HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/13/2017 - City Council - Agenda -RegularCity Council Meeting
Monday, February 13, 2017, 7:30 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153
1.Call to Order
2.Pledge of Allegiance
3.Bid Openings, Awards, Recognitions
4.Consent Agenda
A.Minutes
Consider approval of the minutes from the Joint Work Session with the School Board on January
20, 2017 and the January 23, 2017 Work Session and regular meetings.
B.Financial Report
Consider acceptance of the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures for six months ending
December 31, 2016.
5.Old Business
A.Amendment to Zoning Ordinance
Consider six (6) ordinances on second readings upon request to rezone the following
properties: 104 Electric Road (Tax Map #80-2-4) from RSF Residential Single Family to CBD
Community Business District, 503 South College Avenue (Tax Map #145-7-5) from TBD
Transitional Business District to CBD Community Business District, 507 South College Avenue
(Tax Map #145-7-6) from TBD Transitional Business District to CBD Community Business
District, One Front Avenue (Tax Map #234-5-2) from LM Light Manufacturing District to CBD
Community Business District, 1516 King Street (Tax Map #234-5-3) from LM Light Manufacturing
District to CBD Community Business District, and 917 South Colorado Street (Tax Map #184-4-
10) from HBD Highway Business District with condition to HBD Highway Business District with
no condition. (Approved on first reading at the January 23, 2017 meeting)
B.Amendment to City Code
Consider ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 106, Article II District Regulations,
Section 106-212(A)(7), Article III Use and Design Standards, Section 106-314.2(C)&(E), Article IV
Development Standards, Section 106-402.7(D)&(E) and 106-404.1(A) pertaining to miscellaneous
uses, buffer yards, screening & landscaping, and off-street parking requirements. (Approved on first
reading at the January 23, 2017 meeting)
C.Amendment to City Code
Consider ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 66, Signs, of THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF SALEM, VIRGINIA. (Approved on first reading at the January 23, 2017 meeting)
6.New Business
A.Olde Salem Days 2017
Consider adoption of Resolution 1311 closing Main Street on September 9, 2017.
B.Appropriation of Funds
Consider request to appropriate interest earned on the unspent proceeds of the 2016 General
Obligation Bonds and additional amounts from issuance. Audit - Finance Committee
C.Appropriation of Funds
Consider request to appropriate funding for the local match on various capital projects. Audit -
Finance Committee
D.Appropriation of Funds
Consider request to appropriate funds for gun range maintenance. Audit - Finance Committee
E.Aztec Rental
Consider setting the bond for erosion and sediment control for Aztec Rental. Audit - Finance
Committee
F.Staybridge Suites
Consider setting the bond for physical improvements and erosion and sediment control for
Staybridge Suites. Audit - Finance Committee
7.Closed Session
A.Closed Session
Hold a closed Session in accordance with Section 2.2-3711A(5) of the 1950 Code of Virginia,
as amended for the purposes of a discussion concerning a prospective business or industry of
the expansion of an existing business or industry where no previous announcement has been
made of the business' or industry's interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the
community.
Supplemental Item
8.Adjournment
Audit - Finance Committee meeting, Monday, February 13, 2017, 8:00 a.m., City Manager's Conference
room
The Work Session meeting for Monday, February 13, 2017 is cancelled.
City Council Meeting
Monday, February 13, 2017, 7:30 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153
1.Call to Order
2.Pledge of Allegiance
3.Bid Openings, Awards, Recognitions
4.Consent Agenda
A.Minutes
Consider approval of the minutes from the Joint Work Session with the School Board on
January 20, 2017 and the January 23, 2017 Work Session and regular meetings.
B.Financial Report
Consider acceptance of the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures for six months ending
December 31, 2016.
5.Old Business
A.Amendment to Zoning Ordinance
Consider six (6) ordinances on second readings upon request to rezone the following
properties: 104 Electric Road (Tax Map #80-2-4) from RSF Residential Single Family to
CBD Community Business District, 503 South College Avenue (Tax Map #145-7-5) from
TBD Transitional Business District to CBD Community Business District, 507 South
College Avenue (Tax Map #145-7-6) from TBD Transitional Business District to CBD
Community Business District, One Front Avenue (Tax Map #234-5-2) from LM Light
Manufacturing District to CBD Community Business District, 1516 King Street (Tax Map
#234-5-3) from LM Light Manufacturing District to CBD Community Business District,
and 917 South Colorado Street (Tax Map #184-4-10) from HBD Highway Business District
with condition to HBD Highway Business District with no condition. (Approved on first
reading at the January 23, 2017 meeting)
B.Amendment to City Code
Consider ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 106, Article II District
Regulations, Section 106-212(A)(7), Article III Use and Design Standards, Section 106-
314.2(C)&(E), Article IV Development Standards, Section 106-402.7(D)&(E) and 106-
404.1(A) pertaining to miscellaneous uses, buffer yards, screening & landscaping, and off-
street parking requirements. (Approved on first reading at the January 23, 2017 meeting)
C.Amendment to City Code
Consider ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 66, Signs, of THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA. (Approved on first reading at the January 23, 2017
meeting)
6.New Business
A.Olde Salem Days 2017
Consider adoption of Resolution 1311 closing Main Street on September 9, 2017.
