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Board approves projecting sign for downtown Crosley Lofts; sign must still get Board of Works approval
Summary
The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously granted a variance allowing a projecting sign on a multifamily building at North 15th and North A Streets; staff said the sign aids wayfinding in a high‑density district and noted a Board of Works approval is required before a permit.
The Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved Jan. 14 a variance to allow a projecting sign on a multi‑family apartment building at North 15th and North A Streets (Crosley Lofts).
Agent Gordon Moore presented illustrations showing a projecting sign on the building facade and told the board the sign would be readable from both North A and North 15th streets. Staff said projecting signs are not permitted in the M2 district under Section 5.76 of the UDO but recommended approval because the district accommodates high‑density residential development where projecting signage supports identification and wayfinding.
Staff noted 41 adjacent property owners were mailed notice and that one written letter supporting the sign was received. The staff recommendation includes a written commitment that the projecting sign must be approved by the Board of Works before issuance of a sign permit.
A motion to approve the projecting‑sign variance (BZA 5‑2026) was made, seconded and carried by unanimous roll call. The board recorded the condition requiring Board of Works sign approval before the applicant may receive a permit.
The petition drew little opposition at the hearing; one resident spoke in favor and staff said the requested relief would not change the property’s residential use or density.
