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Attachment 4 Article 6: Development Standards Section 6.12: Signs (H) The design of light fixtures and structural supports must be compatible with the architecture of the principal buildings) and identification signs. (1) here building faces are illuminated, lighting fixtures must be integrat within the ar "tectural design of the buildings. (J) Ground- unted lighting fixtures must be weather -proof and ndal resistant. (K) Hillsborough D In addition to the sta ards established above, th ollowing standards shall apply within the Hillsborough EDD: (1) Lighting must be high iciency ting systems and lighting levels must be reduced during non -use h o promote energy conservation. (2) (3) 12:1 minimum /maxim Maximum 6.12.1 Purpose and Inte The purpose ,Pfllhis Section is to regulate the type, placement and physical biQensions of all signs in t>Kinterest of public health, safety and welfare, while recognizing the n d for signs within e business community. the intent of this section to regulate signs on a per lot basis in conjunction with the zc designation of the lot as described on the current tax roll weather a sign is directly visible street right -of -way or not. 6.12.2 Off - Premise Commercial /Outdoor Advertising Signs' The provisions of this Article establish standards and review criteria relating to the location, erection, maintenance, lighting, setbacks, and use of signs. This includes regulations pertaining to off - premise commercial also known as outdoor advertising (i.e. Billboards) sianaae. The regulation and permitting of outdoor advertising is also subject to State requirements, including the State Outdoor Advertising Control Act, and Federal requirements. In cases where there is a conflict between County regulations and State or Federal regulations, relating to the location, erection, maintenance, lighting, setbacks and use of outdoor advertising signage, the corresponding State or Federal law shall take precedent. In cases where there is no applicable State /Federal standard, then existing County regulations shall be enforced. 6.12.3 General Requirements (A) No sign of any type nor any part thereof shall be erected, painted, posted, reposted, placed, replaced, or hung in any zoning district except in compliance with these regulations. (B) No person shall erect or maintain a sign, and no property owner shall allow a sign to be erected or maintained on his property except in conformity with these regulations. (C) A Zoning Compliance Permit approved in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be required prior to erecting a sign, unless otherwise permitted. ' Staff is adding language to ensure terminology is consistent within the UDO when referencing billboards, which we currently define as `Off - premise Commercial' signs. We are also adding a definition of Outdoor Advertising, referencing our local classification, in Article 10. Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 6 -76 c