B.Appropriation of Funds
Consider request to appropriate interest earned on the unspent proceeds of the 2016
General Obligation Bonds and additional amounts from issuance. Audit - Finance
Committee
C.Appropriation of Funds
Consider request to appropriate funding for the local match on various capital projects.
Audit - Finance Committee
D.Appropriation of Funds
Consider request to appropriate funds for gun range maintenance. Audit - Finance
Committee
E.Aztec Rental
Consider setting the bond for erosion and sediment control for Aztec Rental. Audit -
Finance Committee
F.Staybridge Suites
Consider setting the bond for physical improvements and erosion and sediment control for
Staybridge Suites. Audit - Finance Committee
7.Closed Session
8.Adjournment
Audit - Finance Committee meeting, Monday, February 13, 2017, 8:00 a.m., City Manager's
Conference room
The Work Session meeting for Monday, February 13, 2017 is cancelled.
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lJnapproved Joint Work Session Minutes
TO BE APPROWD AT THE FEBRUARY 13, 2017 I'EETING
Joint Work Session 8:00 AM PM, Salem High School (Friday, January 20' 20171
Meeting called to order at 8:02 AM
L Meeting Opening
1.01 Roll Call
Board Members Present: David Preston, Michael Chiglinsky, Artice M Ledbetter, Nancy
Bradley, Andy Raines
Also present were: Dr. H. Alan Seibert, Superintendent; Mr. Michael A. Bryant, Assistant
Superintendent; Curtis Hicks, Assistant Superintendent, Mrs. Rosie Jordan, Director of Finance;
Mr. Scott Habeeb, Principal of Salem High School, Hunter Routt, Assistant Principal of Salem
High School and Mrs. Kathy Jordan, Clerk of the Board
City Council Members Present: Vice Mayor Bill Jones, Jane Johnson, Jim Chisom and James
Martin
Also present were Kevin Boggess, City Manager; James Taliaferro, Assistant City Manager;
Police Captain Todd Clayton; John Shaner, Director of Parks and Recreation; Mike Tyler,
Director of Street and General Maintenance Department:
Student Tour Guides: Ashlyn Pugh, Alex Baynum, Hannah Hebert, Garrett Hicks, Kionte
Burnette, Kara Yates, Maya Lamprinakos, and Haellie Gordon
Panel Discussion Participants: Jenn Shannon (Math),Josh Graham (Welding),Debbie Stratton
(Early Childhood),Bridget Nelson (Special Education), Mark lngerson (History), Hannah Hebert
(Senior) and Kionte Burnette (Senior)
Also present was Ben Motley, Senior Partner, Architect RRMM Architects
1 .02 Approval of Agenda
Motion by Michael Chiglinsky, second by Nancy Bradley to approve the agenda as presented
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: David Preston, Michael Chiglinsky, Artice M Ledbetter, Nancy Bradley, Andy Raines
2. Board Development Work Session
2.01 Travel to Glenvar High School
The Joint Work Session participants loaded a school bus and traveled to Glenvar High School.
2.02 Meet with GHS Principal Joe Hafey and Tour Renovations and Additions
Participants broke into tour groups and toured the renovations and additions to Glenvar High
School.
2.03 Travel to Salem High School
The Joint Work Session participants loaded a school bus and traveled back to Salem High
School.
2.04 Salem High School Facility Tour
satem nign sjnoot students s;rved as tour leaders for 4 groups of Joint Work Session
participants.
2.05 Panel Discussion with Teachers and Students re: SHS lnstructional Plan
A cost comparison of the Glenvar High School Renovation versus the current Salem High
School Conceptual Design was presented. ln general terms, Salem High School is twice as big
as Glenvar High School and will cost twice as much.
A copy and Executive Summary of the January 20'17 report from the DOE Facility Survey
conducted in September 2016 was presented to participants.
Five teachers and two students participated in a panel discussion about the instructional needs
of teachers at Salem High School.
2.06 Lunch Discussion - Debt Service and Potential Timelines
Debt service and potential timelines were discussed.
3. Adjoumment
3.0'1 Meeting Adjourned
There being no further business, Mr. Preston adjourned the meeting 1:05 Plr.
UNAPPROVED I\4INUTES
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 23, 2oU
A work session of the Council of the City of salem, Virginia, was held in the Council
Chambers Conference Room, u4 North Broad Stree! Salem, Virginia, on January 23, 2ory, at
6:30p.m., there being present the following members of said Council, to wit: Byron Randolph
Foley, William D. Jones, lane W. Johnson, James A. Martin, and James L. Chisom; with Byron
Randolph Foley, presidingi together with Kevin S. Boggess, City Manager; James E. Taliaferro,
ll, Assistant City Manager and Clerk of Councili Rosemarie B. Jordan, Director of Finance;
Melinda J. Payne, Director of Planning and Economic Developmen! and the following business
was transacted:
Mayor Foley reported that this date, place, and time had been set in orderforthe Council
to hold a work session; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Payne presented an economic development update; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Boggess updated Council on various topics throughout the City.
