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chment 5 Article 6: Development Standards 15 Section 6.12: Signs The design of light fixtures and structural supports must be compatible wi e rchitecture of the principal building(s) and identification signs. (1) Where 'ding faces are illuminated, lighting fixtures mus integrated within the architectura n of the buildings. (J) Ground - mounted lightin ' tures must be er -proof and vandal resistant. (K) Hillsborough EDD In addition to the stand established abo , he following standards shall apply within the Hillsborough (1) ting must be high efficiency lighting systems an ing levels must be reduced during non -use hours to promote energy conserva (2) 12:1 minimum /maximum glare ratio. (3) Maximum footcandles = 80 6.12.1 Purpose and Intent The purpose of this Section is to regulate the type, placement and physical dimensions of all signs in the interest of public health, safety and welfare, while recognizing the need for signs within the business community. It is the intent of this section to regulate signs on a per lot basis in conjunction with the zoning designation of the lot as described on the current tax roll weather a sign is directly visible from a 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) signage. 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. General Requirements (A) of any type nor any part thereof shall be erected, painted, poste s ed, placed, rep or hung in any zoning district except in com with these regulations. (B) No person shall erect or maintain a d no property owner shall allow a sign to be erected or maintained on ' operty except in mity with these regulations. (C) A Zonin lance Permit approved in accordance with the ' 'ons of this ' ance shall be required prior to erecting a sign, unless otherwise per ' 1 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