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Board approves two LED school signs for North Middle School despite size variance from R-1 limit
Summary
Planners approved two LED signs for North Middle School that exceed the R-1 20-square-foot limit; the school system and applicant said the signs match existing sizes and a taller sign will improve visibility over parked cars.
A planning panel approved two LED replacement signs for North Middle School after staff and the applicant said the new signs are similar to existing signage and will improve visibility for drivers.
The applicant, Michael Garen, asked to replace two existing signs that the Loudoun County Board of Education owns; one sits between two school buildings and the other is set back from property lines. The R‑1 Suburban Residential District restricts freestanding signs to 20 square feet, and the proposed signs were described as just over 30 square feet. A representative said the taller sign is needed so passersby can see it over parked cars.
Commissioner Jim Brooks moved to approve the application, and another commissioner seconded the motion. After brief discussion the panel approved the signs with a voice vote.
The record indicates the proposal will replace existing signs and that the applicant does not intend to use streaming content; the signs will be LED and have intermittent changes similar to typical school message boards. No specific conditions, permitting timelines or mitigation measures were discussed in the hearing record.
