degrees or with any two (2) faces vlslble from any one (1)point l,, J/U'•�' 'f' �` Mural a painting or other work of .ut ,' t executed directly on a wall Signage painted • ' on walls dors not automatically qualify as a mural Figur u..eh e.muete nevelooment Code 13-7 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions Percentage of Wall Area: the percentage of wall area is calculated for the wall of which the sign is a part or to which the sign or signs is most nearly parallel. Pole Sign: see freestanding sign. Portable Sign: a "Portable Sign' means any sign not permanently affixed to the ground or to a building, including any sign attached to or displayed on a vehicle that is used for the express purpose of advertising a j business establishment, product, service or Y entertainment, when that vehicle is so parked as to , attract the attention of the motoring or pedestrian Figure II:Projecting Sign public. Projecting Sign: a "Projecting Sign" means any sign affixed to, projecting from, and supported by a building. Roof Sign: a "Roof Sign" means �• i51 r' SS�ING any sign erected upon, against or "— MGONT directly above a roof or roof ® eaves, or on top or above the •b°a°•°•°^ ^°^'°'°°°"°" parapet, or on a functional architectural appendage above FIAT the roof. For the purposes of this ® MOUNT Article, a roof shall be considered to be any building surface where .I°.elmaMn rvm�N.v°ion the slope of the surface is less than one and one half to one (1.5:1) relative to horizontal (the rise is one and one half times the run). this does not Include signs legally allowed on a marquee or canopy. Setbackssetbacks should be measured from a property line or the right-of way line unless otherwise spec ified. Sign Area:the area of the sign measured within the most logical geometric figure applying to lines drawn between the outermost points of a sign, but may exclude essential sign structure, foundations, or supports The copy of signs composed of individual letters, numerals or other devices are the sum of the area of the smallest rectangle or other geometric figure encompassing each of said letters or devices. North Guousta Development Code 13-8 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions Ra:=D -Monument Tnnt OI h0 Caa defined by sum ollmagmaryDauntl graPMc and copy Da notcalnmem or concret dbeexground SIGN AREA -. ... /".T+7T Iib r•)i 1 1 drg CanySq^ Calculate area reaby mag nary Panel drawn i around ' Docal cra E damol ,bgmlour Call-pica fur anaohed canopy antlror mhhoune Wall I Fascia Signs SIGN ARCA .................. r Is r Rf.SffT:R.tl vBSne� y.......... 1 Mmud Gain Lotlunng.nmw imnghmhry Danol around other ax^ndurs or derunda ,bur not both Slgna Wdbdrul IntegN background.Celculale agn area by imaginary parcel dream amuM sign mpY SIGNARrA I IYUA.4V�A1 � CYC^nrr::) 59-w,th Inthrl.."tru�gm d Inul Cal—late agna retry ar rnt adhel true tgrnrnd tcmol runuweUnq ssrign uary n ul PR/OT//IG ti nwnanq, svm.Pnn W rnegln.ey band ma and cony Da nor cn ,h',b,d rr.mwn gnnpas Flpule 13 Slgn Atex I nmfIUfahon ®®® Sign Height: the height of a sign is measured from the top of the curb or edge of the roadway where no curb exists,where the curb is closest to any portion of the sign to the top of the highest attached component of the sign. Street Frontage: the measurement of the property frontage on the street where the sign will be located at the right-of- way or property line and to which the sign will be oriented. Mnrth Augusta Development Code 13-9 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions Subdivision/Project Identification sign: means a freestanding sign that identifies a subdivision, multi-occupancy project, or neighborhood developed under one common plan of development, and is located internal to and visible from the initial point of entry to a we eu 4 subdivision or project from surrounding streets. eII �' CY9Ni' io FOR SAI r Temporary Sign: signs for a "temporary cause or Figur\r ies: ien,po,aly sgns event" that occurs only on a scheduled date or time period and for a specific purpose, regardless of whether the event is for commercial or non-commercial purposes.Examples include grand openings of new businesses, church revivals, property for sale, special events, and political campaigns. This includes sidewalk signs or A-frame signs that are moveable. Wall Area: the total area of the u"nA,knoM1 wall, or connected wall sections that are generally parallel to each other, on the side of a building or [1010. 9 T1 lease space within a building, that II!' I I 11n�Bp1�h1 faces a street, parking area or ■ courtyard or other similar openi` °4°°-` space.Areas of more than one wall r7-- may not be combined to calculate a R F. larger permissible sign area for one rr Al rvef lsme,Me'Iclen§IM1 avn tMfioi lM1elaSatle Vu.rM1M1 1pnegnN rested ILe wall, PmcemaqedVVMNI-1M1epMmdIM1e NSn o.111V1m1\V AarzAgnaAe cq,e zdxaPvaen,pp d\he\d,l f,,N x111,ie,iMil si�,s°m\he64rtle �+n"1 e:aeea u,e�e,�mm�nd+i axe,aye, Wall Sign: a "Wall Sign" means any sign painted on the outside of a building, or attached to, and erected parallel to the face of a building and supported throughout its length by such building. 1! i1' 1171 Window Sign: a "Window Sign" means any sign installed inside or t oulsldc a building within six (6) inches of a window or on the inside surface of a window that is visible from outside the building. This N... .ra term does not include merchandise located in a window. North Auausta Development Code 13-10 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions 13.5 GENERAL PROVISIONS 1. Sign Area: is the measured area of a sign as defined herein.