YANCEYVILLE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 6:00pm  Ther meeting of the Town Council was held in the Yanceyville Town Council Chambers at the Yanceyville Municipal Services Building located at 158 East Church Street, Yanceyville, NC and streamed through the WebEx platform on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, at 6:00pm. Council Members present: Mayor- Alvin Foster, Mayor Pro Tem- Odessa Gwynn, Brian Staff present in person: Kamara Barnett-Town Manager/Clerk, Lee Farmer- Town Attorney,  Massey, and Keith Tatum  and Kathryn linton-Administrative Assistant  Item 1: Call to Order  Mayor. Alvin Foster called the Town Council Meeting to order at 6:01 pm. The meeting opened with aj prayer. He asked all to stand for thej pledge of allegiance. Mayor Foster also stated that the Yanceyville Town Council rules and procedures reflect the revisions ofthe North Carolina open meeting law oft the North Carolina General Statues, a copy ofthe Yanceyville Town Council rules and procedures are available upon request. Yanceyville Town Council also has rules and procedures for electronic meetings that reflect the revisions ofthel North Carolina open meeting law ofthel North Carolina General Statues, a copy oft the Yanceyville Town Council  rules and procedures are availablei upon request.  Item 2: Review and Adoption of Agenda - Mayor & Council  Mayor Foster added Attorney Client Consultation to Item 9 Closed Session G.S 143-318.11. After al briefreview, Mayor Pro Tem Gwynn made ai motion to adopt the agenda with the said amendment. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tatum and passed with al unanimous  vote.  Item 3: Consent Agenda  a.) Minutes from April 4th, 2023, Town Council Meeting.  Mayor Foster asked Town Council to review the Consent Agenda. After a short review, Mayor Pro Tem Gwynn made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. The: motion was  seconded by Councilman Tatum and passed with a unanimous vote.  Item 4: Public Comment  None  Town Councill Meeting Minutes! May 2nd, 2023    Item 5: Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities Update: Gary Stainback, Inframark Mayor Foster introduced Gary Stainback, Inframark. Mr. Stainback updated and presented Town  Representative  Council the monthly update as follows: Yanceyville Water Treatment Plant:  Disinfection by Product (DBP) samples, which consist ofTrihalomethanes (THM) and Total Organic Carbon (TOC) samples have recently shown less removal efficiency. Carbon chemical feed rate has been adjusted and additional samples are being collected. Staff collects distribution water quality samples throughout the week and collaborates with Staff provided follow up to a water quality call on April 12th,2023. All parameters tested Staff coordinated with town to an electrical/control vendor provide a service call to evaluatea  Haloacetic Acids (HAA) are currently compliant.  Public Works on specific hydrant flushing needs. including bacteriological results indicated compliance. problem with the raw water pump controls. Yanceyville Wastewater Treatment Plant:  Following the repair work on a malfunctioning decanting valve, the treatment system did experience elevated effluent BOD and Ammonia Nitrogen levels that exceeded permit limitations. Repair contractor, Underwood, provided a follow up service call to correct a problem with the correct cycling ofa a valve at the wastewater treatment facility. This work was provided on April Underwood delivered ai new set ofbar screen plates for the influent bar screen on April 24th,2023. Additional staff and a portable pump was provided by Inframark to remove solids from the treatment system effluent tank and the chlorine contact chamber on April 20t,2023. Mayor Foster thanked Mr. Stainback for presenting a detailed report. for the sum of $8,500 from the Snow Camp Volunteer Fire Department  24H,2023 and the control cycles returned to normal operations. Inframark will install the plates on the screening arms.  Item 6: Confirmation and Approval of the purchase of a 1995 Freightliner Rescue Truck Mayor Foster askedTown Council fora ar motion. Councilman Massey made ai motion to confirm and approve the purchase ofa 1995 Freightliner Rescue Truck for the sum of$8,500 from the Snow Camp Volunteer Fire Department. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tatum and  passed with a1 unanimous vote.  Item 7:Town Manager Report- Kamara Barnett  Town Manager Barnett indicated that she had a few announcements/ reminders. Friday May 5th,2023 we will kick off our 2023 First Friday Events. Unlimited Grace and Beyond Blessed will be providing the entertainment. Food will be available for.purchase. Please  invite someone and come out and enjoy thel local talent.  