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APPLICANT INFORMATION
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Town of Bedford, Virginia
Department of Planning & Community Development
215 E. Main Street
Bedford, VA 24523
(540)
587
-6021 ● cjohnson@bedfordva.gov
COMMERCIAL SIGN APPLICATION
Please print or type. If not applicable, write N/A.
Sign Owner Name: ______________
Address:
Phone: Fax: Email:
Sign Erector Name:
Address:
Phone: Fax: Email:
Primary Contact:
Address:
Phone: Fax: Email:
Location address: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Business Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Tax Map Number: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Type of sign(s) – Sign 1:
Freestanding Façade Projecting Window Refacing
_____________
Temporary until
Sign 2: Freestanding Façade Projecting Window Refacing
_____________
Temporary until
Building street frontage length in linear feet of property where sign is to be erected:____________________________
Total square footage of the proposed sign(s):_______________________
Is the sign illuminated? Yes No If Yes, Externally Internally
Attached drawing shows the height, sign perimeter and area dimensions, support, and landscaping. Yes No
Attached plat or plan shows the sign in relation to buildings, property lines, streets, other signs, etc. Yes No
Only the first two pages of this application with drawing are needed. Please keep pages 3 through 7 for your files.
Staff use:
Date received:_________ Received by:____________
Fee:______________ Zoning District:____________
Property address:_____________________________
Downtown Area:___________
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Town of Bedford Department of Planning & Community Development
215 East Main Street ● Bedford, VA 24523 ● Phone (540) 587-6021 ● cjohnson@bedfordva.gov
02/25/2021
CERTIFICATION
904.11. Sign permit application. Application for a sign permit shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator on forms
provided by the Town, accompanied by a filing fee as established by the Town Council, and shall contain the
following information:
a. Name and mailing address of the sign owner and sign erector;
b. Location address, building and street frontage in linear feet of property on which sign is to be erected;
c. Type of sign and sign structure and general description of structural design and construction materials;
d. Drawings showing the height, sign perimeter and area dimensions, means of support, method of illumination,
landscaping, and design for the existing and proposed sign;
e. A record plat plan or drawing showing dimensions of building and relationship of building and/or sign to
adjacent property lines, sidewalks, streets, intersections and buildings;
f. Any other information that the zoning administrator may request to ensure compliance with the provisions of this
ordinance and other applicable town regulations;
g. Name, mailing address and phone number of property owner. Property owner or legal representative must sign
all signage applications.
904.12. Expiration of sign permits; extension. A sign permit shall expire and become null and void if the sign is not
erected within a period of six months from the date of permit issuance. An application for one six month
extension of the permit may be made to the zoning administrator by the permit holder prior to expiration of
the original permit. An extension may only be granted when the proposed sign is in compliance with all
current applicable regulations, and in no case shall a permit be valid for more than a total of 12 months
without the authorized sign being erected.
904.13. Revocation of sign permit. The zoning administrator may revoke a permit or approval if it is found that
there has been concealment or misrepresentation of material facts in either the application or plans. Furthermore,
failure to adhere to the requirements of this ordinance in the construction and maintenance of a sign automatically
cancels such permit, and said sign or structure shall be removed by the property owner forthwith.
These regulations shall apply to the construction, erection, alteration, use, relocation or reconstruction of all signs placed for
public observance within the Town of Bedford. I hereby certify that this application is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. For temporary signs, I certify the sign shall be removed by the specified time. Violation of the provisions of this
application may result in enforcement action.
Applicant Signature: Date:
Print Name:
Staff: ________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________
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Town of Bedford Department of Planning & Community Development
215 East Main Street ● Bedford, VA 24523 ● Phone (540) 587-6021 ● cjohnson@bedfordva.gov
02/25/2021
Town of Bedford
Land Development Regulations
904.05. Sign measurement rules.
a. Determination of sign area. The area of a sign shall be computed as the entire surface area within a single,
continuous rectilinear perimeter enclosing all parts of the sign face, including the extreme limits of all of the
letters, numbers, figures and/or symbols comprising the sign. The sign supports or support structure shall
not be included in determining the sign area unless they are designed to form an integral background of the
display. However, when a sign is placed within a wall, planter or other similar structure that is designed to
serve a separate purpose other than sign support, the area of such structure shall not be counted.
b. Area of signs with two or more sign faces. The area of a sign with two or more sign faces shall be computed
as follows:
(1) Sign faces separated by an interior angle of 45 degrees or greater: Both sign faces shall be included;
(2) Sign faces separated by an interior angle of less than 45 degrees: One sign face shall be included;
provide, however, the area of the largest sign face shall be used when two faces are unequal in area.
c. Calculation of allowable sign area on corner lots. On corner lots, the frontage shall be either: (1) the side
fronting the street providing primary vehicle access, or (2) the side containing the main pedestrian entrance
to the principal structure. Where neither of these methods clearly distinguished the front, or where both of
these methods would identify a front, the administrator shall make the determination. For commercial or
industrial uses, the front shall not be a primarily residential street.
d. Calculation of allowable sign area for freestanding and building-mounted signs. For freestanding and
building-mounted signs, the following rules shall govern the determination of building frontage and allowable
sign area:
(1) Buildings with one tenant or multiple tenants with access via common outside entrance: Building
frontage shall be the one building face or wall architecturally designed as the front of the building and
containing the main public entrance. Where more than one building wall meets this description, an
average of the linear feet of those walls in question shall be used in calculating allowable sign area.