WHEREAS, there were no other topics for discussion.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the work session was
adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Mayor
Clerk of Council
1.
Council Chambers, City Hall,
Call to Order
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Salerg Virgrnia, was called to order
at 7:51 p.m, there being present the following members to wit: Byron Randolph
Foley, Mayor, Wlliam D. Jones, Vice-Mayor, Councilmembers: Jane W. Jolnson,
James A. Martirl and James L. Chisoq along with Kevin S. Boggess, City
Manager; James E. Taliafeno, II, Assistant City Manager and Clerk of Council;
Melinda J. Payne, Director of Economic Development; Rosemarie B. Jorda4
Director of Finance; Charles E. VanAllrrrarl Jr., Director of Community
Development; Mike Stevens, Connnunications Director; and Stephen M. Yost, City
Attomey.
Pledge ofAllegiance
Bid Openings, Awards, Recogritions
Consent Agenda
A. Minutes
Consider approval of the minutes from the January 9, 2017 regular meeting. (There
was no Work Session meeting on January 9, 2017).
Received as presented
5. Old Business
A. Vacation of Right of Way
Consider ordinance on second reading to permanently vacate a portion of right-of
wayinthe SalemWoods Subdivision(lyingeastof lrts 1,2,3,ard4)consistingof
0.385 acres as shown on the attached drawing dated January 3, 2017 . (Approved
on first reading at the January 9, 2016 meeting.)
Jane Johrson motioned to approve the ordinance on second reading to permanently
vacate a portion of right-of way in the Salem Woods Subdivision (lying east of Iots
l,2,3,and 4) consisting of 0.385 acres as shown on the attached drawing dated
January 3, 2017 . James Martin seconded the motion
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3.
4.
C.
Ayes: Chisorn, Foley, Joksorr, Jones, Martin
Amendment to City Code
Consider ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 106, Znrtrng, of the Code
of the City of Salenr, Virginia. (Approved on first reading at January 9. 2017
meeting.)
Wlliam Jones motioned to approve the ordinance on second reading amending
Chapter l06,7nmng of the Code of the City of SalenL Mrgrnia. James Chisom
seconded the motion.
Ayes: Chisonl Foley, Jotrsorl Jones, Martin
Amendment to Zoning Ordinance
Consider ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 106, of the Code of the
City of Salerrl Mrginia pertaining to a new official Zoning Map dated December
2016 ar:d Zoning District. (Approved on first reading at January 9,2017 meeting.)
William Jones motioned to approve the ordinance on second reading amending
Chapter 106, of the Code of the City of Salern, Mrginia pertaining to a new official
ZnnrngMap dated December 2016 and Zoning District. Jane Jokson seconded the
motion
Ayes: Chisonr, Foley, Johrsog Jones, Martin
6. New Business
A. Amendment to Znning Ordinance
Hold a public hearing and consider six (6) ordinances on first readings upon request
to rezone the following properties: 104 Electric Road (Tax Map #80-24) from RSF
Residential Single Family to CBD Connnunity Business District, 503 South College
Avenue (Tax Map #145-7-5) from TBD Transitional Business District to CBD
Community Business District, 507 South College Avenue (Tax Map #145-7-6) from
TBD Transitional Business District to CBD Community Business District, One
Front Avenue (Tax Map #234-5-2) from LM Light Manufacturing District to CBD
Comnnmity Business District, 1 5 16 King Street (Tax Map #234-5-3) from LM Light
Manufacturing District to CBD Community Business District, and 917 South
Colorado Street (Tax Map #184-4-10) from HBD Highway Business District with
B.
condition to HBD Highway Business District with no condition. (As advertised in
the January 5, and January 12,2017 issues ofthe Salem Times Register'
Recommend approval; See Page I Planning Commission minutes.) STAFF
REPORT
Benjamin Tripp, City Planner, appeared before City Council. He noted that Iterns 5B
& C created the Community Business District zoning and the new Zoning Map,
which rezoned a number ofparcels in the City. He noted that this item relates to
requests from property owners to rezone their property to CBD Conrnunity
Business District. He further noted that there is one exception which is Tax Map
#1844-10 which has a condition that the property could only be used for a beauty
salon So with this request, the property owner is asking that the condition be
removed.
Mr. Jones asked if the last request is the insurance office on South Colorado Street,
and Mr. Tripp noted that this was correct.
Mr. Martin asked with the other requests, if the property owners requested to have
their property rezoned to CBD, and Mr. Tripp noted that this was correct.
Mayor Foley opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to come
forward and speak on this matter. There was no response, and the public hearing
was closed.
