(a) The maximum size
and the maximum height of such signs shall be in accordance with the
standards established in chapter 24.1, zoning, of this code. Signs
have a minimum setback requirement of ten feet (10') and shall not
encroach into sight triangles required by section 20.5-101.
(b) Only the subdivision name and logo and any symbols indicating
compliance with or participation in a governmentally sponsored or
mandated fair housing practices program or code may be placed on any
such sign. The agent may authorize signs on both sides of a
development entrance, and at multiple entrances to the development,
provided that no individual sign shall exceed the allowable sign
area specified by the zoning ordinance.
(c) Where such signs are to be illuminated, only external
illumination shall be permitted and the size, placement, and number of luminaires shall be
reviewed and approved by the agent.
(d) A landscaped planting area shall be provided surrounding
the base of such sign. The minimum size of such planting area shall be four (4) square
feet for each one (1) square foot of sign area. Appropriate groundcovers (other than
grass) and shrubs shall be installed within the planting area, including a minimum of six
(6) shrubs.
(e) Walls, fences and other similar treatments which delineate
or define the entrance to or boundaries of a subdivision shall require the submission of
architectural renderings for approval by the agent.
The agent shall deny or require modification of plans for such
features when he finds that the installation would be visually obtrusive upon adjacent
properties or public streets, be incompatible with the character of existing or
anticipated surrounding development, or conflict with other goals and policies of the
county.