-The area allowed for each zoning district or use may not exceed the amounts allowed In this chapter. a. Maximum Total Sign Area shall not exceed these regulations as contained herein. 2. Wall Signs a. The maximum total square footage of sign area for all wall signs is the sum of all wall signs on any elevation. b. Lots fronting on two (2) or more streets are allowed the permitted wall sign area for each street frontage. However, the total sign area that is oriented to a particular street may not exceed the maximum sign area allowed on that particular street or the maximum total permitted sign area. 3. Freestanding or Ground Signs a. One (1)freestanding sign per site,lot or parcel may be permitted. b. Where more than one(1)business or use occupies a parcel,individual signs for individual businesses or uses may be consolidated on one (1) freestanding sign that meets the maximum total sign area limitations for a freestanding sign as provided herein. ; c. A developed through lot which fronts on two arterials, offers site access from both arterials and is not less than three hundred (300)feet deep(the distance between the two arterials) may have two (2) freestanding signs, one located on each of the two arterials. In such cases the second freestanding sign is limited in size to not more than two-thirds (2/3) the area permitted for the first freestanding sign. d. When two (2) identical sign faces are placed back to back, the sign area shall be computed by the measurement of one (1) of the faces where: i. Both faces cannot be viewed from any point at the same time,and; ii. Such sign faces are part of the same structure; and iii. The sign faces are not more than twenty-four (24)inches apart. 4. Pedestrian and Vehicular Clearance a. All signs constructed over a public or private pedestrian walkway or area where pedestrians may walk or congregate shall be constructed to provide a clearance of not less than seven (7) feet from the grade level below the sign to the lowest element of the sign structure. b. Signs and sign structures projecting over vehicular access and parking areas shall be constructed to provide a clearance of not less than eight (8) feet from the grade level below the sign to the lowest element of the sign structure. S Sight Urttame Rcqulrvments North Augusta Development Code 13-11 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions a. No sign should be placed within the sight distance triangle as required in Article 14 of this code. 6. Master Signage Plan Required a. A"Master Signage Plan" is required as noted in this chapter. b. This plan shall, at a minimum: I. Show or outline each suite, building, and Its associated facade square footages and allowed square footages. ii. The total square footages and placement allowed for each suite and/or individual building within the development for freestanding signage iii. The total square footages and placement allowed for each suite and/or individual building within the development for wall signage Iv. Materials v. Illumination vi. Must meet the requirements of this ordinance. vii. A Master Signage Plan may be submitted and approved with any site plan or plat, or Individually, and must be approved prior to the issuance of any sign permit. viii. A Master Signage Plan may be revised at any time, however, any revised plan must meet the requirements of the code In force at the time of the revision. 7. Illumination a. Any sign that is internally illuminated with a translucent face or sign panel may utilize"daylight" bulbs as the light source provided that no more than thirty percent (30%) of the sign face is white or light in color. Sign faces where the amount of white or light colored space exceeds thirty percent (30%)shall utilize "cool white" bulbs (or equivalent)as the light source. b. Blank sign faces and panels shall be a dark color regardless of the type of bulb utilized. 13.6 EXEMPT SIGNAGE 1) Public Notice Signs a) Any public notice or warning issued by the city, county, state or federal government is exempt from these regulations. 2) Signs Interior to a Project or on the Interior of Buildings and Not Visible from a Right of Way a) Signs not visible from a rglht of wary or visible hon, lhv Pxtnnot of the building are exempt from these regulations. Any sign inside a building and visible from North Auausta Development Code 13-12 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions the exterior of the building that is not a window sign shall be considered a wall sign. 3) Government Signs a) Permanent or temporary signs erected by or on behalf of the city,county,state or federal government identifying streets or public property, conveying public information, and directing or regulating pedestrian or vehicular traffic are exempt from these regulations. 4) Public Utility Information Signs a) Informational signs of a public utility regarding its poles, lines, pipes or facilities are exempt from these regulations. 5) Address Signs a) The city finds and determines that address lettering that is unreadable creates unsafe traffic situations and inhibits the provision of public services. b) Address numbering is required on all structures in accordance with this section to be readable from the street. Street numbers shall have the following minimum heights: I) Three(3)inches on the front door or front wall surface of a residential dwelling unit; ii) Eight(8) inches on the front door or wall surface of a commercial structure; iii) One and three-fourths (1.75) inches on any mailbox located adjacent to the sidewalk, curb or edge of pavement. 