James Martin motioned to adopt the six (6) ordinances on first reading to rezone the
following properties: 104 Electric Road (Tax Map #80-2-4) from RSF Residential
Single Family to CBD Community Business District, 503 South College Avenue
(Tax Map #145-7-5) from TBD Trarsitional Business District to CBD Community
Business District, 507 South College Avenue (Tax Map #145-7-6) from TBD
Transitional Business District to CBD Community Business District, One Front
Avenue (Tax Map #234-5-2) from LM Light Manufacturing District to CBD
Community Business District, 1516 King Street (Tax Map #234-5-3) from LM Light
Manufacturing District to CBD Comrnunity Business District, and 917 South
Colorado Street (Tax Map #184-4-10) from HBD Higlrway Business District with
condition to HBD Highway Business District with no condition as recortrnended by
the Planning Commission Jane Jolnrson seconded the motion
Ayes: Chisonl Foley, Johrsorl Jones, Martin
B. Amendment to City Code
Hold a public hearing and consider ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 106,
Article lI District Regulations, Section 106-212(A)(7), Article III Use and Design Standards, Section
t06-314.2(C)&(E), Article IV Development Standards, Section 106-402.7(D)&(E) and 106404.1(A)
pertaining to miscellaneous uses, buffer yards, screening & Iandscaping and off-street parking
requirements. (As advertised in the January 5, and January 12,2017 issues of
tIrc Salem Times Register. Recommend approval, as amended; see Page 3 Planning
Conrnission minutes.) STAFF REPORT
Benjamin Tripp, City Planner, appeared before Council regarding the proposed
ordinance amendments. He noted that the changes increase flexibility for the mixed
use developments and the landscaping requirements in the Downtown Business and
Transitional Business Districts. Planning Commission made a couple of changes to
the ordinances at their meeting utrich were mainly granrnatical.
Mayor Foley opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to come
forward and speak on this matter. There was no response, and the public hearing
was closed.
Mce Mayor Jones noted that he wanted to thank Mary Ellen Wines for all the work
and effort put into the ordin;ance amendments. All the changes look very good.
Mayor Foley thanked Mr. Tripp, too.
James Chisom motioned to approve the ordinance on first reading amending Chapter
106, Article II District Regulations, Section 106-212(A)(7),Article III Use and
Design Standards, Section 106-314.2(C)&(E), Article IV Developrrrent Standards,
Section 106402.7(D)&(E) and 106404. l(A) pertaining to miscellaneous uses,
buffer yards, screening & landscaping, and off-street parking requirements. William
Jones seconded the motion.
Ayes: Chisonr, Foley, Johrsorq Jones, Martin
C. Amendment to City Code
Hold a public hearing and corsider ordinance on first reading amending Chapter
66, Signs, of THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA. (As advertised
inthe January 5, and January 12,2017 issues ofthe Salem Times
Register. Recommend approval; see Page 6, Planning Commission
minutes.) STAFF REPORT
Mary Ellen Wines, Zoning Administrator, appeared before Council explaining the
proposed code amendrnents. She noted the request in front of them is the proposed
Chapter 66 of the Code of the City of Salem better known as the sign ordinance. As
Council is well aware tlrough various work sessions and discussions as to the
purpose ofa new ordinance, she asked them to allow her to take a few minutes for
the audience and the formal record. As a result of the creation of the Downtown
PlarL city staffbecame quickly aware that our community wanted a more vibrant
and historic look for our downtown In reviving such character it became apparent
that the current ordinance not only does not encourage such signs, it acfually
prohibits them Signs such as proj ecting signs, like West SalemAuto Body, neon
such as around Mac N Bob's, and signs incorporated within awnings, canopies, and
marquees are strictly prohibited. Once staffbegan researching the needed
amendments to facilitate the downtown plaq it became apparent that other changes
were necessary as well. The U. S. Supreme Court Case Reed vs. Town of Gilbert in
2015 has had localities across the nation rewriting their ordinances to remove
content based sign regulation. Technological advances have surpassed the limits of
the current ordinance as well. Finally, staff requested a reformatted ordinance that is
more user friendly. An open house was held larutary 5,2017, right here in Council
Chambers to allow those interested the opportunity to give comment. She noted that
she would not take the time to explain every proposed change, however, there are
some irportant amendments and additions that should be noted. The addition of
Iandmark Signs that at Planning Connnission's discretion, will allow the
preservation or construction of signs that do not advertise an existing bona fide
business but which may be of significant civic, historic, or cultural interest. The
addition of Glare and Brightness regulations - these will be used to protect
neighboring properties and protect the community's safety and welfare by
controlling distractiors. The addition of Illumination ffies, such as external,
intemal, halo, and neon lighting. The addition of supplementary standards for
Downtown, that will allow additional signage that encroach onto the city sidewalks,
such as projecting signs. The addition of regulations of Greenway signage to protect
the natural environment of our greenways, and the addition ofnew sign types such
as drone signs, manual changeable copy signs, mechanical movement signs, and
window signs. Finally, there are a few amendments to the existing regulatiors of
monument signs, prohibited signs, and ofcourse the definition section She noted
that staff has tried to be all-inclusive, however, an ordinance such as this is ever
changtng. If passed and implemented, there will be unanticipated situations that will
arise and require future amendrnents. So Council can expect to see this item refum
in the future.
