Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-17-04-021 — ROSS STORES, INC.

Request: Variance in the C-2 zoning district to allow 540 sq. ft. of wall signage copy area in lieu of 225 sq. ft. of wall signage copy area. (Note: Applicant is proposing 504 sq. ft. of wall signage on front and 36 sq. ft. of wall signage on side.) APPROVAL DIFFERS FROM REQUEST. SEE CONDITIONS

Decision: Approved

Hearing: The applicant proposes signage on 2 sides of it's building. The amount of signage is excessive and requires a variance. Staff gave a presentation and pointed out the reasons for denial. Primarily, another tenant in the same shopping center wanted a similar variance but the BZA denied it in 2013. The applicant advised the BZA of the importance of having the signage. 3 persons spoke in favor and they were representatives for the applicant. Staff had concerns about this request. Discussion ensued about how to measure the sign. The BZA concluded the request was excessive but allowed 36 additional sq. ft. on the side of the building. There was no opposition at the hearing.