The upcoming meeting of the Planning Commission slated for December 5, 2023, marks a review of the proposed Sign Ordinance. Scheduled to convene at 6:00 P.M. at the Cape Charles Civic Center on 500 Tazewell Avenue, this gathering aims to delve into critical aspects shaping the town’s signage regulations.
The groundwork for this session was laid during the July 11, 2023, Planning Commission meeting, where the formation of a Sign Sub-committee was announced. Comprising Bill Ashworth, Shannon Smith, and a member, the committee embarked on an extensive review of the draft Model Sign Ordinance sourced from the Virginia Local Government Attorneys’ Association (LGA).
Months of collaborative efforts took place throughout the summer and fall to craft a draft Sign Ordinance tailored to address the unique needs and concerns of Cape Charles regarding signage. As the meeting approaches, the committee stands ready to present the fruit of their labor, seeking input and insights from the entire Commission before moving forward with broader dissemination to the Town Council and the public.
Key focal points of discussion within the draft ordinance encompass several critical areas that sparked debate within the committee:
- Flashing, Moving, and Animated Signs
- Billboards and their Location Relative to Commercial Establishments
- Temporary Signs
- Dimensional Specifications, Number, and Type of Signs by Zoning District
- Special Emphasis on Multi-Tenant and Directory Signage, and Consideration for “Dark Skies” in Signage
These aspects are poised to undergo scrutiny and potential refinement during the meeting as the Commission examines each section of the draft Sign Ordinance. Shannon and Bill are slated to lead the presentation and discussion surrounding this document, aiming to foster an inclusive and comprehensive dialogue.
While aiming for resolution on a final draft Sign Ordinance, it’s noteworthy that this document is poised to become a central discussion piece in the forthcoming joint work sessions with the Town Council on zoning ordinance amendments.
Sign sign
everywhere a sign blocking out the scenery, breaking my mind
Do this; don’t do that
Can’t you read the sing?
DB,
Great song and great reply.
Cape Charles has become a town of rules and regulations and more seem to be coming.
Here is a sign that would make sense in CC:
PRIVATE SIGN
DO NOT READ
Although there is probably an ordinance against such signs in Cape Charles, with a massive fine and jail time, as well, to set an example for anyone else who dares to provoke the wrath of the POWERS that be with such signs as that which have not been officially approved for posting.
And, Scrapple dude, you may well now find your name on a sign in Cape Charles city hall listing all the subversives in Cape Charles to be on the look-out for, for making that suggestion of yours above here, and the next thing you will know, there will be a federal bureau of investigation SWAT team beating your door down to take you into custody as a potential threat to our national security, and what a sad, sad day for our REPUBLIC that will be, when the use of tongue-in-cheek humor in Cape Charles turns you into PUBLIC ENEMY NO. 1!
SAD