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108 <br /> Article 6: Development Standards <br /> Section 6.12:Signs <br /> (b) Only one wall sign per teRaRt or buildiRg GGGUpaRt is allowed, and only <br /> (3) Buckhorn EDD& Eno EDD Only <br /> The following criteria shall govern the number, size, and height of identification <br /> signs in the Buckhorn and Eno EDDs: <br /> TABLE 6.12.14.B.3: BUCKHORN AND ENO DD <br /> IDENTIFICATION . -. <br /> Maximum Number of Signs 3 per use <br /> Maximum Number of Freestanding Signs 1 peruse <br /> Maximum Total Square Footage of All Signs 200 s . ft. <br /> Maximum Size of Any Sin 75 sq. ft. <br /> Maximum Height of Any Sin 12 ft. <br /> {C) Directional/Informational Signs <br /> In lieu of the requirements contained in Section 6.12.11(G), the following requirements <br /> shall apply to Directional/Informational signs located in Economic Development <br /> Districts:' a <br /> (1) Information signs must be placed perpendicular to approaching traffic so that <br /> they are visible and legible. <br /> (2) Signs must be located outside of the site visibility triangle. <br /> (3) Information signs must be positioned to avoid confusing backgrounds, <br /> particularly when they are intended to direct vehicular traffic on or to-and-from <br /> the site. <br /> (4) Information signs may be placed no closer than six feet to the edge of a road or <br /> drive, and, in no case, may they be located within a street right-of-way unless <br /> they are erected by a governmental agency. <br /> (5) Information signs may not exceed four feet in height. <br /> (6) -Information signs may not contain,advertising material or exceed six square feet <br /> in area. <br /> (D) Temporary Signs <br /> (1) Temporary signs may be used for construction and real estate information, and <br /> future tenant identification, in accordance with the provisions of this Section. <br /> (E) Awnings <br /> (1) The form and color of the awnings must be consistent. <br /> (2) A minimum eight-foot vertical clearance must be maintained. <br /> (3) Signs on awnings must be painted on or screen printed and limited to the <br /> awning's flap(valance) or end panels. <br /> (4) Canvas,treated canvas, matte finish vinyl, and fabric awnings are permitted. <br /> (5) Plexiglas, metal, and glossy vinyl illuminated awnings are prohibited in the <br /> Hillsborough EDD and strongly discouraged in the Buckhorn and Eno EDDs. <br /> 127 Staff is suggesting that Wall Signs in the EDDs be regulated in the same manner as Wall Signs in other non- <br /> residential zoning districts(see 6.12.12(C). <br /> 128 Staff is suggesting this additional language because the existing provisions for EDDs are different from,and <br /> sometimes conflict with,the requirements contained in Section 6.12.11(G). <br /> Orange County,North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 6-102 <br />