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Article 6: Development Standa� <br /> Section 6.12: Signs <br /> 6.12.2 Outdo. dvertising <br /> The provisions o A rticle establish standards and review criteria = . ing to the location, <br /> erection, maintenance, is- ., setbacks, and use of signs. •. includes regulations pertaining <br /> to outdoor advertising (i.e. Billb.: •s . <br /> The regulation and permitting of outdoor a. sing is also subject to State requirements, <br /> including the State Outdoor Advertisi a s ontrol A , .nd Federal requirements. In cases where <br /> there is a conflict between Co • regulations and State : ederal regulations, relating to the <br /> location, erection, mai - .nce, lighting, setbacks and use of o. •.or advertising signage, the <br /> corresponding - or Federal law shall take precedent. <br /> Inca here there is no applicable State/Federal standard, then existing Cou egulations <br /> - all be enforced. <br /> 6.12.3 General Requirements <br /> (A) No sign of any type nor any part thereof shall be erected, painted, posted, reposted, <br /> placed, replaced, or hung in any zoning district except in compliance with these <br /> regulations. <br /> (B) No person shall erect or maintain a sign, and no property owner shall allow a sign to be <br /> erected or maintained on his property except in conformity with these regulations. <br /> (C) A Zoning Compliance Permit approved in accordance with the provisions of this <br /> Ordinance shall be required prior to erecting a sign, unless otherwise permitted. <br /> (D) A permit shall be required for change of copy of an existing sign, for any sign when the <br /> use of the premises changes, or when an existing sign is altered, however no permit will <br /> be required for change of copy on a changeable message or reader board sign. <br /> (E) In no case shall decorative features or landscaping at the base of a sign obstruct the view <br /> of motorists. <br /> (F) Sign Locations <br /> (1) All signs shall be located outside the sight visibility triangle (see Section 6.2.10). <br /> (2) No sign, including supporting frames or base, shall be located within five feet of a <br /> public right-of-way. <br /> (3) No sign may be attached, affixed, or painted upon any utility poles, governmental <br /> signs, trees, rocks, or other similar natural object within the public right-of-way. <br /> (4) No sign shall be permitted on the side street frontage of a corner lot if the lot is <br /> located 6within 100 feet of a residential district. <br /> G) Illuminated Signs <br /> No illuminated sign shall be so designed or placed that direct or r- ed light or <br /> • are constitutes a hazard or annoyance to motorists or o ..ants of adjoining <br /> prop- .-s. <br /> (2) Signs shall be i .••.nated in accordanc- . the provisions of this Ordinance. <br /> 6.12.4 Determination of Sign Area <br /> (A) For the purposes of •.- •rdinance, the area of di • - surface of a sign shall be <br /> computed as ••- ding the entire area visible from any on- feint, within a regular <br /> geom- rom or combination or forms, comprising all of the dis. ; area of the surface <br /> . . including all of the elements within the display area and the sign fra -- including the <br /> lattice work, frame, border molding, lettering and display area incidental to the .:•'s <br /> 6 This language was a holdover from the old zoning ordinance and created confusion. The regulation is being <br /> modified accordingly to ensure an enforceable standard. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 6-80 <br />