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�/. <br /> t H. SIGNAGE <br /> 2 Adding signage to a commercial or <br /> 3 institutional fa�ade is appropriate if the <br /> 4 elevation was designed to incorporate a � <br /> �. <br /> 5 sign. New signage should always <br /> 6 enhance the building's architectural ��� <br /> � character and should never be mounted <br /> 8 on a fa ade that conceals or dama es } � �+�'� j � ;.r. <br /> � 9 . .:: �, � ,;��" , • <br /> 9 features. Graphics screened onto �?�''�� �� � � � <br /> , �� ���� <br /> l0 display windows or awnings valances _ x- � <br /> ,�,� <br /> 11 still remain popular alternatives to more •{;e,, � � `� �� <br /> 12 permanent applications. New si gns and � ___ <br /> 13 their posts or bases should be compatible with the landmark property in materials, <br /> 14 scale, design, color, and location. The location of new signs should take into <br /> 15 account the visual character of the landmark property as well as visibility of the sign <br /> 16 for the intended audience. <br /> 17 <br /> 18 Property owners should contact Orange County Planning Staff to review <br /> 19 appropriate sign regulations and permit fees. <br /> 20 <br /> 21 <br /> 22 DESIGN STANDARDS for Signage <br /> 23 <br /> 24 II-H-1. Retain and preserve historic signage, including its design and color. <br /> 25 <br /> 26 II-H-2. Replace missing, deteriorated, or damaged signs with new signs that are <br /> 27 compatible with the character of the property in scale, material, design, and color. <br /> 28 <br /> 29 II-H-3. Minimize the quantity of new signage and locate signage so it does not diminish the <br /> 3o architectural or historic character of the landmark building, structure or site. <br /> 31 <br /> 32 II-H-4. Illuminate new signage in a manner consistent with the historic character of the <br /> 33 landmark building and site. (See related Standards for Exterior Lighting.) <br /> 34 <br /> 9/27/2010 Draft Orange County Design Standards 23 <br />