Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-25-06-023 — Connor Endres

Request: Variances in the PD zoning district as follows: 1) To allow 4 signs (1 ground sign & 3 wall signs) to advertise a nonresidential use on a parcel in a residential district in lieu of 1 sign. 2) To allow 82.85 sq. ft. of cumulative copy area in lieu of 32 sq. ft., consisting of a ground sign with a copy area of 34* sq. ft. and three wall signs, 2 with a copy area of 19.62 sq. ft. and 1 with a copy area of 9.61 sq. ft. 3) To allow an existing ground sign with a front setback of 4 ft. in lieu of 10 ft. *Advertised incorrectly as 35 sq. ft. instead of 34 sq. ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the site plan, and photos of the site. Staff provided an analysis of the six (6) criteria and the reasons for a recommendation for approval of Variance #3 and a modified approval of Variances #1 and #2. Staff noted that no comments were received in favor or in opposition to the request. The applicant was present and noted that they agreed with staff's modified recommendation. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA discussed the different signage in the area for other businesses, and the unique code application for non-residential signage in the Village Home district. The BZA recommended approval of staff's recommendation for Variances #1 and #2 and of Variance #3 as requested by a 5-0 vote, subject to the three (3) conditions found in the staff report.

Conditions: 1) Development shall be in accordance with the site plan, and the ground and wall sign plans, as modified to reflect a total of 2 wall signs not to exceed 19.62 sq. ft. each, date stamped May 8, 2025, subject to the conditions of approval, and all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. Any proposed non-substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to the Zoning Manager's review and approval. Any proposed substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to a public hearing before the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) where the BZA makes a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).