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Design Review Board

Level 1: Sign

6-C-20-DT

Installation of a plaque sign that is 11" wide by 8" tall. The sign will be attached to the building to the right of the main entrance recess.

Location
414 Clinch Ave.
Applicant Request
Installation of a plaque sign that is 11" wide by 8" tall. The sign will be attached to the building to the right of the main entrance recess.
Staff Comments
Historical markers (plaque signs) are not specifically addressed in the design guidelines so staff is not authorized to approve them. The request does not appear to conflict with the general intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines and the location and size of the plaque are appropriate for this building.

Applicable guidelines:

SECTION 2.B.1. (RECOMMENDED SIGNS)

These recommendations for signs in the traditional grid district recognize that certain types of signs are more pedestrian-friendly and should be encouraged within the grid district.
GUIDELINES:
1a. Wall signs on sign boards that are above a transom or first story and mounted flush to the building façade.
1b. Projecting signs of modest size (9 square feet, maximum); a larger sign must be approved by the board.
1c. Window signs, less than 30 percent coverage, including neon signs.
1d. Building name sign and/or building directory.
Applicant

Knox Heritage, Inc.

Planning Staff
Mike Reynolds
Phone: 865-215-3827
Email: mike.reynolds@knoxplanning.org
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