13.7 SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY 1) Non-Profit Street Banners a) Banners advertising events of public interest sponsored by non-profit, non- commercial agencies and which are placed at street locations specifically authorized for display by the City Council may be approved. 2) Private Signs on Public Property or Right of Way a) Private signs shall not be placed on any public property or right of way without an approved encroachment permit authorizing such sign or expwss allowance In this code The Director may remove signs found to be in violation of this section without prior notification to the property owner. this In(ludes +Igor held by humans oc other dcwlces within the right of way. 13.8 ALLOWED SIGNAGE 1) Applicability:Signage shall not exceed the limits as defined herein. If a sign type is not listed in that district/use, that type of signage is not allowed in that district/use. North Augusta Development Code 13-13 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions Zoning district applies to the district as established in Article 3, Zoning Districts. Use is more precise than the zoning district. If there is a conflict between district and use, use shall prevail. 2) Signage Allowed In Residential Uses and Districts a) Subdivision/Project Identification Signs I) The size,location and design of subdivision entrance signs shall be included on the approved preliminary plat. If a subdivision sign is requested after the plat has been approved it may be approved in accordance with this section. it) If a Subdivision/Project Identification Sign is preferred within an existing subdivision or as part of a phased development,a "Master Signage Plan" shall be required. iii) Subdivision Identification Signs must meet the following: (1) Not more than one (1) subdivision entrance sign shall be located at the entry to any subdivision as identified on the preliminary plat. (2) If two (2)identical monument signs are used,they may not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in size or four (4) feet in height and must be placed symmetrically on each side of an entry road. (3) Subdivision entrance signs may be located in the right of way within a required median but must be outside of the paved section of the roadway iv) Shall not be internally illuminated. b) Constructions Signs I) General Requirements (1) Signs must be located on private property. (2) Signs must abut a public road frontage at the main entrance to the project (3) Signs must be removed prior to the Issuance of the final (ertibra(e of Occupancy, Maintenance,or Performance Guarantee a% applieablP (4) one sign is allowed per project, (S) If additional Construction Signage Is preferred within an existing, established subdivision or project,or as part of a phased development where multiple construction sign% may be desired. (a) A"Master signage Plan" %hall be required (b) I ach secondary sign may not exceed the square footage allowed for each Con%lructlon sign (c) Signs may be placed only at the main entry points to the pha%P or sub phase (6) Shall not be Illuminated h) Allowed Square I ootage (1) Projects containing IO or mor(, lot%or unit% (a) Maximum Square I oolage: 32 sq fl (b) Maximum Height: R It (2) Projects containing less than 10 unit% Nnrrh Aummta nevelonment Code 13-14 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions (a) Maximum Square Footage: 16 sq ft. (b) Maximum Height: 8ft. c) Temporary Signage I) Shall not exceed six(6)square feet on any sign. ii) Shall not be illuminated. d) Signage on Vacant Lots in Residential Districts I) Parcels 5 acres or more: 32 sq ft. II) Parcels with less than 5 acres, but over 1 acre: 16 sq ft. iii) Parcels 1 acre or less: 6 sq ft. iv) Shall not be illuminated. e) Identification Signage i) Must be attached to the building li) Shall be mounted flush to or not project more than 4 inches from the building iii) Area shall not exceed 2 square feet. iv) Shall not be illuminated. f) Single-family Dwelling Units, Townhouses, Rowhouses or Individual Mobile Homes i) Applicability:this category applies to single lots in any zoning district that are currently used for single-family,townhomes on individual lots,or duplex uses. This does not include "condo' developments where units do not have individual lots extending away from the footprint of the unit. ii) No sign in a single-family district or use shall be internally illuminated. iii) Allowed Signage: (1) Total Maximum Signage for all signs on a property:8 sq ft. (2) Wall Signs Maximum Square footage: 4 sq ft. (3) Freestanding or Ground Signs (a) Maximum Square Footage: 4 sq ft. (b) Maximum Height:4 ft. (c) Minimum Setbacks: 5 ft.from all property lines. (4) Accessory Signs (a) Maximum Square Footage: 4 sq ft. (b) Maximum Height: 2 ft. (c) Minimum Setbacks: 0 ft. from all property lines, except as needed to avoid the sight triangle. g) Multi-family Districts and Uses i) Applicability:this category applies to multi-family developments in any zoning district with three or more residential units on a single lot and that do not fall under single-family or duplex uses. ii) Allowed Signage: (1) Total Maximum Signage for all signs on a property: 150 sq ft. .�_�. .........�.. n.,.,vi.......e... r,. . 