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Commission postpones decision on illuminated canopy signs after technical, design questions
Summary
The commission heard a staff report and an applicant presentation on a proposed zoning-text amendment to allow internally illuminated canopy signs in C-1 and C-2 districts, discussed brightness, dimensions and design controls, and voted to postpone the item pending additional specifications, mockups and ARB guidance.
LEXINGTON, Va. — The Lexington Planning Commission opened a public hearing on a zoning-text amendment request on Aug. 28 seeking to allow internally illuminated canopy signs in C-1 and C-2 commercial districts, then postponed action to the next meeting after technical and design issues remained unresolved. Arnie, city planning staff, told the commission the amendment would change the signs chapter of the zoning ordinance to allow a sign type not currently permitted in the C-1 downtown district and to define detail such as maximum height, allowed lighting, and lumens or color temperature. "The average brightness according to Scott…
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