Pahoa Village Signs-Chap3 DRAFT ramsayer - 5May14 (2)

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(2) Commercial establishments shall have no more than two signs per street frontage of a building and may include a hanging/projecting sign and a wall/window sign. (3) The shape of the sign should 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 light intensity, color illumination, and the careful screening of the light 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 is encouraged. Primary consideration should be given 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 is encouraged. Section 3-_. Action on permit application. (a) The director shall consider the committee's recommendation(s) when processing a sign permit application. (b) If the director, after considering the committee's recommendation(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- . Variances. A variance may be granted in accordance with article 1, division 6 of this chapter. Section 3-_. Design committee review of variances. (a) 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 committee for its review and recommendation. (b) Within twenty-five calendar days after receipt of the completed variance application from the planning director, the committee shall provide its written recommendation(s) to the director via the planning director. If a recommendation is not received within the allotted period, the director shall act on the request in accordance with division 6 of this chapter. The director may grant a time extension to the committee or planning director only upon the written consent of the applicant. Division 2. Permissible Signs. Section 3-_. 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: (1) Directory sign. (A) If the lot frontage is up to thirty lineal feet, a directory sign may not exceed twelve square feet, except that no wall directory sign may exceed the lesser of twelve square feet or fifteen percent of the wall area on which it is located. (B) If the lot frontage is greater than thirty lineal feet, a directory sign may not exceed twenty-two square feet, except that no wall directory sign may exceed the 4