13-15 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions (2) Wall Signs Maximum Square footage: (a) Maximum Area: 100 sq ft. or 5°%of Wall Area,whichever is greater (3) Freestanding or Ground Signs (a) Maximum Square Footage: 50 sq ft. (b) Maximum Height: 5 ft. (c) Minimum Setbacks: 5 ft.front, 10 ft. side (4) Accessory Signs (a) Maximum Square Footage:4 sq ft. (b) Maximum Height: 2 ft. (c) Minimum Setbacks: 0 ft. from all property lines, except as needed to avoid the sight triangle. i i I I i i' 13-16 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions TABLE 13-1 RESIDENTIAL USES SIGN AREA CHART All signs Wall Signs Freestanding Signs Maximum Area(SF) Maximum Area may not of all signs may not exceed square footage exceed the or percentage of wall maximum area area,whichever is less Type of Sign or use allowed 0 v Y Q Q E2 Y C x E ' n M Ei vi a Type of sign or use ' ? E X 00 x p X f S O b 1. ingle Dwelling Units• 8 4 -- 4 4 5 5 2. Multi-Family Structure" 150 100 5 50 5 5 10 3. Construction Signage,los lots or 3r µ units 4. onstruction Signage,less than 10 lb 8 lots or units S. Ignage on Vacant lots over 5 7� µ acres 6. Signage on Vacant Lots less than 5 16 µ acres 7. Signage on Vacant lots 1 acre or t, 4 -- CSS S. Subdivision/Project Identification 64• -- Signs' 9. «essor 51 ns 4 10. V emporary Signs t' 4 11. tdentificatlon Sign Notes to Table 13-1 --2' means that the restriction does not apply. Please see the definitions to clarify how to measure these requirements. • "SF" means square feet. • •See text for further restrictions on size and layout. Mn. h Apnusta Development Code 13-17 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions 3) Non-Residential Uses a) Applicability: restrictions in this category apply to developments in any zoning district that are currently used for non-residential purposes. If a non-residential use is legally occupying a residentially zoned lot,the Director shall determine the closest applicable district and sign requirements. b) Special Provisions for ShoppingCenters: (1) A Master Signage Plan is required for any new shopping centers permitted after January 1, 2020.A Master Signage Plan is recommended for existing Shopping Centers. (2) Maximum Square Footage: 1000 sq ft. or 10% of wall area, whichever is less. 4) Signage Allowed in Non-Residential Districts and Uses a) Maximum Total Square Footage of All Signage i) NC Zoning: (1) Maximum Square Footage: 200 sq ft. or 4%of ground floor area,or 3 sq ft per linear foot of street frontage,whichever is least. ii) OC Zoning: (1) Maximum Square Footage: 300 sq ft. or 6%of ground floor area,or 3 sq ft per linear foot of street frontage,whichever is least. iii) GC &TC Zoning: (1) Maximum Square Footage: 300 sq ft. or 10°%of ground floor area, or 3 sq ft per linear foot of street frontage,whichever is least. iv) Neighborhood Preservation Overlay (1) Maximum Square Footage: 200 sq ft. or 6%of ground floor area, or 3 sq fl per linear foot of street frontage, whichever is least. v) Highway Corridor Overlay (1) Maximum Square Footage: 300 sq ft. or 10% or 6 sq ft per linear ft of frontage,whichever is least. vi) Georgia Avenue Overlay (1) Maximum Square Footage: 100 sq ft. or 10%or 6 sq ft per linear fl of frontage,whichever is least. vii) Shopping Centers (1) Maximum Square Footage: 1000 sq ft. or 5%of ground floor area, 1 sq ft per linear foot of street frontage,whichever is least. b) Subdivision/Prole(t identification Sign (1) The size,location and design of subdivision entrance signs may be included on the approved sne plan. If a sign is requested after the plat or plan has been approved it may be approved in accordance with this section. North Auausta Development Code 13-18 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions (2) If a Subdivision/Project Identification Sign is preferred within an existing subdivision or as part of a phased development, a "Master Signage Plan" shall be required. (3) Not more than one (1) subdivision entrance sign or signs shall be located each entrance to any project. (4) If two(2)identical monument signs are used,they may not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in size or four (4) feet in height and must be placed symmetrically on each side of an entry road. (5) Subdivision/Project entrance signs may be located in the right of way within a required median but must be outside of the paved section of the roadway. c) Constructions Signs: I) General Requirements (1) Signs must be located on private property. (2) Signs must abut a public road frontage at the main entrance to the project. (3) Signs must be removed prior to the Issuance of the final Certificate of Occupancy, Maintenance, or Performance Guarantee as applicable (4) One sign is allowed per project. (a) If additional Construction Signage is preferred within an existing, established subdivision or project, or as part of a phased development where multiple construction signs may be desired: (i) A"Master Signage Plan' shall be required (ii) Each secondary sign may not exceed the square footage allowed for each Construction sign (Ili)signs may be placed only at the main entry points to the phaso or sub phase. (5) Shall not be Illuminated tl) Allowed Square Footage: (1) Projects(onlalnlnR more than 40000 square feet or processed as a main, site plan: (a) Maximum Square I ootage: 3) sq it - (b) Maximum height: 8 it (2) Projects developed under a minor site plan: (a) Maximum square I ootage: 16 sq ft (b) Maximum Height 8 ft d) Temporary Signs I) In the NC District: (1) Maximum Square Footage: 6 sq ft. (2) Maximum Height:4 ft. ii) In all other districts: (1) Maximum Square Footage: 16 sq. ft. (2) Maximum Height: 8 ft. North Auausta Develooment Code 13-19 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions (3) Shall not be illuminated e) Signage on Vacant Lots I) Parcels 5 acres or more: (1) Maximum Square Footage: 32 sq ft. ii) Maximum height,8 ft. ill) Parcels with less than 5 acres, and over 1 acre: (1) Maximum Square Footage: 16 sq ft. (2) Maximum height: 8ft. iv) Parcels one acre or less: (1) Maximum Square Footage: 6 sq ft. (2) Maximum Height: 4 ft. v) Shall not be Illuminated. f) Identification Signage i) Must be attached to the building ii) Shall be mounted flush to or not project more than 4 inches from the building iii) Area shall not exceed 2 square feet. iv) Shall not be illuminated. g) Accessory Signs I) Maximum Square Footage: 4 sq ft. ii) Maximum Height: 2' iii) Minimum Setbacks: 0' from all property lines, except as needed to avoid the sight triangle. iv) Shall not be illuminated. v) Accessory Signs are not allowed in the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District. h) Window Signs I) No window sign shall obscure mato than fifty(50)percent of the total window area on any single facade, ill Window signs should not completely obscure the view Into the business nr office except as allowed herein Ill) Window signs shall count towards the total allowed square foolalte of sittnalte allowed on any parcel or building iv) Window tinting or hosling with no design, words, or any other graphic that could be (onsldered a sign would not qualify as a window sign v) Window signs are not allowed in the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District. I) Wall Signs i) NCZoning: (1) Maximum Square Footage: 160 sq ft., or 10% of wall area, whichever is less. Nnrth Auousta Develooment Code 13-20 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions OC, 6C and 1( Zoning. (1) Maximum Square Footage: 300 sq ft., or 10% of wall area, whichever is less. iii) Neighborhood Preservation Overlay (1) Maximum Square Footage: 160 sq ft. (2) Signs shall not be internally illuminated. (3) Externally illuminated signs and signs in which the letters or graphics are constructed of neon tubing are permitted. iv) Highway Corridor Overlay (1) Maximum Square Footage: 300 sq ft.or 10°%of wall area,whichever is less. v) Georgia Avenue Overlay (1) Maximum Square Footage: 100 sq ft.or 7°%of wall area,whichever is less. vi) Shopping Centers (1) Maximum Square Footage: 1000 sq ft. or 10%of wall area,whichever is less. j) Freestanding Signs I) NC Zoning: (1) Maximum Square Footage: 60 sq ft. or 0.25 sq ft per linear foot of street frontage,whichever is less. (2) Maximum Height: 10' (3) Minimum Setbacks: S' front, 10'side ii) OC Zoning: (1) Maximum Square Footage: 100 sq ft. or 0.5 sq ft per linear foot of street frontage,whichever is less. (2) Maximum Height: 12' (3) Minimum Setbacks: 5'front, 10' side iii) GC Zoning: (1) Maximum Square Footage: 100 sq ft. or 0.5 sq ft per linear foot of street frontage,whichever is less. (2) Maximum Height: 20' (3) Minimum Setbacks: 5' front, 10' side iv) TC Zoning: (1) Maximum Square Footage: 100 sq ft. or 1 sq ft per linear foot of street frontage,whichever is less. (2) Maximum Height: 25' (3) Minimum Setbacks: 5' front, 10' side v) Overlay District Standards (1) Highway Corridor Overlay (a) Maximum Square footage: 100 sq ft. or 0.5 sq ft per linear foot of street frontage,whichever is less (b) Maximum Height: 25' (c) Minimum Setbacks: 5' front, 30' side (2) Neighborhood Preservation Overlay Nn. h Cunueta Development Code 13-21 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions (a) Maximum Square Footage: 60 sq ft.or 0.5 sq ft per linear foot of street frontage,whichever is less. (b) Maximum Height: 10 ft. (c) Minimum Setbacks: 5 ft front,5 ft side (d) Signs shall not be internally illuminated. (e) Externally illuminated signs and signs in which the letters or graphics are constructed of neon tubing are permitted. (3) Georgia Avenue Overlay (a) Maximum Square Footage: 20 sq ft.or 0.25 sq ft. per linear foot of street frontage, whichever is less. (b) Maximum Height: 8 ft. (c) Minimum Setbacks: Oft. (d) Signs shall not be internally illuminated. vi) Shopping Centers (1) Maximum Square Footage: 150 sq ft.or 0.5 sq ft per linear foot of street frontage,whichever is less. (2) Maximum Height: 25 ft. (3) Minimum Setbacks: 5 ft. front, loft. side k) Menu Boards I) Maximum Square Footage: 32 sq fl. it) Maximum Height: 8 fl. Iii) Must be located to the side or the rear of the building. iv) May be Internally Illuminated,however, no light from the menu board should be easily visible from any surrounding residential use. v) lighting must be turned off when the business Is closed. vi) May be exempt if not visible from any public right of way,whether internal or external to the project 1) Electronic Readerboards i) Shall be used only in the OC, GC,TC, and IND districts ill Shall not exceed 50%of the sign area of which it is a part iii) Must have a dark or black background. iv) Shall not display any animation, scrolling, flashing, or the appearance of animation or other prohibited sequence of lighting. v) Electronic Readerboards are prohibited in the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay. m) Changeable Copy I) Shall be used only in the OC, GC and TC districts it) Must be part of a larger wall or freestanding sign iii) Shall not exceed 30%of the sign area of which it is a part. iv) Changeable Copy signs are prohibited in the Georgia Avenue and Neighborhood Preservation Overlay. u,.wh essusta Develooment Code 13-22 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions TABLE 13.2 NON-RESIDENTIAL SIGN AREA BY USE OR ZONE All Signs Wall Signs Freestanding signs Maximum TOTAL Maximum SF Maximum SF of all signs is is the lesser Maximum SF is