(2) Multiple-tenant buildings with individual outside entrances. Building frontage for each tenant shall be
the portion of the frontage on the building wall that contains the tenant's main public entrance. Where a
tenant space includes more than one outside building wall, only the one wall containing the primary
public entrance shall be used in calculating allowable sign area. Where more than one building wall
meets this description, an average of the linear feet of those walls in question shall be used in
calculating allowable sign area.
(3) Regardless of the number of stories in a building, building frontage shall be determined by one
measurement of the linear feet of the wall at a height not greater than ten feet abovegrade.
e. Determination of sign height. The height of a sign shall be calculated as the maximum vertical distance from
the uppermost extremity of a sign or sign support and structure to the ground level at the base of the sign.
For the purposes of this subsection, "ground level" shall not include any fill placed under or around the sign
that has the effect of artificially raising the effective height of the sign.
904.06. Sign illumination standards for districts where illumination of signs is permitted.
a. These signs shall not be located within 100 feet of a residential zoning district boundary.
b. Details of any illumination proposed as part of a sign must be provided by the applicant with the sign permit
application.
c. The average level of illumination on the face or vertical surface of any sign shall not exceed three
footcandles.
d. Lighting design shall be such that no excess light spill or glare occurs. No light from any illuminated sign
shall cause or direct nonreflected light from the fixture to shine into or upon any building other than the
building to which the sign is related or onto any adjoining property or right-of-way.
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Town of Bedford Department of Planning & Community Development
215 East Main Street ● Bedford, VA 24523 ● Phone (540) 587-6021 ● cjohnson@bedfordva.gov
02/25/2021
e. Any sign containing electrical components shall conform to current UL, ETL, CSA, or ULC standards and
display a label from one of these recognized testing labs.
f. Externally illuminated signs.
(1) Light fixtures illuminating signs shall be carefully located, aimed and shielded so that light is directed
only onto the sign face and is prevented from creating glare or lights shining into motorist or pedestrian
eyes. Shielding shall be accomplished with architectural elements, landscaping, and/or specific lighting
components, such as shields or louvers.
(2) The light fixture shall be designed to prevent light spill into the sky and shall not be aimed toward
adjacent streets or properties.
(3) Neon signs shall have light lettering and logo on an opaque background only.
g. Internally lighted signs.
(1) The sign shall consist of light lettering, symbols and logo on an opaque or dark colored background
only.
(2) Light sources internally illuminating signs shall be carefully located, aimed and shielded so that light is
directed onto the message only. Shielding shall be accomplished with architectural elements and/or
specific lighting components, such as shields or louvers within the sign. Lettering or symbols shall
constitute no more than 40 percent of the surface area of the sign.
904.09. Limited Business District B-1, General Business District B-2, Commercial/Light Manufacturing District CLI,
and Industrial District M-1: Signs that are for permitted and conditional uses shall be as described in Figure 2
and Table 904.09 in the B-1, B-2, CLI and M-1 zoning districts are permitted as provided below, subject to the
standards of Part I and any other applicable provisions of this ordinance.
a. For each lot, tract, or parcel, 1½ square feet of aggregate sign area shall be allowed for each one linear foot
of building frontage.
b. The permitted total sign area may be in a single sign, or in a combination of signs located on one or more
sides of the building, with no more than two signs affixed to a building (including wall, awning, canopy,
projecting, and permanent window signs) allowed for each building facade.
c. In addition, one sign shall be permitted to be affixed to the rear of the building, computed on the ratio of one
half square foot of sign for each (one) lineal foot of building frontage.
d. Illuminated signs meeting the requirements of section 904.06 are permitted.
