YANCEYVILLE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Thursday, June gth, 2023, 6:00pm  Thei meeting oft 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, Brian Massey, and Keith Tatum  Council Members absent: Mayor Pro Tem- Odessa Gwynn  Staff present in person: Kamara Barnett-Town Manager/Clerk, Lee Farmer- Town Attorney,  and Kathryn Hinton-Administrative Assistant  Staff present via Web Ex: Harmon Crutchfield, Financial Consultant  Item 1: Call to Order  Mayor Alvin Foster called the Town Council Meeting to order at 6:03 pm. The meeting opened with aj prayer. He asked all to stand for the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Foster also stated that the Yanceyville Town Council rules and procedures reflect the revisions oft the North Carolina open meeting law oft the North Carolina General Statues, a copy oft the Yanceyville Town Council rules and procedures are availablei upon request. Yanceyville Town Council also has rules and procedures for electronic meetings that reflect the revisions of the North Carolina open meeting law oft the North Carolina General Statues, a copy of the Yanceyville Town Council  rules and procedures are available upon request.  Item 2: Review and Adoption of Agenda - Mayor & Council  Mayor Foster asked Town Council for ai motion. After al briefreview, Councilman Tatum made ar motion to adopt the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Massey  and passed with al unanimous vote. Item 3: Consent Agenda  a.) Minutes from May 2nd, 2023, Town Council Meeting.  Mayor Foster asked' Town Council to review the Consent Agenda. After a short review, Councilman Tatum made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. The: motion was  seconded by Councilman Massey and passed with a unanimous vote.  Item 4: Public Comment  None  Yanceyville Town Council Meeting Minutes June 8th,2023    Item 5: Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Financial Report- Becky W.Loy, Cobb Ezekiel Loy &  Company, P.A.  Mayor Foster introduced Rebekah Loy, Cobb Ezekiel Loy & Company P.A to Town Council to review and discuss the' Town's 2021-2022 audit financial reports. Mrs. Loy thanked' Town Council for allowing her to present information to them. Mrs. Loy stated that she would like to provide Town Council a summary oft the report, and then answer any questions that Town Council may have. After giving a summary, Mrs. Loy informed Town Council that the Town received an un- modified opinion, which is thel best and cleanest opinion that can bei received. She noted that there was nothing found in the audit that indicated that any other information presented was not true. The procedures, policies, and the way that data is collected support the information that you are getting in your financial statements. Mrs. Loy stated that there are a lot of numbers and combinations of numbers and you as a Town Council want to have confidence that the numbers are correct, and that is what the audit is designed to do. Mrs. Loy asked Town Council to turn to page eleven the Government Wide Financial Analysis Report. She explained that the Town's net position increased However, thel largest portion reflects the' Town's net investment in capital assets (e.g., land, buildings, machinery, and equipment. The Town uses these capital assets to provide services to citizens, consequently, these assets are not available for future spending. Although the Town's neti investment in capital assets is reported net ofthe outstanding related debt, thei resources needed toi repay the debt must be provided by other sources since the capital assets cannot be used to liquidate these liabilities. An additional portion of the Town of Yanceyville's net position $922,464, represents resources that are subject to external restrictions on how they may be used. The remining balanceof3,239,935: is unrestricted. The' TownofYanceyville: operates an enterprise fund, the Water and Sewer Fund that constitutes all the business- type activities. Finally, Mrs. Loy added that no fraud was discovered, and the auditors had no problems or disagreements with Town Management while performing the audit, but there is a concern ofs segregation of duties. Which is an issue within smaller municipalities. Lack of segregation of duties places the Town at a higher risk. Account Reconciliations, Budgetary Accounting for Appropriations, and Contractual Violation. Mrs. Loy suggested putting additional controls in place if possible and if the cost is Ms. Loy thanked Town Council for allowing her company to be the auditors for the Town. Mrs. Loy thanked' Town Council and Town Staff for their assistance during the audit. Mayor Foster Item 6: Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities Update: Gary Stainback. Inframark  beneficial to the' Town.  thanked Mrs. Loy for her work.  Representative  Yanceyville Water Treatment Plant  Collected Disinfection by Product (DBP) samples, which consisted ofTrhalomethanes (THM) and Haloacetic Acids (HAA), on May 2nd. The running average levels are Total Organic Carbon (TOC) sample results have improved with the optimization oft the Carbon feed system. TOC reduction is compliant with the state limitations.  