2  Town Council Mecting Minutes May 2nd, 2023    Wednesday May 17th, 2023, 10:30 am the Ribbon Cutting ofl New Storywalk at Maud Gatewood Park. The Gunn Memorial Library partnered with the Town ofYanceyville toj providea permanent Storywalk in Maud Gatewood Park on Fire Tower Road. The Gunn Memorial Public Library and the Town of Yanceyville applied for al LSTA grant through the State Library. The Storywalk will connect kids and families with children's! books as they stroll along the paved walkway. The Storywalk will also put engaging and educational books outi into the community, providing fresh opportunities for kids to develop as readers. The library will provide, and: rotate books displayed ini the Storywalk every other month toj provide robust reading readiness and Thursday, May 18th at 6:00pm the Town ofYanceyville will host the quarterly Joint Council meeting with Caswell County and the Town ofl Milton will bel hosted by the' Town on the Friday May 19th, 2023, from 10:30am- 6:30pm the Town along with the Caswell County Solid Waste Department will bel hosting a County-wide Shred Day located at! Pavilion Stage. A food  literacy services.  meeting will convene! in thel Museum of Art.  truck will be available during lunch. Item 8: Town Attorney Report- Lee Farmer a) American Rescue Plan Policies  Record Retention Policy: Documents created or Maintained pursuant to the ARP/CSLFRF Award Mayor Foster asked Town Council for a motion. Councilman Tatum made a motion to approve the Record Retention Policy : Documents created or maintained pursuant to the ARP/CSLFRF Award' The motion was seconded by Councilman Massey and passed with a unanimous vote. Mayor Foster asked Town Council for a motion. Councilman Tatum made a motion to approve the Non- Discrimination Policy Recitals. The motion was seconded by Councilman Massey and Policy for Allowable Costs and Cost Principles for Expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds by North Carolina Local Governments Mayor Foster asked Town Council for a motion. Councilman Massey made a motion to approve the Policy for Allowable Costs and Cost Principles for Expenditure of American Rescue! Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds by North Carolina Local Governments. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tatum and passed with a unanimous vote. Conflict of Interest Policy- Applicable to Contracts and Subawards of the Town if Yanceyville Mayor Foster asked Town Council for a: motion. Councilman Tatum made a motion to approve the Conflict-of-Interest Policy- Applicable to Contracts and Subawards ofthe TownifYanceyvile Supported by] Federal Financial Assistance. The: motion was seconded.by Councilman Massey and  Non- Discrimination Policy Recitals passed with a unanimous vote.  Supported by Federal Financial Assistance  passed with al unanimous vote.  3  Town Councill Meeting Minutes May 20d,2023    Eligible Use Policy for the Expenditure of American Rescue Plant Actof2021 Coronavirus State Mayor Foster asked' Town Council for ai motion. Councilman Tatum made ai motion to approve the Eligible Use Policy for the Expenditure of American Rescue Plant Act of2021 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds by the' Town ofYanceyville. The motion was seconded  and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds by the' Town ofYanceyville  by Councilman Massey and passed with ai unanimous vote.  *All policies are attached b) Town Water Tower Policy  Attorney Farmer indicated that there has been several inquiries regarding co locating antennas on the water tower. He noted that Town Council needed to provide direction to Administration regarding a policy/leasing agreement. Town Council ask that Administration drafta WaterTower  Co-location Policy and bring back before Council. c) Dillard School Apartments Bond Closing  Town Attorney Farmer indicated that all necessary documentation has been completed and Item 9: Closed Session G.S.1 143-318.11-1 Real Estate and Attorney Client Consultation Mayor Foster asked Town Council for a motion. Councilman Tatum made ai motion to go into Closed Session General Statues 143-318.11 Real Estate and Attorney Client Consultation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Massey and passed with a unanimous vote. After the Town Council returned from Closed Session, Mayor Foster asked for a motion to come out ofClosed Session. Mayor Pro Tem Gwynn made ai motion to come out of Closed Session. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tatum and passed with a unanimous vote. Mayor Foster asked Town Council for ai motion to return to Regular Session. Mayor Pro Tem Gwynn motion to return to Regular Session. The: motion was seconded by Councilman Tatum Mayor Foster noted that while in Closed Session, the' Town Council addressed Real Estate Mayor Foster asked Town Council for a motion. Councilman Massey made ai motion to approve the offer of$525,000 for the sale 1818 NC Highway 621 N Yanceyville, NC and directed the Town Manager and Town. Attorney toj proceed with the closing on the property. The motion was Item 10: Informal Discussion/Public Comment- Discussion & Comments must directly relate  submitted on behalfofthe' Town.  and passed with a unanimous vote.  regarding 1818 NC: Highway 621 N, Yanceyville NC, 27379  seconded by Councilman Massey and passed with al unanimous vote.  toa agenda items None  4  Town Council Meeting Minutes May 2nd,2023    Item 11: Adjournment  Mayor Foster asked the Town Council for ai motion to adjourn. After no further discussion, Councilman Tatum made ai motion to adjourn the May 2nd, 2023, Town Council Meeting. Councilman Massey seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Thei meeting ended Kamara Barnett, Town Clerk prepared the above minutes. They, represent a briefa description oft thoser matters that were addressed at this  at7:18pm. meeting.  