the lesser of SF,if not the lesser of of G or H otherwise B,or C,or EorF specified A B C D E F G H I J R c w N x E LL E Q M e E q E m E t a use or zoning District E ' w Q `o c .n w e a E �• •% O LL N J jX �• r 6 LL N w LL 1. Neighborhood Commercial 200 4 3 160 10 60 0.25 10 5/10 6 (NC) 2. Office Commercial (OC) 300 6 3 300 10 100 0.50 12 5/30 16 3. eneral Commercial(GC) 300 30 3 300 10 100 0.50 20 5/10 16 4. horoughfare Commercial 300 10 3 300 10 100 1 25 5/10 16 (TC) 6. Highway Corridor Overlay 300 10 6 300 10 100 0.50 25 5/10 16 (HC) 7. Neighborhood Preservation 200 6 3 160 -- 60 0.50 10 5/5 6 Overlay(NP) a. raditional Neighborhood 50 5 2 50 5 25 0.25 6 0/0 6 Development(TND) 9. Industrial(IND) 300 2 3 -- -- 150 0.50 20 5/10 16 12. Shopping Centers 1,000 5 1 1,000 10 150 0.50 25 5/10 16 13. anopy Signs 50'Yo of canopy 14. lectronic Readerboards, S0%ol sll{n arra 3S. hangeable Message Signs' {0%0l si1;n arra Construction Signage, Mayor Ito Plan 16. onstructlon Signage, Minor 16 R 16 Ito Plan v. Signage on Vacant Lots over 47 g {) 5 acres 15. Signage on Vacant Lots loss 11 4 16 than 5 acres 19. Subdivision/Project 64 -- Identification Signs 20. ccessory SI ns 4 21. Tom orarySl m, R If' 22. Temporary SI ns,NC Olstrlct 4' t' North Auausta Development Code 13-23 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions All Signs Wall Signs Freestanding Signs Maximum TOTAL Maximum SF Maximum SF of all signs is is the lesser Maximum 5F is the lesser of SF,if not the lesser of of G or H otherwise B,or C,or EorF specified A B C D E F G H 1 1 K N q b m A a use or zoning District c LL E 3 E a ° c Af°° a E 'X CX d m O OJS _ A f 6 is 23. Window Signs - window area 24. Identification is. Menu Boards - - - - 8 32 Notes to Table 13-2 —" means that the restriction does not apply. e Please see the definitions to clarify how to measure these requirements. e "sr means square feet. - See text for further restrictions on size and layout. North Aunusta Development Code 13-24 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions 5) Downtown a) Applicability: any property zoned "D, Downtown," regardless of the use of the property. b) Maximum Total Square Footage of Signage i) Maximum Square Footage: 200 sq ft. or 4%of ground floor area, or 3 sq ft per linear foot of street frontage, whichever is less. c) Illumination: I) Signs shall not be internally illuminated. ii) Externally illuminated signs and signs in which the letters or graphics are constructed of neon tubing are permitted. iii) Illuminated signs shall not be oriented such that the direction and Intensity of lighting creates glare or a hazardous condition for drivers or pedestrians. iv) Plastic box signs and signs constructed primarily of plastic are not permitted. Plastic and vinyl lettering are permitted. d) Window Signs I) No window sign shall obscure more than fifty(50)percent of the total window area on any single facade. ii) Window signs should not completely obscure the view into the business or office except as allowed herein. iii) Window signs count towards the total allowed square footage of signage allowed on any parcel or building iv) Window tinting or frosting with no design, words, or any other graphic that could he considered a sign would not quakily as a window sign. v) Window signs may be painted on the inside of the window. Rigid plastic sheets with paint or vinyl lettering are permitted as window signs. vi) Window signs shall not be internally illuminated. vii) Window signs in which the letters or graphics are constructed of neon tubing, are permitted. viii)Window signs are not allowed in the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District. e) Accessory Signs i) Maximum Square Footage: 4 sq ft. ii) Maximum Height: 2 ft. iii) Minimum Setbacks:0 ft.from all property lines,except as needed to avoid the sight triangle. iv) Shall not be illuminated. Q (cm%tru(tlons Slgn% I) General Requlfements (1) Signs must be located on private property North Augusta Development Code 13-25 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions (2) Signs must abut a public road frontage at the main entrance to the project. (3) Signs must be removed prior to the issuance of the final Certificate of Occupancy, Maintenance,or Performance Guarantee as applicable. (4) One sign is allowed per project. (a) If additional Construction Signage is preferred within an existing, established subdivision or project,or as part of a phased development where multiple construction signs may be desired: (I) A"Master Signage Plan" shall be required. (ii) Each secondary sign may not exceed the square footage allowed for each Construction sign. (iii)Signs may be placed only at the main entry points to the phase or sub-phase. (5) Shall not be Illuminated It) Allowed Square Footage: (1) Projects containing more than 40,000 square feet or processed as a major site plan: (a) Maximum Square Footage: 32 sq ft. (b) Maximum height: 8 ft. (2) Projects developed under a minor site plan: (a) Maximum Square Footage: 16 sq. ft. (b) Maximum Height: 8 ft, g) temporary Signs i) Maximum Square footage:six(6) square feel it) temporary signs within the public right-of-way or advertising special sales or activities during business hours nutst be removed at closing. III) Shall not be Illuminated. Iv) temporary signs may be placed 1111110 public Agit of way If: (1) Must be placed on the sidewalk. (2) Shall not be more than 20' from the public entrance of a business (3) Shall not restrict free movement of the public road or sidewalk and maintain a free a walkway of not less than five (5)feet