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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes March 19, 1992 Page 21 There being no further comments, Mr. Hurlocker MOTIONED to approve Petition 92-04, seconded by Mr. Amos. The vote was unanimous. Mr. Michael Downs, Zoning Administrator addressed the Board stating he has a text amendment Petition 92-01(t). Section 5.6-3 (14). Real Estate Signage. Mr. Downs stated in response to our last meeting and along with letters to developers and real estate people, we had a number of people showing concern as to the guidelines of the ordinance. We went back through the sign ordinance to identify some of those concerns. In order to address the concerns on page 44 of the zoning ordinance, the planning and zoning staff has rewritten Section 5.6-3(14) where it concerns directional signage guiding potential buyers to real estate. We are proposing to change that section with four conditions: 1. Off premise directional signage guiding potential buyers to real estato for sale of residential property (lot and/or house) is only permitted at up to two street intersections located within one mile of the residential property for sale. 2. If the signage is to be located within the North Carolina Department of Transportation'~s (NCDOT) road right-of-way, a NCDOT permit must be issued by the District Engineer's office, 716 West Main Street, Albemarle, N.C. 28001. All other signage within the road right-of-way is unlawful and subject to immediate removal and/or fine (GS 105-86(d)). 3. In order to control clutter, no more than four real estate signs are permitted at an intersection. Of these four signs, only one per real estate company is permitted. 4. Total square area for any sign shall not exceed 192 square inches. Mr. Downs said these conditions~ do not supersede any of the others as far as prohibited locations. They still will not be permitted to be placed on any trees, rocks, utility poles or in the site triangle; and the signs will have to be self supporting. Our office has received a request from NCDOT to remove any signs in the right-of-way. The existing ordinance restricts to black and white signs. We are eliminating that, and will permit the use of· any colors, and as far as the message itself we are not restricting that. Mr. Newton reminded the board that this came about as a results of last month's meeting. He took it upon himself to have the staff rework this. This is a little item in terms of the zoning ordinance update, but is a major issue for many businesses and residents trying to sell their homes. He does not feel it is