Respectively Submitted: Alvin Foster, Mayor  Kamara Barnett, Town Clerk  5  Town Council Meeting Minutes May 2nd,2023    Item 6    OINFRAMARK "FRASTRVETURE SERVICIS  Yanceyville Town Council Report May 2023  YWTP  Collected Disinfection by Product (DBP) samples, which consisted of Trinalomethanes (THM) and Haloacetic Acids (HAA), on May 2nd. Total Organic Carbon (TOC) sample results have improved with the optimization of the Carbon feed system. TOC reduction is compliant Staff collects distribution water quality samples throughout the week and collaborates with Public Works on specific hydrant flushing needs. Sample results have indicated compliance with parameters such as turbidity, iron, manganese, pH and bacteriological. Replaced one flash mixer drive motor for treatment chemical mixing  The running average levels are compliant.  with the state limitations.  at the water plant.  YWWTP  Following the repair of a malfunctioning decanting valve, the treatment system is operating correctly and is currently complaint with the permit  limitations.  Replaced bar screen rake ends on April 27th. and the chlorine contact chamber.  Pumped and disposed of solids collected in the effluent treatment tank Collecting information on various options for mechanical bar screen  replacement.    Item 7    PLAN CONSISTENCY STATEMENT  Proposed. Amendments to Chapter 6 Signs, Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance  As required by NCGS 160D-601(d) the Yanceyville Planning Board has reviewed text amendments to Chapter 6 Signs, of the Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance and provides this Consistency Statement. The Planning Board recommends adoption of the proposed amendments to Chapter 6, Signs, oft the Vanceyville Zoning Ordinance and associated edits to the Zoning Ordinance text. The context for certain of these amendments ist the development of acasino in Danville, Virginia. Demand is anticipated for off- -premise advertising signs at various locations within the Town's zoning jurisdiction, particularly the Highway 86 corridor. The Planning Board agrees that existing off-site advertising signs, all located ini the Highway Business district, should be allowed to remain. Consistent withz zoning practice under such conditions, they will be allowed to remain as nonconforming signs under the conditions established in Section 6-24. However, no new off-premise advertising signs will be permitted. Additional proposed amendments consist of updated and expanded definitions of various sign The proposed amendments are consistent with Yanceyville's Comprehensive Land Use  types and definitions.  Development Plan 2022-2036 as follows  Policy 1-5. Clarify Zoning Ordinance and Map - These amendments will provide greater understanding and distinction of sign types and applicable sign regulations. Map No. 1-NC Highway 86 Corridor = North Segment - This area is identified in the Plan as a focus area for the Town. Controlling proliferation of off-premise advertising will give the Town Additionally, in response tot the question cited in the Plan "what do you like most about the Town of Yanceyville?" the top-rated response was "small town atmosphere." Prohibiting additional off-premise advertising, as many towns have done, will help  more control of development int the corridor.  maintain this community character.  This motion adopted this the 22nd day of May, 2023 by the Town of Yanceyville Planning Board  to be submitted toi the Yanceyville Town Council.    Yanceyville Town Council-June 6, 2023  CHAPTER 6. SIGNS  DIVISION I. IN GENERAL Sec. 6-1. Definitions.  Thei followingwords, terms and phrases, when used int this chapter, shall havei the meanings ascribed to themi int this section, except wherei the context clearlyi indicates a different meaning: Sign = Any words, lettering, parts of letters, pictures, figures, numerals, phrases, sentences, emblems, devices, design, trader mawraaiy-tbmaie is made known, such ast the designation of an individual, a firm, an association, a profession, a business, a commodity or product, which is visible from any public way and used to attract attention. (Ord. of 8-27-87, art. A-Frame or Sandwich Sign - Ap pedestrian-oriented temporary/movable sign that sits on the grade located proximate to the primary entrance of a non-residential use whose products or services are being advertised. The sign is composed of two boards set up in a triangle shape hinged at the top and shall be self-supporting. The sign