Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-16-07-085 — SADDLE UP WCD LLC

Request: Variance in the P-D zoning district to allow 150 s.f. of wall signage (two 75 s.f. signs) in lieu of 79.8. sq. ft. (Note: This is the result of code enforcement action).

Decision: Denied

Hearing: Staff noted that the signs were erected without permits, and constituted an eighty percent (80%) variance over what would be permitted. Staff showed photos demonstrating that there was no issue with visibility for this site. The site also has a very large and tall pylon sign. Staff also noted that the area was designated tourist/commercial, and that the sign code was actually more restrictive in that designation than in typical commercial areas. The applicant noted that they had hired a sign contractor to install the signs and was not aware that permits had not been obtained, or that too much signage had been installed until they were informed by code enforcement. There being no one in attendance to speak for or against the application, the public hearing was closed. The BZA concluded that by installing the signs without permits, the hardship was self imposed. Further, the BZA recognized that there was no visibility issue justifying additional signage.