Mrs. Johnson noted that she wanted to echo what Mr. Jones said earlier, as she
know how much work went into this code chapteq and she commended Mrs. Wines
for her work. Mrs. Wines thanked Mrs. Johrson and noted that staff, City Council
and Planning Commission all worked together very hard to get this acconrplished.
Other Council members also thanked Mrs. Wines.
Mayor Foley opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to corne
forward and speak on this matter. There was no response, and the public hearing
D.
was closed.
James Chisom motioned to approve the ordinance on first reading amending Chapter
66, Signs, of THE CODE OF TIIE CITY OF SALEM, \'IRGINIA. Jane Johnson
seconded the motion
Ayes: Chisonl Foley, Johrsorl Jones, Martin
Municipal Broadband Resolution
Consider adoption of resolution 1 309 in support of Municipal Broadband.
Kevin Boggess, City Manager, noted that he thought City Council was aware of this
itenr, but for the audience, House Bill #1208 was submitted to the State legislatwe
this year which was spomored by a Delegate who in her words "was in a effort to
help broadband. " However,what we see as a result of this bill is a severe limitation
on the ability oflocal governrnents and authorities put together by local
governrnents to deploy and maintain eisting broadband networks for better access
whether it be in a city like Salem or out in a rural area or somewhere else that is not
being well served by the incumbents for broadband rl;lrich we now see as an
essential utility type service in today's world. So the resolution before Council
sinply asks that the General Assembly and the Govemor oppose House Bill #1208
or any amendment to it that would restrict local govemment's ability to look after
themselves when it comes to the deploytnent of broadband within their communities.
Further, he noted in paragraph #3 at the end that City Council directs staffto amend
this to reflect State officials as opposed to Federal offrcials as is listed on the
resolution
Mayor Foley noted that he felt so strongly about this that he personally emailed the
comrnittee at the General Assembly regarding this bill.
Wliam Jones motioned to adopt Resolution 1309 with the change from Federal to
State officials in support of Municipal Broadband. Jane Johnson seconded the
rnotiort
Ayes: Chisonl Foley, Johnsorq Jones, Martin
Appropriation ofFunds
Consider request to accept and appropriate grant funds received from the Mrginia
Department of Criminral Justice Services. Audit - Finance Committee
Mce Mayor Jones stated that the Audit Finance Committee met to discuss this itern
E.
The Police Department applied for and was awarded the 21st Century Policing
Grant in the amount of$17,333 to replace ten (10) police bicycles in our current
fleet. The department cunently utilizes bicycles to patrol the Roanoke River
Greenway Trail, Salem Fair, Olde Salem Days, and a number of events held at the
Salem Stadium The gant requires a 10% local nratc[ *trich is available in the
Police Department operating budget. The Committee reviewed the request and
recommends accepting and appropriating grant funds received from the Mrgnia
Department of Criminal Justice Services and amending the budget to match the
grant.
William Jones motioned to accept and appropriate grant funds received from the
\4rgnia Department of Criminal Justice Services and to amend the budget to match
the grant. James Chisom seconded the motion
Ayes: Chisorn, Foley, Jotrsorl Jones, Martin
Appropriation ofFunds
Corsider request to accept and appropriate donation received from Norfolk
Southem Corporation for the Proj ect Lifesaver Program Audit - Finance
Committee
Mce Mayor Jones noted the Audit Firnnce Connnittee rnet to discuss this item The
prinnry mission ofProject Lifesaver is to provide timely response to save lives and
reduce potential irjury for adults and children who wander offdue to Alzlrcimer's,
autism and other related conditions or disorders. The City is responsible for the cost
of supplies such as trarsmitters, replacement batteries, and locator system and
currently has five families enrolled in the program The City received a donation of
$1,000 from Norfolk Southem Corporation in the current fiscal year, which will be
used to purchase these supplies. The Committee reviewed the request and
recornrnends the acceptance and appropriation of the donation received from
Norfolk Southem Corporation for the Project Lifesaver Program
William Jones motioned to accept and appropriate the donation received from
Norfolk Southem Corporation for the Project Lifesaver Program and also that any
donations less than $5,000 received which are not expended in the fiscal year
received be administratively appropriated in the subsequent fiscal year. James
Chisom seconded the motion
Ayes: Chisorn, Foley, Jotrrsorl Jones, Martin
G. Taxicabs
H.
Consider setting a public hearing in accordance with Section 98-94 of THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, for the issuance of Certiflcates of Public
Convenience and Necessity for the next nvelve (12) months. (Suggest March 13,
201'7)
Mayor Foley noted that staffhas recornrnended setting the public hearing for March
t3,20t7.
Jane Johnson motioned to set a public hearing in accordance with Section 98-94 of
Tm CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, \'IRGINIA, for the issuance of
Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for March 13, 2017. James
Chisom seconded the motion
Ayes: Chisorq Foley, Johrsoq Jones, Martin
Boards & Commissions
Consider appointments to various boards and commissions.