shall be equipped with Electronic Sign - As sign designed where a portion of the sign area uses fixed or changing light emitting diodes (LEDs), fiber optics, light bulbs, or other illumination devices within the electronic display panel to display a message or messages in text and/orimage. The electronic display panel for a changeable copy electronic sign generates a sequence of messages with the rate of change electronically programmed and can be modified by electronic processes. Time/temperature signs are not considered electronic message signs. Freestanding Sign/Pole Sign- - A: sign which is attached to or anchored in the ground with one or more supports that are not part of al building or other structure and with open space between the bottom of the sign face area and the grade beneath it. enitsewpsupportand Flashing Sign. A sign with an intermittent or sequential flashing light source used primarily Ground Sign/Monument Sign - Any sign, other than a pole sign, that is attached directly to the ground by means of a supporting system comprised of a solid pedestal, or other bracing system where there is no open space between the bottom of the sign face area and the ground. Ground signs are configured so that the base of the sign support structure is at least as wide as the sign face area. Ground signs may also be referred to as "pedestal" signs or 'monument" signs. GwmiSer-Asglidegwaerhamsppestwlah  VI,$2)  supports to ensure it remains stable in normal wind conditions.  -wwyd-la.- to attract attention. Flashing signs do not include electronic signs.  Plasesthebelemefliesetfem-hegomd.  Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance  Page. 1    Yanceyville Town Council - June 6, 2023  Off-Premise Advertising Sign (Billboard) - A sign that is not located on the property of the OAassersévetsing-igA-marsiabhiahames-sevice smmsliorgenderesietkeaianemetymissheraaaenwhahelesigi Pole banner sign A. sign consisting of a flexible banner or similar material (i.e., plastic, vinyl, Proiecting sign- A: sign attached to and mounted on al building and extending beyond the building Suspended Sign - A sign that is suspended from the underside of aj principal building's overhang or canopy that isi intended for view by pedestrians or patrons already on a site. The sign may be parallel or perpendicular to the building wall. A sign that is not suspended AnsiahalsgnthatissueiwapinmesufAseerammand paytahaew-yeepNe Temporary Sign A non-electrified sign or banner placed on property in conjunction with an event of short duration and which sign is to be removed after the end oft the event. Ifas sign structure is permanent but the message changes periodically, that sign shall not be regarded Walls sign - As sign that is attached to or painted on the wall of any building and completely in contact with thel building throughout its greatest dimension, which does not extend beyond the main wall of the building more than fifteen (15) inches. A painted work of art or mural is Window Sign A: sign which is painted on, affixed to, or designed to be visible through a  business, ommodiv,entertaimment or service which it advertises.  is-leeated. 99  etc.) secured to a single permanent pole.  to which iti is attached at a right angle, i.e. perpendicular to the building.  from a canopy or overhang of a building is not a suspended sign.  as temporary.  not considered a wall sign.  window, excluding displays of merchandise.  Sec. 6-2. Purpose and scope.  This chapter addresses the placement of signs withint thet town's) jurisdiction fort the following purposes: to promotet traffics safety; to prevent business and advertising signs from conflicting with publicsafety signs;t toensuret that permitted signs dor not become al hazard or nuisance;t to prevent the overcrowding ofland; tof facilitatei firea and police protection;to protect and enhance the value of properties; to provide a pleasing overall environmental setting and good community appearance which is deemed vital to the continued economic attractiveness of thet town; andi to promote the public safety and welfare  oft thei town. (Ord. No. 1-00, 2-1-00)  Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance  Page 2    Yanceyville Town Council-J June 6, 2023  Sec. 6-3. Sign compliance.  A. No sign shall be constructed, erected, modified, placed, maintained, or moved, except as B.A Azoning permit must be obtained before a sign is erected, modified, or moved on a zoning lot,  authorized by this article.  unless otherwise provided int this Chapter.  No sign shall be placed within a public right-of-way or within the sight triangle of a roadway intersection as would be determined! byt thes state epamtmemtoftramgporaton, unlessotherwise D.A Any sign authorized ini this chapter is allowed to contain non-commercial copy in lieu of any  provided in this Chapter.  other copy. (Ord. No. 1-00, 2-1-00) Secs. 6-4 Prohibited signs. The following signs are prohibited:  1. Anynon-governmental sign whichr resembles a public safety warning ort traffic sign; 2. Signs with animated, blinking, scrolling chasing, flashing or moving effects. This does noti include  electronic signs as defined herein ort time and temperature displays.  