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A Guide for Sign Permit Applications
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XREF: See Code of Lexington, Chapter 138, Section 9 (Board of Appeals, Applicatons to the Board, Plan of land to accompany petition) Subsection D - For a special permit dealing with signage .....
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Introduction <br /> Signs are a necessary means of communicating information and generally are intended to be <br /> highly visible. They attract attention and contribute greatly to a town's character; produce a <br /> lasting impression on residents and visitors; and provide an image of the commercial health of a <br /> business area and a town as a whole. Restrained use of signs and simplicity in design are <br /> necessary to prevent a sign overload which creates clutter and can be as confusing as no signs at <br /> all. <br /> For these reasons,the Town has developed sign regulations which are part of the Zoning By-Law <br /> of the Town of Lexington (Section 13). Many types of signs,whether for building identification, <br /> parcel directories, parking or access, require a special permit from the Board of Appeals prior to <br /> installation. <br /> The Board of Appeals automatically refers all applications for signage and special permits to the <br /> Design Advisory Committee(DAC), appointed by the Board of Selectman, for design review <br /> and recommendations. The DAC typically reviews applications in open meetings,at which <br /> applicants are urged ta attend. The DAC encourages meetings with potential applicants before <br /> an application for special permit is submitted. <br /> The intent of this guideline is to help applicants understand the sign permit process and of the <br /> requirements for supporting documentation that is to be submitted to DAC for review. <br /> Purposes of Design Review <br /> To promote the safety and welfare of the public. <br /> To enhance safety by encouraging short, simple, effective messages. <br /> To foster creative and distinctive design. <br /> To encourage signs which by their location, size and design are in harmony with <br /> surrounding buildings and environment. <br /> To further the general purposes of the Zoning By-Law of the T'own of Lexington. <br /> All design review will be based upon the Design Guideline for Commercial District: Volume II.• <br /> Private Sector Improvements dated 1990, available at the Town offices(Inspectional 5ervices), <br /> and upon the Zoning By-Law of the Town of Lexington. Applicants are advised to follow those <br /> guidelines when designing their signage. <br /> Application Procedure and Design Review Process <br /> 1. Formal a�ptication: This begins with submission of the required form and fee, plus <br /> appropriate supporting information,to the Board of Appeals. The necessary form and <br /> information may be obtained from the Office of Inspectional Services, located in the Town <br /> Office Building. Applicants will find it beneficial to consult with the DAC prior to <br /> 2 <br />
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