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Developer seeks variance for Accent Marietta entrance sign; proposed sign smaller than existing but still exceeds code
Summary
Developer of Accent Marietta seeks to reuse existing sign foundations and erect monument signage that would be lower than the current 35‑foot sign but still exceed the 20‑foot height and square‑footage limits; council discussed design tradeoffs and will hear the formal variance request Wednesday.
Representatives for the Accent Marietta development presented a request for sign variances that would allow monument signage at the site entrance. The council heard that the project team intends to strip and reuse existing sign foundations and build a smaller, modern sign to serve mixed‑use retail and multifamily components.
Staff explained the existing sign at the site is about 35 feet tall; the proposed replacement would be significantly lower but still exceed the sign ordinance by about 3 feet (proposed 23 feet vs. allowed 20 feet) and by roughly 18 square feet of face area. The applicant reduced several dimensions in response to staff feedback but still requests variances for height and signage area.
Council members discussed design considerations, whether to split tenant listings between two smaller signs, and tradeoffs between modernizing the entrance and strictly enforcing sign height/area limits. No final vote occurred at the work session; representatives said they will appear Wednesday to present the formal variance application and renderings.