3. Rotating or revolving sign  Roof sign above the parapet of al building;  5. Off premise advertising signs, except for off-premise advertising signs established permitted to continue as a nonconforming use only in accordance with Section 6-24  before  2023 (date of adoption oft this amended chapter), which may be  Nonconforming Signs and G.S. 160D-912 "Outdoor Advertising."  Secs. 6-5-6-9 Reserved.  DIVISION II. SIGNS NOT REQUIRING A PERMIT Sec. 6-10. Signs allowed without a permit. they may be considered "signs".  The following signs shall be exempt from regulation under this chapter, regardless of whether 1. Commemorative tablets or signs, historical or memorial markers or monuments, erected by orwith thé permission of the county board of commissioners, town council or the state  department of transportation;  Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance  Page 3    Vanceyville Town Council -J June 6, 2023  2. Officialt traffic control or other government signs;  3. On-premises directional, instructional or warning signs provided they contain no commercial message except al business logo or name and do not exceed four squarei feet 4. Flags, emblems, ori insignia of corporate, political, professional, fraternal, civic, religious, 5. Lights and decorations with no commercial message temporarily displayed ont traditionally 6. Time and temperature signs limited to one freestanding sign bearing no advertising matter other than the name or logo of the business; permitted in addition to other freestanding signs on the property, provided the area requirements for freestanding signs are not exceeded and all sign height and setback requirements are met. 8. Signs located ont thei interior of buildings, courts, lobbies, stadiums or other structureswhich are 9. Window signs painted on or attached to the interior of a window or glass door ori inside 10. Sandwich signs either at the doorway or ini the parking lot of the business as long as they are folded and taken inside ati the close of business and are put back outside when the  in area or 31 feet in height; or educational organizations;  adopted civic, patriotic or religious holidays;  7. Signs carried by people;  noti intended to be seen from the exterior of the structures.  awindow.  business reopens.  Sec. 6-11. Certain temporary signs allowed without a permit.  7. The following temporary signs do not require a zoning permit, provided they are not placed within the public road right-of-way, except as provided in Subparagraph 6 below, nor attached to any natural or man-made permanent structure located within a public right-of- way, including without limitation, trees, utility poles, or traffic control signs in a public right- of-way; and conform toi the: standards and provisions of this section and other applicable parts 1. Real estate signs. No real estate sign shall be placed off the premises that is for sale  ofthis chapter.  without the permission of the owner.  2. Construction site and propertyi improvement identification signs.  3. Seasonal agricultural: signs. Suchs signs may be erected fori the purpose of advertising and directing potential patronst toi the seasonal sale ofa agricultural products produced and offered for sale at bonai fide farming operation. Seasonal: agricultural signs mayb be erected not sooner than 30 days beforet thenormal: sales or harvest season and must ber removed within 30 days  after the normal sales or harvest season.  Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance  Page 4    Yanceyville Town Council -June 6, 2023  4. Temporary: special event signs or banners indicating that an event such as an athletic event, fair, carnival, circus festival, air show, fund raiser, or similar eventi is tot take place. Such signs may be erected no soonert than 30 days! before the event and must be removed nol latert than seven days after the event. The town manager or designee shal! be notified before such signs are erected so that an account can be kept of the time they are displayed. 5. Temporary on-premises signs or banners not covered in the foregoing category as long as such signs: (a) are not displayed for longer than 60 consecutive days, limited to3 special events per 12-month period, (b) are limited to three per zoning lot, and (c) do not exceed 4 sq. fti ini residential districts and 32: sq. ft in commercial/findustrial districts. The town manager or designee shall be notified before such signs are erected so that an 6. Temporary: signs erectedi in connection with elections or political campaigns. Political signs shall not be erected on private property without permission ofthe owner; shall not be erected before the established filing datei for an election or allowed to remain longer than ten days 7. Pursuant to G.S. 136-32(b), temporary signs erected in the right-of-way of the state highway system in connection with elections during the period beginning on the 30th day before the beginning date of "one-stop" early voting under G.S. 163-227.2 and ending on the 1oth day after the primary or election day. Such signs: (a) shall be no closer than three feet from the edge of the pavement of the (c) shall not be higher than 42 inches above the edge of the pavement ofthe  account can be kept of the time they are displayed.  