compliant.  2  Yanceyville' Town Council Meeting Minutes June 8th,2023    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 at the water plant. Following thei repirofamalfinctioning decanting valve, thet treatment system is operating Pumped and disposed of solids collected in the effluent treatment tank and the chlorine Collecting information on various options for mechanical bars screen replacement.  Yanceyville Wastewater Treatment Plant  correctly and is currently complaint with permit limitations. The bar screen rake ends were replaced on April 27th, 2023  contact chamber.  Mayor Foster thanked Mr. Stainback for presenting a detailed: report.  Item 7: Public Hearing to Consider a Text Amendment to the Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance Mayor Foster asked the Town Council for a motion to go into Public. Councilman Tatum madea a motion to go into Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Councilman Massey and passed Town Manager Barnett explained for purposes of accountability and to identify the amendments, they were shown as underlined and inl bold of Chapter 6 Signs, Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance included in the agenda packets. Town Manager Barnett then read aloud the Plan Consistency Statement : Proposed Amendments to Chapter 6 Signs, Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance that was adopted by the Yanceyville Planning Board on May 22,2023.Town Manager Barnett noted that they are 12 billboards/off premise signs currently within the Town Corporate Limits. Councilman Tatum stated that the signage that's already up will: remain and the Town doesn't want any additional billboards/off premises signage. He also asked ifs signage was damaged could it bei rebuilt. Town Manager Barnett indicated that ifai nonconforming sign is damaged to an extent equal to or greater than 50% oft the sign replacement cost, the sign shall bei removed if repair or damage to the sign and structure exceeds 50% ofvalue as determined by the criteria in Councilman Tatum indicated that ifdamaged by a tornado or any type of natural disaster the owner should have the option to rebuild. Town Attorney Farmer mentioned that we could add ift thel billboard/off, premise signage is damaged or destroyed by an event that is an "Act of God" the sign owner will have the right and privilege to restore/: replace toi its original condition prior  Chapter 6 Signs  with a unanimous vote.  19A NCAC2E.0225();  to the event.  Mayor Foster asked the public for questions.  Mr. Matthew Hoagland 291 West Main Street thanked' Town Council for the opportunity to address billboard/ off-premises signage in light of what will be enhanced trafficto and from the  3  Yanceyville Town Council Meeting Minutes June gh,2023    Danville casino. Mr. Hoagland mentioned that hel had spoken with) Mr. Jason Julian, NCDOT District Engineer, a couple of weeks ago, and he said that their office has gotten at tremendous number of calls and requests about billboards, specifically up now, NC Highway 86. He added that he had brought this topic up before the Caswell County Planning Board a couple weeks ago as well. Mr. Hoagland indicated that it is his belief that an outright prohibition ofbillboard/ off- premises signage would maybe be a little bit ofa step too far. He stated, I understand the Town's desire, as mentioned to eliminate the construction ofthel billboards. And in general, I agree with you, but rather than an outright ban, perhaps there's an opportunity for a few other options. Like, for example. Requiring thel billboards/ off- premises signage be within a certain distance ofone another. Controlling the height ofthe billboards. Hei referenced the comprehensive plan that the general sentiment in Town is an appreciation ofs small towns atmosphere, and perhaps there's an opportunity.: to insure like al historic look and feel for billboards, when they are constructed. Limiting them to one specific zoning category. Managing the lighting at night ( dark sky lighting). Al bright billboard/ off- premises signage could obviously be a distraction at night. He added that it could be someone out there, you may be land rich but cash poor. Somebody who may be a little bit struggling to make ends meet, but al billboard lease could help them with a little additional income. But also, from the Town's perspective by reviewing futurel billboards, you get development review fees, or perhaps annual review fees that be phase to go along with  that as well. Mr. Hoagland thanked Town Council. Mayor Foster asked for any additional questions.  Mayor Foster asked for a Town Council motion to come out ofPublic Hearing. Councilman Tatum made ai motion to come out ofPublic Hearing. