Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-26-06-041 — Charley Schalliol

Request: Variance in the PD zoning district to allow a maximum copy area of 176.4 sq. ft. for wall signage in lieu of 91.08 sq. ft.

Decision: Denied

Hearing: Staff described the proposal, including the property's location, the site plan, and photographs of the site. Staff also presented an analysis of the six variance criteria and explained the basis for recommending denial of the Variance. Staff noted that no comments were received in support or opposition of the application. The applicant was present and explained the need for additional sign copy area, as well as the limitations of the site's current configuration and the need for increased sign visibility. The applicant also indicated a willingness to eliminate one of the three proposed wall signs; however, a variance would still be required, although for a lesser amount. There was no one in attendance to speak in support or opposition to the requests. The BZA discussed the variance requests and noted that a similar variance had previously been denied for the former establishment at the site. The Board also observed that other businesses in the area comply with the sign code regulations and that approval of this request would represent the first significant deviation from the code requirements. The BZA recommended denial of the Variance request by a 6-1vote.

Conditions: 1) Development shall be in accordance with the site plan and sign details date stamped May 14, 2026, 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).