aftert the election.  road;  (b) shall not obscure motorist visibility at an intersection; road; shall not larger than 864 square inches; (d) shall not obscure or replace another sign; and  (e) shall not bei illuminated  Any such sign remaining in the right-of-way more than 30 days after the end of the period prescribed in this subsection shall be deemed unlawfully placed and abandoned property, and a person may remove and dispose of such political sign  without penalty.  8. Yard sale: sign. As sign note exceeding six square feet may be erected not sooner thani two weeks before 9. Signs affixed to windows of vehicles displaying information on thet terms of sale for said vehicles. B. Unless otherwise stated herein, temporary signs shall not exceed 4: square feeti in residential districts and 32 square feet in area per sign face ini non-residential districts or have more than one sign face  the event and must be removed not later than three days aftertl the event.  per direction oftravel or exceed. sixt feeti inl height.  Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance  Page 5    Yanceyville Town Council - June 6, 2023  Secs. 6-12-6-141 Reserved.  DIVISION III. SIGNS REQUIRING A PERMIT Section 6-15. Application for a Permit required.  A. Asign permit is required before any sign is displayed or erected unless this Article provides B. An application for a sign permit must be filed with the Zoning Administrator on forms  that no permit is required. furnished by that department.  (1) The applicant must provide sufficient information to determine if the proposed sign isa allowed under this code and other applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. (2) An application forat temporary sign must state the dates intended for the erection  and removal oft the sign, not to exceed 30 days.  1 The application shall be accompanied by a fee set by the Town Council.  D. The Zoning Administrator or designee must promptly process the sign permit application and approve the application, reject the application, or notify the applicant of deficiencies. The Town may revoke a sign permit if the Zoning Administrator determines that the sign is  not being properly maintained or has been abandoned. Sec. 6-16. On-premises business identification and advertising signs.  The following sign types identify or advertise al business or service on the premises where they are located. They shall be considered an accessory use incidental to the principal land use. CemsdeiaseeeRe ARBeR-PeRisesSigdenlilymgerddverisingehsiness-erserviceshal A. A-frame,Sandwich or Sidewalk Sign - A pedestran-oriented movable sign that sits on the grade located proximate to the primary entrance ofanon-residential. use whose products or services are being advertised. The sign shall be self-supporting and onlyvisible during operating hours. Sidewalk signs are configured with a broader base then at top or are equipped with supports to ensure they remain stable in normal wind conditions. B. Freestanding Sign, Pole Sign - On-premises freestanding signs shall be permitted and shall 1. Where Permitted. Freestanding, poles simarpemitalitheo. HB.MlandM2dstrics 2. Area. The maximum area of all freestanding on-premises signs shall be 300 square feet. The area shall meant the surface area ofas sign as computedi ina accordance with section 6-22.  Beanacesery-useineidmialethepineipal-landuse.  comply with the following:  Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance  Page 6    Yanceyville Town Council - June 6, 2023  3. Height. The maximum height ofafreestanding on-premises: sign shall be 30feet. Thel height shall meant the height ofa a sign as determined ina accordancer with: section 6-22h herein. 4. Setback. The minimum setback from the publici right-of-way for an on-premise free  standing sign is ten (10) feet. 5. Number permitted.  a. One freestanding on-premises sign shall be permitted per street frontage ofa b. Azoning lot with a freestanding sign (or1 two freestanding signs ift fronting on two streets) is allowed thet following additional types of signs: one wall: sign and two additional signs in either the bench sign, ground sign or pole banner  zoning lot.  sign category.  Ground Sign/Monument Sign-  1. Where Permitted. Ground, monument signs are permitted in the Ol, HB, M-1 and M-2 2. Area. The maximum area of a monument sign shall be one hundred (100) square feet. The area shall mean the surface area ofas sign as computedi in accordance withsection 6-22. 