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mayor Foster asked Town Council for a motion to return to Regular Session. Councilman Tatum made a motion to return to Regular Session. The: motion was seconded by Councilman Massey Mayor Foster asked Town Council for ai motion. Councilman Massey made ai motion to adopt the Consistency Statement dated May 22nd, 2023 from the Town ofYanceyville Planning Board and to and to approve the proposed revised Chapter 6, Signs, oft the Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance; and to also add ifthel billboard/off premise sign is damaged or destroyed by an event that is an "Actof God" thes sign owner will have the right and privilege to restore/ replace toi its original condition prior to the event. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tatum and passed with a The amendments and clarifications ini this chapter will assist the Town in preserving the  Massey and passed with a unanimous vote.  and passed with ai unanimous vote.  unanimous vote.  community appearance oft the Town. *see attached (Chapter 6 Signs) *see attached (Plan Consistency Statement) Item 8: Town Attorney Report- Lee Farmer  None  4  YanceyvilleTown Council Meeting Minutes. June 8th,2023    Item 9: Town Manager Report- Kamara Barnett a) Budget Message for FY2023-2 2024  Town Manager Barnett read aloud Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2023-2024  *see attached  b)E Presentation ofRecommended Budget for FY 2023-2024  Town Manager Barnett presented the Draft/ Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Town Manager Barnett noted that the. July First Friday, Independence Day Program willl bel held early this season. It will be held on Friday, June 30th, 2023. The Retro Band will bej providing entertainment and food will be available for purchase. She encouraged all to invite someone Item 10: Fullers Creek Reservoir Intent to Seek Grant Funding/ Application  *see attached  and come out and enjoy the local talent.  Mayor Foster noted that he was contacted by Travis Cooke and Ben Carroll, Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC regarding a funding opportunity for the removal of the Water Supply Dam/Fullers Creek Reservoir. The Transportation Infrastructure Resilience Fund isa a grant program that is managed out to the NCDPS Emergency Management that can fully fund projects that will mitigate the damages or access to transportation infrastructure from natural disasters. The updated program will be able to fund local projects up to 2 million, with no required match/cost- share. He explained with the WSD'sl high-hazard classification ofthel Fullers Creek Reservoir, and its proximity to Main Street, that this project may be a good fit for this funding opportunity. He also mentioned that Resource Environmental Solutions will gladly assist with all aspects of the Mayor Foster asked Town Council for a motion. Councilman Massey made a motion to seek funding by way of Resource Environmental Solutions, LLCtos submit a grant application on behalf of the Town to the Transportation Infrastructure Resilience Fund managed by the NCDPS Emergency Management. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tatum and passed with a Item 11: Informal Discussion/Public Comment- Discussion & Comments must directly relate  grant submittal and project implementation.  unanimous vote toa agenda items None  Item 12: Recess Town Council Meeting Until, Tuesday.June 20th, 2023, at6pm Mayor Foster asked the Town Council for ai motion. After no further discussion, Councilman Tatum made ai motion to recess the Town Council Meeting until Tuesday, June 20th, 2023, at 6:00pm. Councilman Massey seconded the: motion that passed with a unanimous vote. The  meeting ended at 7:08pm. Yanceyville' Town Council Meeting Minutes June 8t,2023  5    Kamara Barnett, Town Clerk! prepared the above minutes. Tempastahsylavyion oft those matters thats were addressed at this  meeting.  Respectively Submitted: Alvin Foster, Mayor  Kamara Barnett, Town Clerk  6  Yanceyville Town Council Meeting Minutes June 8th,2023    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, ofthe Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance and provides this Consistency Statement. The Planning Board recommends adoption oft the proposed amendments to Chapter 6, Signs, of the Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance and associated edits to the Zoning Ordinance text. The context for certain of these amendments is the development of acasino in Danville, Virginia. Demand is anticipated foroff-premise: advertising signs at various locations within the Town'szoning jurisdiction, particularly the Highway 86 corridor. The Planning Board agrees that existing off-site advertising signs, all located in the Highway Business district, should be allowed to remain. Consistent with 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 VancepvlesComprehemshe Land Use  types and definitions.  