Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-25-11-070 — Addie Mentry

Request: Variance in the PD zoning district to allow an awning sign with a height of 36 inches in lieu of a maximum of 24 inches

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 of denial of the Variance. Staff noted that no comments were received in favor and no correspondence was received in opposition to the requests. The applicant was present and available to answer questions. She explained that the height of the sign was important, as without the variance, it might not be visible and could fail to serve as an effective wayfinding marker for locating the front office. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor, or opposition to the request. The BZA understood the request and agreed that the proposal was appropriate. They also clarified that there was only one letter that was taller and required variance. The rest of the sign conformed to Orange County Code. The BZA recommended approval of the Variance as requested by a 6-0 vote with one (1) absent, subject to the three (3) conditions found in the staff report.

Conditions: 1) Development shall be in accordance with the site plan and sign details date stamped October 10, 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).