3. Height. The maximum height of a ground or monument sign shall be twelve feet. The height shall meant thel height ofas sign as determined in sdnaasdintaherin 4. Setback. The minimum setback from publicr right-of-way shall be ten (10) feet. a. One monument on-premises sign shall be permitted per street frontage ofa b. Businesses on a zoning lot with a monument sign (or 2 monument signs if  districts.  5. Number permitted.  zoning lot.  fronting on two streets) are allowed one wall sign  D. Electronic Signs  1. Electronic signs are permitted for non- residential uses within the H-B, M-1 and M- 2diostricts. In addition, electronic signs are also permitted in any district on the property of a cultural facility, primary or secondary, educational facility- university or college, government office/facility, park/playground, or place of worship. . Each message or image displayed on an electronic sign shall be static for a minimum of eight seconds. Electronic: signs shall not flash and shall have no animation or effects simulating animation  2. Only one electronic sign perl loti is permitted.  orvideo.  C. Pole banner sign Where permitted OI, B-1 and HB. One flag, other thani those exempt from regulation in Sec. 6-10 consisting of a flexible banner or similar material (i.e., plastic, vinyl, etc.) secured to a single permanent pole allowed for every 75' of lot frontage. Said flag shall not exceed 15 sq. ft. in area; and it shall be secured to single, permanent pole not exceeding D. Projecting sign -Where permitted OI, B-1 and HB. One projecting sign attached to a building ina perpendicular fashion in any business district shall be permitted provided the business  25' in height.  Yanceyville. Zoning Ordinance  Page 7    Vanceyville Town Council-June 6, 2023  does not have an area to place a freestanding sign. Ex: Downtown businesses that only have as sidewalk int front of their location. Projecting signs shall be acceptable as part oft the overall 1. Ared. The sign area shall not exceed six square feet per side and 12 square feet in 2. Projection. The signboard or bracket by which it is attached shall not project more 3. Height Above Ground. No part of the sign shall hang lower than eight feet above the  allowed signage provided:  total.  than 36i inches from the wall. ground or pedestrian walkway.  Mounting. The sign is mounted, attached and maintained in a secure manner  . - Wall signs Wall signs are permitted on a zoning lot that has a freestanding sign or a F. Requirements for sign typesi int this Section shall be deemed complied with if signs provided for herein aresperifieallyincluded. as partoft the: sign plan approved as condition of, or pursuant toa  round/monument sign.  special use permit. (Ord. No. 1-00, 2-1-00)  Sec. 6-17. Home occupations.  Al home occupation shall be permitted one professional or announcement sign per dwelling unit  not exceeding six square feet in area. (Ord. No. 1-00, 2-1-00) Sec. 6-18. Subdivision and multi-family development entrance signs.  At any entrance to a residential subdivision or multi-family development, there may! be not more than two ground signst toi identifyo ori identifying such subdivision or development. A: single face ofa anys such sign may not exceed 16 square feet, nor may the total surface area of all such signs located at a single  entrance exceed 32 square feet. (Ord. No. 1-00, 2-1-00) Sec. 6-19. Industrial park entrance signs.  At any entrance to an industrial park, there may not be more than two ground signsi identifying the park. A: single face of any such sign may not exceed 100: square feet, nor mayt thet total surface area of all such: signs located at a single entrance exceed 160: square feet. (Ord. No. 1-00, 2-1-00)  Sec. 6-20. Off-premises directional signs  Off-premises directional signs shall conform to the standards oft this chapter and shall be considered in violation ifthey do not meeti the provisions oft this Chapter. Anoff-premises directional: signs shall not exceed 32 squarei feeti in area per sign face, or have moret than one: sign face per directional flow oftraffic, or no moret thant two sign faces per sign structure, or exceed six feet in height. Not moret than three off-premises directional signs shall contain directions to the same  Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance  Page 8    Yanceyville Town Council- l-June 6, 2023  business or activity. At the time the permit is applied for, the applicant shall provide written  evidence of the owner's permission to place the sign on such property. OM (Entire section deleted)  Sec. 6-21. Sign illumination.  Signs must be effectively shielded to prevent beams or rays of light from being directed toward any portion ofatraveled road, and must not be ofs suchi intensity or brilliance or glare ori impair the vision of the driver of any motor vehicle or otherwise! interferes with any driver'so operation of a motor vehicle. No sign shall be sO illuminated that it interferes with the effectiveness of or obscures an official traffic sign device or signal. All illuminated signs or structures shall be placed sO as to prevent the light rays ori illumination from being cast directly on any residence. (Ord. No. 1-00, 2-1-00)  Sec. 6-22. Computations.  