Development Plan 2022-2036 as follows  Policy1-5. Clarify Zoning Ordinance and Map - These amendments will provide greater understanding and distinction of sign types and applicable sign regulations. Mapl No.: 1- NC Highway 86 Corridor- - North Segment This area is identified int the Plan asa focus area for the Town. Controlling proliferation of off-premise advertising will give the Town Additionally, in response tot the question cited ini 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 in 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 to the Yanceyville Town Council.    Yanceyville Town Council -J June 8, 2023  CHAPTER 6. SIGNS DIVISION I. IN GENERAL Sec. 6-1. Definitions.  Thet following words, terms, and phrases, when used int this chapter, shall havet the meanings ascribedto Sign Any words, lettering, parts of letters, pictures, figures, numerals, phrases, sentences, emblems, devices, design, trade names or trademarks bywnehamctighmaelnow. 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 signi is composed of two boards set upi in at triangle shape hinged at the top and shall be self-supporting. The sign shall be equipped with supportto Electronic Sign- - A 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 int text and/ori image. 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 ormore supports that are not part ofa a building or other structure and with open space Flashing Sign. A: sign with an intermittent or sequential flashing light source is used primarily Ground Sign/Monument Sign - Any sign, other than a pole sign, that is attached directly to the ground by means of as supporting system comprised of as solid pedestal, or other bracing system where there is no open space between thel bottom oft the: sign face areai and the ground. Ground signs are configured so that the base of the sign supports structure is at least as wide as the sign face area. Ground signs may also be referred to as "pedestal" signs or "monument" signs. Off-Premises Advertising Sign (Billboard) - A sign that is not located on the property of the  theminthissection, except where the context clearlyindicates: a different meaning:  VI,52)  ensure it remains stable in normal wind conditions.  between the bottom of the sign face area and the grade beneath it. to attract attention. Flashing signs do not include electronic signs.  business, commodity, entertainment, or service which it advertises.  Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance  Page 1    Yanceyville Town Council - June 8, 2023  Pole banner sign A sign consisting of at flexible banner or similar material (i.e., plastic, vinyl, Projecting sign- A: sign attached to and mounted on a building and extending beyond the building Suspended Sign - A sign that is suspended from the underside of a 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 from a Temporary Sign A non-electrified sign or banner placed on property in conjunction with an event of short duration and which sign is tol be removed after the end oft the event. Ifa a sign structure is permanent but the message changes periodically, that sign shall not be regarded Wall: sign - As sign that is attached to or painted oni the wall of any building and completelyi in contact with the 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  etc.) secured to a single permanent pole.  to which iti is attached at a right angle, i.e., perpendicular to the building.  canopy or overhang of al 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 within thet town's) jurisdictioni fort thet following purposes: toy promote traffics safety; top prevent business and advertising signs from conflicting with public safety signs; to ensuret that permitted: signs doi not become al hazard or nuisance;t to prevent theo overcrowding ofland; tofacilitate1 fire and police protection;to protect and enhance the value of properties;toprovide a pleasing overall environmental setting and good community appearance which is deemed vital to the continued economicatractiveness of the town; and to promote the public safety and welfare  of the town. (Ord. No. 1-00, 2-1-00) Sec. 6-3. Sign compliance.  A. No sign shall be constructed, erected, modified, placed, maintained, or moved, except as B. Azoning permit must be obtained before a sign is erected, modified, or moved on a zoning lot, Nos sign shall be placed within a public right-of-way or within the sight triangle of a roadway  authorized by this article.  unless otherwise provided in this Chapter.  Yanceyville. Zoning Ordinance  Page 2    Yanceyville Town Council- - June 8, 2023  intersection as would be determined! bythe state departmentoftransportation,untessotherwise D. Any sign authorized in this chapter is allowed to contain non-commercial copy in lieu of any  provided int this Chapter.  other copy. (Ord. No. 1-00, 2-1-00) Secs. 6-4 Prohibited signs. Thei following signs are prohibited:  1. Anynon-governmenta. sign which resembles a publicsafety warning ort traffics sign. 2. Signs with animated, blinking, scrolling chasing, flashing, or moving effects. This doesnoti include  electronic signs as defined herein or time and temperature displays.  3. Rotating or revolving sign  4. Roof sign above the parapet of a building.  