2013-34 PRTCP SC - AC Draft Ord & DG

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(1) A graphic, colored illustration of the proposed sign, drawn to scale and reflecting all letters and the style and size of lettering; (2) A description or sample of any ype of material to be used for the sign and its background, and a description of the method of any lighting; (3) A plot plan illustrating the location of the building or site and the location of the proposed sign; and (4) Any other information the director or design commission may require. Section 3- . Design Committee review; failure to review. (a) Each completed permit or variance application, together with all accompanying information shall be forwarded promptlyby the director through the County planning director to the committee for its review and action. (b) Within thirty calendar days after receipt of the completed application from the director, the committee shall provide its written recommendation(s) to the director. If a recommendation is not received within the allotted period, the director shall act on the request in accordance with section 3 -18 or 3 -23, as the case may be. An extension may be granted by the director only upon the written consent of the applicant. Section 3- . Guidelines for review. The design committee and the director, when reviewing an application under this article, shall consider the following_ guidelines, as well as those found in the Pahoa Town Center Design Guidelines ( "design guidelines "). In the event a conflict exists between any requirement of this chapter and the design guidelines, the more restrictive or specific requirement shall prevail: (1) Fitting each sign to its surroundings shall be a prime consideration. A sign shall complement the building it identifies and contribute to Pahoa's historical architectural character as described in the design ,guidelines. Signs shall be a planned feature, reflecting the architectural scale, design, and color of the building or structure. It should be graphically simple and present an appropriate level of detail without appearing cluttered. (2) Commercial establishments should have no more than two signs per street frontage of a buildin : a hangin /.o i ecting sign and a wall /window sign. (3) The shape of the sign shall seek to aesthetically and functionally emphasize the message and not compete with the architecture of the building_ (4) Subtleness, proportion, and design shall be emphasized in sign copy and lettering_ (5) When an illuminated sign is used, the li,ht intensity, color illumination, and the careful screening of the li,ht source shall be considered. (6) A freestanding sign should offer an opportunity for landscaping treatment at its base. (7) The use of any material which is compatible to the village atmosphere of Pahoa shall be encouraged. Primary consideration should be liven to wood or non - reflective metal, on which a design can be carved, sand blasted, or painted. (8) The use of any natural or earth tone color that is not .gaudy or clashing shall be encoura.ed. Section 3- . Action on permit application. (a) The director shall consider the committee's recommendation(s) when processinu� a sign permit application.