Wlliam Jones nrotioned to reappoint tarry Lynch to the Personnel Board for a two-
year term (current term ends on January 28,2017). James Chisom seconded the
motion
Ayes: Chisonl Foley, Jotrsor; Jones, Martin
Salem Red Sox Scoreboard
Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Daktronics, subject to
approval oflegal counsel as to fonn, for the score board system in the amount of
5417,723.19. Audit - Finance Committee
Supplcmental lterr
Mce Mayor Jones noted the budget for fiscal year 2017 included the purchase of a
scoreboard for the Salem Merrrcrial Ballpark for $350,000. The project was bid out
during January 2017 afi five bids were received. The low bid was received from
Daknonics for a tum-key systerL including training. The bid price was
$417 ,723.91 , utrich exceed the budget by $67 ,723.91 . After review of the bid by
City and Red Sox personnel, the bid from Daktronics was selected as the vendor of
choice by all staff. The additional funds needed for this purchase will be requested
as a separate item at a future Council meeting. At this tinre, City staffrequests
Council to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Daktronics,
subject to approval by legal counsel as to fornl for the scoreboard system in the
amonnt of $417,723.91.
James Martin noted that he believes this speaks to the connnitment that the City is
making to the ballpark and the Red Sox organizatiorl and this purchase will well
serve the City.
William Jones motioned authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Daktronics, subject to approval of legal coursel as to forn! for the score board
system in the arnount of $417 ,723.91. James Martin seconded the motion
Ayes: Chisonr, Foley, Johrsorq Jones, Martin
J. 2016 Football State Championship
To adopt Resolution 1310 honoring the Salem Football team for winning the 2016
Virginia High School Ieague 4,A. State Chanpionship.
Supplernental Item
Mayor Foley noted City Council will present the resolution to the entire team on
Thursday night, but they will not call that meeting to order so Council will approve
the resolution this evening.
Mayor Foley read the resolution for the benefit of everyone in attendance, and he
congratulated the team on their win
William Jones motioned to adopt Resolution 1310 honoring the Salem Football team
for winning the 2016 Mrgnia High School league 4,A' State Chanpiorship. James
Chisom seconded the motion
Ayes: Chisonr, Foley, Johnsoq Jones, Martin
7. Closed Session
8. Adjoumment
The meeting was adjoumed at 8:14 p.m
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67% 680,4iI2
40% 2,978,*7
0%
0%
IEM#-+q
DATE a-13-11
Schedule A
$-
942,564
(835)
124.3921
15,O24
260.509
@2. 4\
54:].761
(2.252.822t
318,238
(38,307)
't92,@7
712,ffi
(54,9s7)
RlYanues:
Beginning Balanca 7-1-16
General Property Taxes
Other Local Taxes
PemiE And Licensos
Fin6s And ForiEitiros
Rsvenue From Use Of Money
And Property
Charg* For Services
Payment ln Li.u Ot Tax€s from El€ciric Fund
Paymsni ln Liou Ot Taxos trom Water Fund
Miscrllaneous Revenus
Non-Cetegorical Aid
Shared Expemes
Categoncal Aid
fotrl Rovenue3
Erpandlturia:
General Governmonl
Judicial Administration
Public Saisty
Public Works
Hoalth And Welfare
Educaton
Parks, Reclealion And Cultural
Community Dovslopmont
Non-Departmental
Contingency
Re3srve For Fund Balance Replenishmont
Reserve For Capital
Tot l Erpandltrn3
Revenua! Ovarr(Undor) Exponditur€a
436.016 366,485 U% 270.315 96,170
5.741,0',14 2,512,6',19 44% 2,940,867 1428,281
3,160,0@ 1,580,000 50% 1,580,000
130,@0 81,051 63% 79,837 1'814
308,469 142,699 6% 86.216 56,483
3,978,272 s63.926 14% 6@,803 (30'878)
1,260,862 47 ,42 39% &,434 3,048
6,195,289 3,194,308 52'/. 2'9@1,046 2W.282
780011, 28.613,773 37% 27,6*.7A1 915,012
6,579,784
2,049,661
16,612,101
13.171,971
2.44338
21.843,901
4,970,964
2,083.318
7,230.504
592,355
375.000
48,124
78,m1,121
j-eryg.
37.997.548 49% 38,358,318 (360,770)
$ (10.659,557) $ 1.275,782
Schedule B
City of Salem
Sales Tax Summary
For FiscalYears 2015 -2017
750,000.00
700,000.00
650,000.00
600,000.00
ss0,000.00
s00,000.00
4s0,000.00
400,000.00
350,000.00
300,000.00
250,000.00
200,000.00
150,000.00
100,000.00
50,000.00
July Sept Oct F.b Mar Apr May
FY 2015 FY 2016 fY 2017
^t
I
I
IT
i
I
t-,
Schedule C
City of Salem
Meals Tax Summary
For FiscalYearc 2015 -2Ot7
600,000.00
550,000.00
s00,000.00
4s0,000.00
400,000.00
350,000.00
300,000.00
250,000.00
200,000.00
150,000.00
100,000.00
50,000.00
luly Mar MaY
FY 2015 fY 2016 FY 2017
ll
Schedule D
City of Salem
Lodging Tax Summary
For FiscalYears 2015 -2Ot7
.JuneMayaprJan teb Mar
FY 2017
Oct llov Dec
FY 2015 FY 2016
SeptAut
225,000.00
200,000.00
175,000.00
150,000.0o
125,000.00
100,000.00
75,000.00
50,000.00
25,000.m
I I
CitY Ot S.bm, Vi.gini.