at all times (4) Shall be removed front the sidewalk when the business Is closed. h) Slgnag0 on Vacant lots 1) Vacant non tmIdenllal zoned partrls may have the following temporary signage: (1) Parcels S acres or more: 32 sq ft (2) Parcels with less than S a(ms, 16 sq fl (3) Shall not be illuminated i) Wall Signs (a) Wall signs shall be placed in existing architectural sign panels integral to the building facade when such a sign panel exists. North Augusta Development Code 13-26 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions (b) Maximum Square Footage: 100 sq ft.,or 10%of wall area,whichever is less. J) Projecting Signs (1) Projecting signs shall be extended no more than six (6) feet from the buildingto which it is affixed. (2) Only one (1) projecting sign is permitted per building frontage, provided, however, that multi-tenant buildings in non-residential districts may include one (1) projecting sign per tenant in addition to wall signs, and provided that such signs are spaced not closer than twenty (20) feet horizontally from another projecting sign. (3) A projecting sign shall not exceed 12 square feet (4) Signs that project into the right-of-way must have an encroachment permit as required by the City of North Augusta or SCDOT, as applicable. k) Canopy or Awning Signs i) A canopy or awning may be used as a sign surface only if: (1) No wall sign is included on the same facade. (2) The message does not extend in any direction above,below or beyond the canopy edge. (3) The message is an integral part of the canopy or awning covering. (4) Signage on the canopy or awning sign does not exceed one-half(Y,)of the area bounded by the edges of the canopy or awning visible from the public right of way. (If the only signage for the building is on the fringe drip-flap portion of the canopy, the entire portion of said area may be utilized for signage.) 1) Marquee Signs i) A building is permitted one marquee sign in addition to a wall sign. ii) A marquee sign shall not be permitted if the building employs a freestanding, monument, canopy or awning sign. iii) The maximum sign surface shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the building; facade or wall area to which the sign is attached, up to a maximum of twenty (20) square feet.The maximum area shall be measured as a percentage of the wall or facade to which the sign is attached, whichever results in a smaller area. Iv) Alternate designs for marquee signage may be considered as konl( slggts and may follow the process for approval of iconic signs m) Freestanding or Ground Signs i) One (1) sign per building may be located In lieu of a canopy sign if a wall or canopy sign does not provide adequate visibility. ii) The sign may be located on the sidewalk in the right of way if an encroachment permit or agreement required by the city and SCDOT has been approved and issued. North Augusta Development Code 13-27 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions (1) The sign shall not exceed eight (8)feet in height. (2) The pole and base of such signs shall be constructed of decorative black, or other approved dark color, metal. No portion of the shaft shall have a diameter exceeding ten (30) inches. (3) The sign panel or message area shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in area. (4) The sign shall not obstruct or interfere with pedestrian traffic, parking or lines of sight required for traffic safety (sight triangle). iii) Monument Signs—Ground mounted or monument signs are permitted under the following conditions: (1) Such signs shall not exceed five (5)feet in height and twenty(20)square feet in area. (2) Such signs shall not be located within the public right of way. (3) Such signs shall be set back from the right of way no less than one (1) foot. (Rev. 5-21-12; Ord. 2012-08) (4) Such signs shall not obstruct or interfere with pedestrian traffic, parking or lines of sight required for traffic safety (sight triangle). n) Electronic Readerboards I) Shall not exceed 50°%of the sign area of which it is a part ill Must have a dark or black background. iii) Shall not display any animation, scrolling, flashing, or the appearance of animation or other prohibited sequence of lighting. iv) Electronic Readerboards are prohibited in the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay. o) Changeable Copy I) Must be part of a larger wall or freestanding sign ii) Shall not exceed 30%of the sign area of which it is a part. iii) Changeable Copy signs are prohibited in the Georgia Avenue and Neighborhood Preservation Overlay. p) Iconic Signs I) Iconic signage may be installed In lieu of any allowed signage on any building In the Downtown District after review and approval by the North Augusta City Council until such time as a Design or Architectural Review Board are In place. After approval, all signs must be properly pefmlited through Planning and Development and the Building Standards Department, as applicable b) Iconic signage may encroach on public right of way If an encroachment agreement Is Ixued by the City 1 nglneei uq lhose signs may be Illuminated externally, Internally, or with neon Signs utilizing Illumination that radiates a glare or light greater than one half foot candle at the properly line on which the sign Is located are prohibited North Augusta Development Code 13-28 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions q) Public Art i) Public Art may be installed in the Downtown District after review and approval by the North Augusta City Council until such time as a Design or Architectural Review Board