The area and height of a sign shall be computed as follows:  (1) Areao ofindividualsigns The: areaofas signs shall be computed byr means oft the smallest square, circle, rectangle, triangle or combination thereof which will encompass the extreme limits oft the writing, representation, emblem, or other display, togetherwith: any material or colort formingani integral part ofthel background ofthe display or usedi to differentiatet the sign from the backdrop or structure against which it is placed, but not including any If the sign consists of more than one section or module, all of the area, including that between sections or modules, shall bei includedi int the computation of the: sign area. (2) Multi-faced signs-C Computation of area. For multi-faced signs, the sign area shall includea all: sign faces visible from any one point. When twoi identical sign faces are placed back to back: so that both faces cannot be viewed from any point at the same time, and when the backs for such sign faces are part oft the same sign structure and arer not than 42 inches apart, the sign area shall be computed by the measurement of one of the larger (3) Height. Height shall be measured from: (i) the higher of the unaltered grade of the terrain of the sign location or (ii) the elevation of the grade of the road shoulder perpendiculart to the: sign, which ever is higher, tot the uppermost part oft the sign or sign  supporting framework, bracing, ornamental base or trim.  faces.  structure, which everi is higher. (Ord. No. 1-00, 2-1-00)  Sec. 6-23. Sign maintenance.  Alls signsupports, braces, poles, wires and other appurtenances of the sign or sign structure shall bel kepti in good repair, maintained in a safe condition, and shall conform to the standards in this section and the  Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance  Page 9    Yanceyville Town Council -J June 6, 2023  state building codes.  Mainenanedlsepsppers, braces, poles, wires and other appurtenancesofthe. sign or sign structure and not the result of damage or destruction shall not require a zoning permit, provided thes sign is not enlarged, moved, or altered in any manner which would create or increase a nonconforming As sign face shall be in a state of disrepair when more than 20 percent ofi its total surface is disfigured, cracked, ripped or peeling paint or poster paper, or any combination oft these conditions. No: sign shall be allowed tos stand with bent or broken sign facing, broken uppors,coeappendages No sign or sign structure shall be allowed to have weeds, vines or other vegetation growing oni it and  condition.  or struts.  obscuring it from the road orl highway from whichi iti isi intended tol be viewed.  Sec. 6-24. Nonconforming signs. A. Off premise advertisings signs  1. Off premise advertising signs (formerly outdoor advertising signs or billboards) are hereby made nonconforming within the zoning jurisdiction of the Town of before such date may be permitted to continue as a nonconforming use, provided: a. the signs and supporting structures may not be enlarged or moved to a b. the signs and supporting structures may be repaired or reconstructed without enlargement of square footage of the advertising surface area; lights and/or other electric or electronic features may not be added; d. asigned statement with the name and address of the owner and current lease for each sign shall be kept on file with the code enforcement they shall conform to applicable requirements set forth in Article 11 Outdoor Advertising of North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 136.  Yanceyville as of  2023. Off premise advertising signs in existence  different location;  officer;  they shall be subject to yearly inspections; and  2. lfanonconforming. sign is damaged to an extent equal to or greater than! 50% of the sign replacement cost, the sign shall be removed if repair or damage to the sign and structure exceeds 50% of value as determined by the criteria in 19A NCAC  2E.0225/f);  B. Other nonconforming signs - All signs made nonconforming by this chapter, but which were  lawfullye established may continue provided that nos such sign shall be:  changed orr replaced with anothernonconfoming: sign except that copy may be changed on  Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance  Page 10    Yanceyville Town Council- -J June 6, 2023  an existing sign; expanded;  relocated except in conformance with the requirements of this chapter; reestablished after damage or destruction in excess of 60 percent oft the fair market value immediately prior tot thet time oft the damage or destruction; modified in any way which increase the sign's degree of nonconformity;or reestablished after the sign structure has been removed.  As soon as reasonably possible aftert the effective date oft this amendment, the zoning administrator shall make every reasonable effort to identify all the nonconforming signs with the county's town's  planningjurisdiction. (Ord. 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