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108 Article 6: Development Standards <br /> Section 6.12:Signs <br /> M QRlY ene wall sigR peF teRaRt 9F buildii;q eGcmpant is allowed, and only <br /> thA- na-m-t-4 gf the tA-mant-andIeF ideptifying syrAb9l may be displayed. <br /> (G) - wall 68mnp Mn-130t 1,;-1,-r-than the faSGla paRel OF fagade Gf an <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 6.12.14.13.3. BLICKH•RN AND ENO EDD <br /> IDENTIFICATION SIGN STANDARDS <br /> Maximum Number of Signs 3 per use <br /> Maximum Number of Freestanding Signs I per use <br /> Maximum Total Square Footage of AM Signs 200 sq.ft. <br /> Maximum Size of An Sign 75 sq.ft. <br /> Maximum Height of Any Sign 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:' <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 /> (6) Information signs may not exceed four feet in height. <br /> (6) -Information signs may not contain.advertising material or exceed six 8quare 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 /> (6) Plexiglas, metal, and glossy vinyl illuminated awnings are prohibited in the <br /> Hillsborough EDD and strongly discouraged in the Buckhorn and Eno EDDs. <br /> 121 Staff is suggesting that Wall Signs in the EDDs be regulated in the same manner as Wall Sips 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 /> 1 - I <br />