e. Off-premises signs otherwise meeting the development standards of Part I and all applicable standards of
Part II for the proposed sign type and the zoning district in which the sign will be located. The applicant shall
submit in writing with the application such supporting documentation as needed for each sign to show
compliance with the following:
(1) The proposed sign must be on private property;
(2) A notarized written authorization from the property owner;
(3) A current, certified and approved survey of property showing the proposed location, including
dimensions indicating property and street setbacks of the proposed sign;
(4) The proposed landscaping around the sign, detailing such items as the species, number and mature
size of each plant and the dimensions of the area to be planted. Such plantings shall be nondeciduous
only;
(5) A detailed drawing of the sign showing the message, size and height dimensions. The message shall
be limited to a logo and directional arrow only. The height shall be limited to three feet and the area
shall be limited to six square feet;
(6) Illumination of signs shall not be allowed unless the zoning administrator finds that there is a clearly
documented public need;
(7) The sign location must be within 50 feet of the public right-of-way and within 50 feet of an intersection
of a designated primary street;
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Town of Bedford Department of Planning & Community Development
215 East Main Street ● Bedford, VA 24523 ● Phone (540) 587-6021 ● cjohnson@bedfordva.gov
02/25/2021
(8) Only one such off-premises sign may be located on a lot and the sign must be within 1,000 feet of the
business or tenant being advertised. The business or tenant and their existing signage, must be
conforming;
(9) Virginia Department of Transportation approval;
(10) The need for such sign shall not be shared by other businesses or tenants located in area, unless the
sign message is shared. The applicant must present a space sharing plan for current and possible
future business/tenants;
(11) Written data showing there is a clear and demonstrated need for the sign for public safety or other
public need.
TABLE 904.09 Sign Regulations for the B-1, B-2, CLI, and M-1 Zones
Type
Maximum
Number
Maximum Size
(square feet)
Miscellaneous
Provisions
Maximum
Height (feet)
Location/
Clearance
Freestanding
(on
conforming
lots only)
For 1 use on 1
lot; 1 if building
takes up less
than 50 percent
of total lot area
120 for any
permitted use
which has a
property line that
is 80 feet or less
from any limited
access bypass
highway with a
posted speed
limit of 55 mph;
otherwise 60
May include address,
name, and/or logo of
tenant or building.
Cannot have both a
freestanding and
projecting sign on the
same street frontage.
30 for any
permitted use
which has a
property line
that is 80 feet or
less from any
limited access
bypass highway;
otherwise 20 or
lowest point of
roof
Within area
landscaped with
ornamental
plantings. Minimum
25 feet separation
from another
freestanding sign
and setback at least
seven feet from the
street right-of-way
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Town of Bedford Department of Planning & Community Development
215 East Main Street ● Bedford, VA 24523 ● Phone (540) 587-6021 ● cjohnson@bedfordva.gov
02/25/2021
Type
Maximum
Number
Maximum Size
(square feet)
Miscellaneous
Provisions
Maximum
Height (feet)
Location/
Clearance
Freestanding
(on
conforming
lots only)
1 for a shopping
center and/or
multiple tenant
development
60
May include address,
name, and/or logo of
tenant or building.
Cannot have both a
freestanding and
projecting sign on the
same street frontage.
30 for any
permitted use
which has a
property line
that is 80 feet or
less from any
limited access
bypass highway;
otherwise 20 or
lowest point of
roof
Within area
landscaped with
ornamental
plantings. Minimum
25 feet separation
from another
freestanding sign
and setback at least
seven feet from the
street right-of-way
Digital
For 1 use on 1
lot; 1 if building
takes up less
than 50% of
total lot area
20
Permitted only in B-2
district for a permitted
use located on a
property adjacent to a
public street or highway
that has a minimum
posted speed limit of 45
miles per hour.
Must be ground
mounted.
May include address,
name, and/or logo of
tenant or building.
Images displayed must
remain static for a
minimum of 8 seconds.
A change of image must
be accomplished within
one second or less.
Animation, scrolling, or
action videos may not
be displayed.
20
Within area
landscaped with
ornamental
plantings. Minimum
25' separation from
any other
freestanding sign
and setback at least
7' from the public
right-of-way.
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Town of Bedford Department of Planning & Community Development
215 East Main Street ● Bedford, VA 24523 ● Phone (540) 587-6021 ● cjohnson@bedfordva.gov
02/25/2021
Type
Maximum
Number
Maximum Size
(square feet)
Miscellaneous
Provisions
Maximum
Height (feet)
Location/
Clearance
1 for a shopping
center and/or
multiple tenant
development
60
Permitted only in B-2
district for a permitted
use located on a
property adjacent to a
public street or highway
that has a minimum
posted speed limit of 45
miles per hour.
Must be ground
mounted.
May include address,
name, and/or logo of
tenant or building.
Images displayed must
remain static for a
minimum of 8 seconds.
A change of image must
be accomplished within
one second or less.
Animation, scrolling, or
action videos may not
be displayed.
20
Reproduction
of Historic
Mural
For 1 use on 1
lot; 1 if building
takes up less
than 50% of
total lot area
None
Permitted within the
area of a National
Register Historic District
subject to proof and/or
documentation of prior
existence
May include commercial
or advertising messages.
None
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