5. Off premise advertising signs, except for off-premises advertising signs established before June gth, 2023, which may be permitted to continue as a nonconforming use only ina accordance with Section 6-24 Nonconforming Signs and G.S. 160D-912 "Outdoor  Advertising." Secs. 6-5-6-9 Reserved.  DIVISIONII. SIGNS NOTI REQUIRING APERMIT 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 or with the permission of the county board of commissioners, town council or the state 3. On-premises directional, instructional or warning signs provided they contain no commercial message except a business logo or name and do not exceed four square feet 4. Flags, emblems, or insignia of corporate, political, professional, fraternal, civic, religious, 5. Lights and decorations with no commercial message temporarily displayed oni traditionally 6. Time and temperature signs limited to one freestanding sign bearing no advertising  department of transportation;  2. Official traffic control or other government signs;  in area or 31 feet in height. or educational organizations;  adopted civic, patriotic or religious holidays.  Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance  Page 3    Yanceyville Town Council -J June 8, 2023  matter other than the name or logo oft the business; permitted in addition to other freestanding signs on the property, provided the area requirements fori 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 otherstructures which are 9 Window signs painted on or attached to the interior ofa a window or glass door ori inside 10.Sandwich signs either ati the doorway or in the parking lot of the business if they are folded and taken inside at the close of business and are put back outside when the  7. Signs carrjed by people.  not intended to be seen from the exterior oft the structures.  a window.  business reopens.  Sec. 6-11. Certain temporarysigns 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 to 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  oft this chapter.  without the permission of the owner.  2. Construction site and propertyi improvement identification signs.  3. Seasonal agricultural signs. Such signs may be erected fort the purpose of advertising and directing potential patrons toi the: seasonal sale ofa agricultural products produced and offered for sale at bonat fidet farming operation. Seasonal agricultural signs mayl be erected not sooner than 30 days before the normal sales or harvest season: and must ber removed within 30 days 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 event is tot take place. Such signs may be erected no: sooner than 30 days before the event and must be removed no later than seven days after the event. The town manager or designee shall 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 to 3 special events per 12-month period, (b) are limited to three perzoning lot, and (c) do  after the normal sales or harvest season.  Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance  Page 4    Yanceyville Town Council-J June 8, 2023  not exceed 4 sq. fti in residential districts and 32 sq. ft in commercial/industrial districts. The town manager or designee shall be notified before such signs are erected sO that an 6. Temporary: signs erected in connection with elections or political campaigns. Political signs shall notl be erected on private property without permission oft the owner; shall not be erected before the established filing date 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 10 day after the primary or election day. Such signs: (b) shall not obscure motorist visibility at ani intersection; road; shall not larger than 864 square inches; (d) shall not obscure or replace another sign; and  account can be kept of the time they are displayed.  aftert the election.  th  (a) shall be no closer than three feet from the edge of the pavement of the road; (c) shall not be higher than 42 inches above the edge of the pavement of the  (e) shall not be illuminated  Any such sign remaining in the right-of-way more than 30 days after the end of the period prescribed ini this subsection shall be deemed unlawfully placed and abandoned property, and a person may remove and dispose of such political sign without penalty. 8. Yards sales sign. As sign not exceeding six square feet may! bee erected not sooner than twov weeks before 9. Signs affixed to windows of vehicles displaying information on thei terms of sale for said vehicles. B. Unless otherwise stated herein, temporary signs shall not exceed 4: square feeti ini residential districts and 32: square feet in area per sign facei in non-residential districts or have morei than one sign face  the event and must be removed notl later than three days aftert the event.  per direction oft travel or exceed: six feeti in! height.  Secs. 6-12-6-14 Reserved.  DIVISION II. SIGNS REQUIRING AI 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.A Ana application for a sign permit must be filed with the Zoning Administrator on forms  that no permit is required.  Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance  Page 5    Yanceyville Town Council-J June 8, 2023  furnished by that department.  (1) The applicant must provide sufficient information to determine if the proposed sign isallowed under this code and other applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. (2) An application for at temporary sign must state the dates intended for the erection  and removal of the sign, not to exceed 30 days.  1 Thea 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 ift 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 a business or service on the premises where they are located. They shall be considered an accessory usei incidental to the principal land use. A. A-Frame, Sandwich or Sidewalk Sign - A pedestran-oriented movable sign that sits on the grade located proximate toi the primary entrance of a non-residential use whose products ors services are being advertised. The sign shall be: self-supporting and only visible during operating hours. Sidewalk signs are configured with al broader base then at top orare 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, pole signs are permitted ist the Ol, HB, M-1 andN M-2 districts. 2. Area. The maximum area of all freestanding on-premises signs shall be 300: square feet. The area shall mean the: surface area of a sign as computed in accordance with section 6-22. 3. Height. The maximum height ofa af freestanding on-premises: sign shall be 30feet. The height shall meant thel height ofas sign as determined in accordance withs section 6-22 herein. 4. Setback. The minimum setbacki from the public right-of-way for an on-premise free  comply with the following:  standing sign is ten (10) feet. 5. Number permitted.  a. One freestanding on-premises sign shall be permitted per street frontage ofa a b. Azoning lot with at freestanding sign (or two freestanding signs if fronting on two streets) is allowed the 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 - Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance  Page 6    Yanceyville Town Council- -J June 8, 2023  1. Where Permitted. Ground, monument: signs are permittedi int the 0l, HB, M-1 and M-2 districts. 2. Area. Themaximuma area of amonument: signshallb bec onehundred (100)s squaret feet. Thearea shall meant thes surface area ofa a sign as computed ina accordance with section 6-22. 3. Height. The maximum! height ofagroundo lorr monument sign shall bet twelve feet. Thel height shall mean thel height of as sign as determined in accordance with section 6-23 herein. 4. Setback. The minimum. setback from publici right-of-way shall bet ten (10) feet.  5. Number permitted.  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  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-2 districts. 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. 3. Each message ori image displayed on an electronic sign shalll be static for a minimum of eight seconds. Electronic signs shall noti flash and: shalll have no animation or effects simulating animation or video. C. Pole banner sign - Where permitted Ol, B-1 and HB. One flag, other than 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' ofl lot frontage. Said flag shall not exceed 15 sq. ft. in area; and it shall be: secured to single, permanent pole not exceeding D.P Projecting sign - Where permitted Ol, B-1 and HB. One projecting sign attached to al building in a perpendicular fashion in any business district shall be permitted provided the business does not have an area to place a freestanding sign. Ex: Downtown businesses that only have as sidewalk ini front oft their location. Projecting signs shall be acceptable as part of the overall 1. Area. 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  2. Only one electronic sign per loti is permitted.  25' in height.  allowed signage provided: total.  than 36 inches from the wall. ground or pedestrian walkway.  Mounting. The signi is mounted, attached and maintained in a secure manner.  E. Wall signs - Wall signs are permitted on a zoning lot that has a freestanding sign or a  ground/monument sign.  Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance  Page 7    Yanceyville Town Council - June 8, 2023  F. Requirements for sign typesi int this Section shall be deemed complied withi if signs provided for herein are specifically included as part oft the sign plan approved as condition of, or pursuant toa  special use permit. (Ord. No. 1-00, 2-1-00)  Sec. 6-17. Home occupations.  Ahome 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 twoground signs toi identify ori identifying such: subdivision or development. A: singlet face ofanys 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 signs identifying the park. A: single face of anys such sign may not exceed 100: square feet, nor mayt the 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 tot the standards ofi this chapter and shall be considered in violation if they do not meet the provisions of this Chapter. An off-premises directional sign shall note exceed: 32: square feet ina area per signi face orl have more than one: signi face per directional flow oftraffic, or no moret than two: signi faces per sign structure or exceed six feet in height. Not more than three off-premises directional signs shall contain directions toi the same 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.  