are in place. After approval, all art must be properly permitted through Planning and Development and the Building Standards Department, as applicable. ii) Public Art may encroach on public right-of-way if an encroachment agreement is issued by the City Engineer. r) Murals i) Murals may be painted on any wall in the Downtown District after review and approval by the North Augusta City Council until such time as a Design or Architectural Review Board are in place.After approval, all art must be properly permitted through Planning and Development and the Building Standards Department, as applicable. North Auausta Development Code 13-29 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions TABLE 13-3 DOWNTOWN SIGN AREA BY TYPE All Signs Wall Signs Freestanding Signs Maximum TOTAL Maximum Maximum SF is the SF of all signs is SF is the lesser of Maximum SF the lesser of lesser of G or H B,or C,or EorF A B c D E F G H I J K E a E E I. all 100 10 -- -- -- -- -- 2. Free Standing/Ground 100 30 6 100 7 20 .5 8 0/0 -- 3. Canopy or Awning -- — -- -- -- - 50%of canopy 4. Marquee 20 sf or 5%of __ __ __ marquee facade 4. Window 50%of window -- area 6. Projecting — — 7. Electronic Re aderboard 8. Changeable Copy — — 9. emporary — — 10. 1(0111( — — — — — -- -- 11' Idenlifi(alion — — — — — "' -" — 1 12. Ac(essmy 4 13. a(anllots',wresm SJ — — — — — — — — 31 morn 14. Vncanl lots under 5a,r(,% 14 — -- — -- -- — -- — 16 15. Menu Boards 16. Conslnullon SlgnagP, - 0,OIX)sl m Malm Sit,- t1 {1 Plan 17. ConsuuWon SlBnagP, 16 Mlnnr SItP flan Notes to Table 13-3 —" means that the restriction does not apply. Please see the definitions to clarify how to measure these requirements. "SF" means square feet. See text for further restrictions on size and layout. North Augusta Development Code 13-30 EXHIBIT A: RZT 19-003 DRAFT NADC Article 13 Revisions 6) Special (.Oned D61rIC6 a) For TND, PD and mixed use developments,the signage allowed should correspond to the use of the lot or portion the building for that use. If there is not a primary use of a building, such as in a mixed use development, the total allowed square footage may be coordinated between uses with a Master Signage plan.The total square footage allowed shall not exceed the total square footage allowed for any use. b) Conservation Subdivisions: should be calculated the same as all other residential uses. c) Public Districts:as approved by the City Council. d) Critical Resource Areas: based on the use of the property and the most closely related zoning district as determined by the Director of Planning and Development. 13.9 PROHIBITED SIGNS 1) Flashing Signs: Any sign which displays intermittent or flashing illumination which changes more than once in any thirty(30)second period is prohibited. 2) Portable Signs:Any portable sign, except when used as a temporary sign as permitted in these regulations, is prohibited. 3) Signs Attached to Fences, Poles,Trees:Any sign or advertising device attached to or painted on a fence, power or telephone pole,tree, stone or any other natural object is prohibited. 4) Roof Signs 5) Fluttering Signs:Any fluttering ribbon and any banner or similar device is prohibited. 6) Illuminated Tubing: Any illuminated tubing outlining property lines,open sales areas or parking areas is prohibited. Illuminated tubingthat is attached and integral to an original architectural detail of a building is permitted. 7) Inflatable Signs or Decoration: Any inflatable sign or sign affixed to a tethered balloon,where such sign is visible from the property line, is prohibited. 8) Reflective Paint and Lighting:Any sign with "day-glow" or highly reflecting coloring, paint or lighting or any sign that conflicts or may conflict with traffic flow or the visibility of vehicle drivers or pedestrians is prohibited. - 9) Spot and Strobe Lights:Any spot light or light that shines into the sky or the clouds, moveable or non-moveable,for the purpose of attracting attention to a location is not permitted. 10)Billboards 11)Multi-faced Signs 12)Any sign within the right-of-way except as expressly allowed herein. North Auousta Development Code 13-31 ORDINANCE NO.2019-14 AMENDING THE NORTH AUGUSTA DEVLOPMENT CODE ARTICLE 13: SIGNS OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF ORDINANCES WHEREAS, on December 17, 2007, by Ordinance 2007-22, the North Augusta City Council adopted the North Augusta Development Code; and WHEREAS,pursuant to Title 6,Chapter 29 of the South Carolina Code,the North Augusta Planning Commission may recommend amendments to the Development Code for the purposes of technical and legal clarification,error correction,and to accommodate the needs of the City's residents,provided such amendments are consistent with the City's 2017 Comprehensive Plan;and WHEREAS, at its regularly scheduled meeting of June 20, 2019, the North Augusta Planning Commission held a duly advertised public hearing to review and receive public comment on the proposed revisions as attached herein as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, upon completion of their review, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended to the City Council that the text changes be approved; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and City Council in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof,that the section of the Development Code is revised as shown in Exhibit A. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA,SOUTH CAROLINA,ON THIS_DAY OF ,2019. FIRST READING: SECOND READING: ROBERT A.PETTIT,MAYOR THIRD READING: ATTEST: SHARON LAMAR.CITY CLERK