Solld wr3t Dbpo..l
Strrrxr O, Op.ntbn
For Sh lonth. Ending D.c.rnb.t tl ' ml C
CuntitYa.r CutrtntYaar *d Prior Y"r
8ude.t Yatr to Daia Budgat Yaario D'b
$ 805.OOO 0 364,880 45% S 366.580
340,(m 1 6.i139 43% I 67'0(x
3,0@,0m 1,275J15 43% 1,778,10773.0 7.s53 10% _____=4J+471sPoo 1,794"597 43% 2'339.150
SCHEDULE E
varirncr
OFrrdng Rtvtnu.a:
Rrwnura For warta DLoo.rl:
Tobr Faos
Containor F6eB
Wasts Coll€ction & Disposal Charg€6
Reclcling Proclcd!
Totrl R.wnuaa Fo. Watta Dapo.rl
Ope.rtng Erp.ndtEna:
I (1,700)
(20,s65)
(502,692)
( 19.596)
(51.1,553)
Fringe Bon€fit8
Contraclual S€rvicss
Printing and Binding
Travel and Training
ws3t6 OBposd
Miscallan€ous
Miscsllaneous Credib
Mabriels and Suppli6
Capital Outlay
Tot l Retu.. Colbcdon
Contrinrrt:
Salari€6
Fringe Eonelit3
Contractual Sorvices
Wasts Disposal
MbcellaneouE
Misc6llaneous CrEdib
Mabrisls And Suppliss
Capital Outlay
Total Contain 6
Tranailr Station:
Saleri6s
Finge Baneflts
Contraclual Services
Utilitbs
Communications
Trav6l and Training
Mbc6llaneous
Waste Disposal
Miscellaneous CrBditE
M8t€rials and Suppli6c
Capital Outlay
Totrl TnDtt . Stalion
Totd Op.nting AF.ditut a
at Coat For Solld lVart Oapo..l
1,905
(213)
(1,299)
35,310
(1,351)
657
(13,148)
255.672
277.5v
636,654
289.979
199,225
1.500
625
452,305
2.011
(45,000)
52.800
352.123
152,635
83,3'r7
272y7
91,302
1,006
(19,561)
5,269
55%
53%
420h
18%
56%
20%
50%
430h
10%
303,297
143.683
93,533
253
317
1.455
(12,508)
6,8&r
'r8.8268.952
(10,217]
20
91.302
(449)
(7,053)
(1,596)
1.590.099
17,917
19,961
50.000
150,500
2.300
7.040
346.95s
161.972
99.709
35.m0
1.000
2.000
,15.i196
2,754.068
9.850
50%
49%
20%
23%
3%
0%
4%
43%
37%
38%
40%
32%
4%
18%
45%
0%
r9%
22,139
9,988
11.424
r,416
(6s7)
13,440
57.719
2U,715
81,896
99,E32
16,883
417
1.292
9,656
1,828,358
4,355
(s4,403)
(22.2831
(61,892)
(2,849)
(96)
(329)
i,1,421)
(559.680)
(22.301)
(2.485)
0% (16.500)
3.,156,050 1,519,663 44% 2,263,903 (744,210)
5.57s,s40 2.s21,556 45% ______2_909899_ (343.903)
Salaries
0% 6.983 (6.983)
666,710 42% 543,907 122,&3
24.U4
I.775
10,125
35,310
65
292
150.312
59.613
37.939
14.034
320
953
8,2U
1,268.678
(22.{1)
'1.870
255.673 255.672 tm%
533.391 335.283 63%
727.058 526.408 200.550
City of Salem, Virginia
Debt Outstanding
For Period Ending December 31, 2016
Schedule F
City Debt Outstanding
20108 VMWACO Series G Build Americe Bonds
2010O VMWACO Bonds I Tax Exempt Bonds
201 1 Union First Market Refunding Bonds
2013 Public lmprovement Bonds
2015 Key Eank Refunding Bonds
2016A Public lmprovement Bonds
20168 Public lmprovement Bonds
Total City Debt Outrtandlng
School Debt Outstanding
2010D VMWACO Bonds I Tax Exempt Eonds
2011 Union First Market Refunding Bonds
2012A Public lmprovement Bonds
2013 Public lmprovement Bonds
Total School D.bt Out tending
Total Oebt Outstanding
Principal
lssuances Payments
(438,138)
(89,425)
Balance
711t2016
418,305
5,756,238
8,113,250
4,941 .47 5@
Balance
12t31t2016
2,700,000
2,893,712
3,288,762
1,603,525
1,912,481
3,922,176
1 ,359,224
17,679,880
2,700,000
2,893,712
2.850.624
1.514.100
1,912,481
3,922,176
1,359,224
36,909,148
-1ffi3I 1
- 418,305
