Design Review Board

Level 1: Sign

1-A-10-DT

This proposal is for an existing hanging sign and existing awning with a sign. The hanging sign has a diameter of 3 feet and is 7 square feet. The sign is made of metal. A pre-existing bracket located at the corner of the building has been used for the sign. The previous sign in this location was approved by the Board.

The awning has a clearance with the sidewalk of 8 feet 1 inches at its left edge and 9 feet 4 inches at its right edge. The awning is 6 feet wide and approximately 3 feet 6 inches deep. The awning has a sign along that front and side valences. The signs are approximately 5.5 inches tall and 26.5 inches wide, or 1 square foot each for a total of approximately 3 square feet.


Location
221 Cumberland Ave

Applicant Request
This proposal is for an existing hanging sign and existing awning with a sign. The hanging sign has a diameter of 3 feet and is 7 square feet. The sign is made of metal. A pre-existing bracket located at the corner of the building has been used for the sign. The previous sign in this location was approved by the Board.

The awning has a clearance with the sidewalk of 8 feet 1 inches at its left edge and 9 feet 4 inches at its right edge. The awning is 6 feet wide and approximately 3 feet 6 inches deep. The awning has a sign along that front and side valences. The signs are approximately 5.5 inches tall and 26.5 inches wide, or 1 square foot each for a total of approximately 3 square feet.

Staff Comments
The hanging sign and awning sign are in conformance with Section 2.B of the guidelines. The awning is not in conformance with Article 5.Section 6.B.1.a of the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance which requires awnings to have a minimum clearance above the sidewalk of 9 feet.

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