Title
Ordinance to Amend and Reenact the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia by Amending Articles II through III of Chapter 10 Entitled “Signs” Pertaining to Supplemental Sign Regulations for Bed and Breakfasts in One and Two Family Residential Districts; and Bed and Breakfast Signage Regulations Contained within the Tables of Freestanding, Wall, and Temporary Signage Permitted
Purpose
Background Statement:
Information regarding signs is located in Chapter 10 of the Zoning Ordinance. There are current limitations to signs for establishments in any residential district. Staff is recommending additional restrictions on available signage specifically for bed and breakfasts, which are considered establishments. This is due to the residential nature of bed and breakfasts; they are likely to be located in a single family home, and embedded in a residential neighborhood.
Currently, a bed and breakfast in an R district would be allowed the following maximum signage:
1 freestanding sign
maximum height of 8 feet (for a monument sign) or
maximum height of 14 feet (for a pylon sign)
48 square feet of sign area
2 wall signs
1 square foot per linear foot of façade on which it is mounted.
Staff is recommending those maximums be limited as follows:
2 signs total
Freestanding sign
1 maximum freestanding sign
maximum height of 6 feet
28 square feet
Wall sign
5 square feet maximum
Staff also recommends prohibiting internally illuminated signs and signs with changeable electronic messaging. These recommendations are meant to help maintain a residential character, and are based on what staff considers successful signage at an existing bed and breakfast.
Recommendations:
Rec
Staff Recommendation:
Approve ZOA 17-00016
Planning Commission Recommendation:
Approve ZOA 17-00016
Body
WHEREAS, the public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice so require;
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Hampton, Virginia, tha...
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