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9.11.1 Required
A Uniform Sign Plan is required for all residential subdivisions, multi-family and townhouse developments, planned developments, non-residential subdivisions, and all multi-building or multi-occupant commercial developments before any permanent signs for such development may be erected on the property. All owners, tenants, subtenants and purchasers of individual units within the development shall comply with the approved Uniform Sign Plan.
9.11.2 Elements
The Uniform Sign Plan shall consist of five elements that shall govern all signs within the development: location, materials, size, color and illumination. The Uniform Sign Plan shall include details, specifications, dimensions, and plans showing the proposed locations of signs and how such locations conform to the requirements of this chapter. It shall also show the computations of the maximum total sign area permitted for the site as well as any special computations regarding additional ground signs.
9.11.3 Allocation of Wall Sign Space
A Uniform Sign Plan should show the allocation of permitted wall sign space among tenants and any general building sign or signs. Where the Uniform Sign Plan does not show such an allocation, the Town may issue permits for wall signs for tenant entrances, in accordance with this chapter, in proportion to the frontage such tenant controls on the applicable wall, and the Town may cease to issue permits for wall signs when all available wall sign area has been committed through permits.
9.11.4 Review
The Uniform Sign Plan shall be subject to approval by the Planning Director.
9.11.5 Review Criteria
A Uniform Sign Plan for a residential subdivision, multi-building or multi-occupant commercial development, non-residential subdivision, planned development, or multi-family or townhouse development shall not be approved until and unless the Planning Director finds that:
(A) The plan provides that signs of a similar type and function within the development will have a consistent color scheme and material construction;
(B) The plan provides for signs that meet the size limitations, location requirements and other applicable requirements of this chapter.
9.11.6 Amendment Procedures
A Uniform Sign Plan may be amended by filing a new master plan with the Planning Director:
(A) The application may be filed only by the owner of the land affected by the proposed change; or an agent, lessee or contract purchaser specifically authorized by the owner to file such application. Before filing the application, all landowners affected by the proposed change must give written authorization. If a governing board for the property affected exists, then the governing board is able to provide written authorization for all landowners affected.
(B) Any new or amended uniform sign plan (including those for planned developments) shall include a schedule for bringing into conformance, within 90 days, all signs not conforming to the proposed plan. This shall apply to all properties governed by said plan.
9.11.7 Effect
After approval of a Uniform Sign Plan, or an amended Uniform Sign Plan, no permanent sign shall be erected, placed, painted, or maintained, except in accordance with such plan, and such plan may be enforced in the same way as any provision of this chapter. In case of any conflict between a provision of a Uniform Sign Plan and one or more provisions of the chapter, the chapter shall control.
9.11.8 Exception For Uniform Sign Plans within Planned Developments:
For uniform sign plans
within Planned
Developments that received approval by the Town prior
to
Cary, NC Land Development Ordinance On-line VIC Version - This site last updated 3/4/2008
Note: This is not the official version of the Cary Land Development Ordinance