Sec. 6-21. Sign illumination.  Signs must be effectively shielded to prevent beams or rays of light from being directed toward any portion ofat traveled road, and must not be ofs such intensity or brilliance or glare or impair the vision of the driver ofa any motor vehicle or otherwise interferes with any driver's 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 lightr trays ori illumination from being cast directly on any residence. (Ord. No. 1-00, 2-1-00)  Sec. 6-22. Computations. Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance  Page 8    Yanceyville Town Council-June 8, 2023  The area and height of a sign shall be computed as follows:  (1) Areaofindividudl: signs. The area ofas signshalll be computed byr meanso ofthes smallest square, circle, rectangle, triangle or combination thereof which will encompass the extreme limits oft the writing, representation, emblem, or other display, together with anymaterial or colori forminga ani integral part tofthel background oft the display oru usedtodifferentiate: the sign from the backdrop or structure against which it is placed, but not including any Ifthe sign consists of more than one section or module, all of the area, including that between. sections or modules, shall bei included int the computation oft the signa area: (2) Multi-faced signs-Computation of area. For multi-faced signs, the sign area shall include alls signi faces visible from any one point. Whentwo 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 signi faces are part oft thes same sign structure and arer noti 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, whichever is higher, to the uppermost part of the sign or sign  supporting framework, bracing, ornamental base or trim.  faces.  structure, whichever is higher. (Ord. No. 1-00, 2-1-00)  Sec. 6-23. Sign maintenance.  Allsignsupports, braces, poles, wires and other appurtenances oft the sign or sign structure shall be kepti in good repair, maintained in a safe condition, and shall conform tot the standards in this section and the Maintenance ofs signsupports, braces, poles, wiresand other appurtenances oft the sign ors signstructure and not the result of damage or destruction shall not require a zoning permit, provided the sign is not enlarged, moved, or altered in any manner which would create or increase a nonconforming A 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 of these conditions. No sign shall be allowed to stand with bent or broken sign facing, broken supports, loose  state building codes.  condition.  appendages, or struts.  No sign or signs structure shall be allowed tol have weeds, vines or other vegetationgrowing on ita and  obscuring it from the road or highway from which it isi intended tol be viewed.  Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance  Pages 9    Yanceyville Town Council -J June 8, 2023  Sec. 6-24. Nonconforming signs. A. Offp premise advertising signs  1. Off premise advertising signs (formerly outdoor advertising signs or billboards) are hereby made nonconforming within the zoning jurisdiction of the Town of Yanceyville as of. June gth, 2023. Off premise advertising signs in existence 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 ofs square footage of the advertising surface area. lights and/or other electric or electronic features may not be added; d. a signed statement with the name and address of the owner and current lease for each sign shall be kept on file with the code enforcement officer. f. they shall conform to applicable requirements set forth in Article 11 Outdoor Advertising of North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 136.  different location;  e. they shall be subject to yearly inspections; and  2. Ifan nonconforming signi 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); however, if the sign is damaged or destroyed by an event that is an "Act of God" the Sign owner have the right and privilege to restore/ replace toi its original  condition prior to the event.  B. Other nonconforming signs - All signs made nonconforming by this chapter, but which were  lawfully established may continue provided thati nos such: sign shall be:  changed or replaced witha anothernonconforing: sign except that copy may be changed on  an existing sign; expanded;  relocated except in conformance with the requirements of this chapter; reestablished after damage or destruction of moret than 60 percent ofthet fair market value immediately prior toi the time of the damage or destruction. modified in any way whichi 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 ofthis amendment, the zoning administrator shall make every reasonable effort toi identify all the nonconforming signs with the town's planning  jurisdiction. (Ord. No. 1-00, 2-1-00)  Yanceyville Zoning Ordinance  Page 10