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Article 6: Development Standards Section 6.12: Signs Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 6-99 The following criteria shall govern the number, size, and height of identification signs in the Buckhorn and Eno EDDs: TABLE 6.12.14.B.3: BUCKHORN AND ENO EDD IDENTIFICATION SIGN STANDARDS Maximum Number of Signs 3 per use Maximum Number of Freestanding Signs 1 per use Maximum Total Square Footage of All Signs 200 sq. ft. Maximum Size of Any Sign 75 sq. ft. Maximum Height of Any Sign 12 ft. (C) Directional/Informational Signs35 In lieu of the requirements contained in Section 6.12.11(G), the following requirements shall apply to Directional/Informational signs located in Economic Development Districts: (1) Information signs must be placed perpendicular to approaching traffic so that they are visible and legible. (2) Signs must be located outside of the site visibility triangle. (3) Information signs must be positioned to avoid confusing backgrounds, particularly when they are intended to direct vehicular traffic on or to-and-from the site. (4) Information signs may be placed no closer than six feet to the edge of a road or drive, and, in no case, may they be located within a street right-of-way unless they are erected by a governmental agency. (5) Information signs may not exceed four feet in height. (6) Information signs may not contain advertising material or exceed six square feet in area. (D) Temporary Signs (1) Temporary signs may be used for construction and real estate information, and future tenant identification, in accordance with the provisions of this Section. (B) Specific Sign Stanadrds (E)(1) Awnings (1)(a) The form and color of the awnings must be consistent. (2)(b) A minimum eight-foot vertical clearance must be maintained. (3)(c) Signs on awnings must be painted on or screen printed and limited to the awning’s flap (valance) or end panels. (4)(d) Canvas, treated canvas, matte finish vinyl, and fabric awnings are permitted. (5)(e) Plexiglas, metal, and glossy vinyl illuminated awnings are prohibited in the Hillsborough EDD and strongly discouraged in the Buckhorn and Eno EDDs. (F) Signage for Parks, Public and Non-profit; Recreational Facilities, Non-Profit; Recreational Facilities, Golf Courses; and Recreational Facilities, Profit 34 Staff believes this is already captured within Section 6.12.12 as revised herein. 35 This entire section has been deleted as it would require staff to review the content of the sign to determine if rules are applicable. As previously indicated on the advice of the County Attorney’s office we can no longer have standards giving the appearance we are regulating signage based on content. 42 42