ORD 2004-142 2002-2004 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Village way of life as described in the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona. It shall be a planned feature, reflecting the architectural scale, desi~m, and color of the building or structure. (2) Size and Number: The overall size and number of sitms shall minimally dominate the property or the building which it identifies. (3) Shape: The shape of the sign shall seek to aesthetically and functionally emphasize the message and not compete with the architecture of the building. (4) Lettering: Subtleness, proportion, and design shall be emphasized in sign copy and lettering. (5) Illumination: When an illuminated sign is used, the light intensity, color illumination, and the careful screening of the light source shall be considered (6) Landscaping: A freestanding silnt should offer an opportunity for landscaping treatment at its base. (7) Material: The use of any material which is compatible to the village atmosphere of Kailua shall he encouraged. Material includes, but is not limited to, wood, stone, canvas, rope, brushed or textured metal, or glass. (R) Color: The use of any natural or earthtone color that is not gaudy or clashing shall be encouraged. Section 3-55. Action on permit application. (a) The director shall consider the design commission's recommendation(s) when processing a sign perntit application. (h) If the director, after considering the design commission's reconunendation(s), finds that the proposed sign is in compliance with this article and chapter and any other applicable county, state or federal law or regulation, a sign permit shall be issued by the department. Section 3-56. Variances. A variance may be granted in accordance with Division 6 of this Chapter. Section 3-57. Design commission review of variances. Prior to final decision-making on a variance application, the director shall transmit a copy of the variance application through the County planning director to the design commission for its review and recommendation. Division 2. Permissible Signs. Section 3-58. Sign area/size and lettering size. (a) Unless otherwise provided, the maximum permitted surface area/size of any sign oriented to any public street, park, other public place or pedestrian way shall be: (I) Directory Sign. (A) If the lot frontage is up to thirty (30) lineal feet, a directory sign may not exceed twelve (12) square feet, except that no wall directory sign may exceed the lesser of twelve (12) square feet or fifteen percent of the wall area on which it is located. -26-