(766,862) 4,989,376
(477,250]. 7,636,000
(275,575\ 4,665,900
(1,sl9,687) 17,709,581
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City of Sgbm, Vrrgni€
Capital Prciects Fund
Ststernent ol Revenuca and ExpoMitu,Bs
For Petud Ending Dscembor 31, 2016
Prqect Toiat Avaitabb Yea, ToBudget To Olte Eocumbrances ProFct Balance Dab
253.879
302,400
150.(x)o
123.800
1 15.q)0
63.545
E36.267
576.657
53s,2,16
59.472
550.0O0
650,m0
,lll3.(xro
E76,381
625,(x)O
a50.903
1.109
4.246
8m,000
E0.330
15.127
5.407
262,600
25r.503
t7.869
1.E92
2.380
ioo.972
r 08.994
1,(m.(x)o
350.000
50o.oo0
253,879
302.400
r 50.000
't 23.Efl)
't 15.000
63.545
E36,267
576.657
,|21.161
13.$2
28.227
55t.'t79
650.m0
483.(m
625,m0
58,939
1.178
26.501
m.330
15.127
S.ii06
83 726
17,868
3.55E
2.379
2,320
26.0m
r.mr,923
350.(m
500.m0
9,,a55
7,070,*7
50E.309
266.893
98.834
86'2.924
1i15,879
19.360
253,879
302./OO
150.@O
123.800
I '15.000
63.5.t5
E36.267
576.657
121.161
13.162
28.227
551, 179
650.000
463.000
625.000
5E.939
1.a78
26.501
E0.330
15.127
5.406
63.726
17.868
3.558
2,379
2.920
26.m0
1.m1,923
350.000
500.0,00
I.il55
7.078.587
uaiit.087
it6,010
ea.227l
(1.179)
870.381
391.96a
(369)
122.2551
E00 000
I
262.600
147,7n
I
(1.666)
,|
396,652
82,994
(1,S23)
(9,455)
3.375,3S4
Schedule G
4 334.772
62.28
Fund Balanc€, July t, 2016
Rewnugs:
ERP-Transfar F.om cF
ERP-T.ansrEr Fro.n EF
ERP-TranEler From Schools
ERP-2013 Boods
Cama Sr3toflt-Transbr F,om GF
Documsnl Mgml Solution-2o13 Aonds
Fi.e Trucks-2016 Bonds
Fit6 Trucl(s-Trsnd€r From GF
Bicld€ A Ped S.bty lmpr Prog-Fe(b.al
Brqcb E Ped Ssbty lmpI Prog-Stata
Brcycb & Ped Sabty lmpr P.og-Local
Ubr.ry Rool-2016 Eorl(,s
Courthouse Frool Entrance-2o16 Bonds
Sttcel Ocpa.trEnt Equipmcnt-2o16 Bonds
Roe.pk€ Bhrd Multmodal lmpr sl VA-Fed
Social Servbas Building-20'16 Bonds
Grrcnwry Phrsc 2B-Enhan@menl
Gre€nvray Phase 28-20'13 Boods lnterest
G.eenray Ph.$ 2&Xter GF
G.ecnray Phase 4-RSTP
Greonway Phass il-Enhancament
Gr9onlvay PhaEo 4-2013 BondE
Greenw8y Pharo 4-Xbr GF
Gracnway Piasr TRSTP
Gr€onway PhaEo $Enhancemenl
Gr€Gnf,ay Ph8!o 5-20i3 Bonds
Gr€.nway Phas. s-Xfe. GF
Gregnway Donatrons
Masoo Cro6k GrsoDray Phass 2-Fode.al
Mssoo Creet Grrc. ay Phase 2-Local
Sal6rn Mrmori€l R6novatbns-2016 Bonds
S.lorn Momorial Sc!.eboad-2015 Bonds
Oorntown lm[llot omon$20l6 Bortrs
lnbt!3t ReEnuo-2o16 Bo0ds
Tolrl Ravonues
E&onditurls:
ERP . ta.* Wodd
ERP . PCI
Ca.r8 SFbm
Doclmant Mgmt Sohlion
Firr Tructs
Birycls & Podestrian Sabty lmp( P,og
Library Root
10.,r53,961
530.079
3m,000
1r5.(m
63.545
1.112,921
594.720
550.000
5,m0
63,260
2.621
2t6,110
50E.309
266 893
103.634
63.260
82 921
1irg.5OO
65.470
21.770
33,t07
11,166
28s
550,000
145.20
,r8,r,530
24.410
2.712
20.854
132
5,921
39,377
19,360
8.257
10.711
City of Sabm. Virgin6
Capital Pro,ects Fund
Slatement of Revenues and 6@nditu,es
For Period Ending Oecamber 31. 2016
Prqecl Totat
B(Jd8Bl .== To Oite.. . Encumb,sncg! Pro,oct Batan6 Oab650,0m 10.590 71.2* 81340 563,160 10590
38.350 't25,665
- 100.88219.964 125.276
20.906
876,381
625.0m
330,373
E00,002
408.588
2.N
u7.46
3,376
350,000
500,000
6,,t18.672
Schedule G
751,201
3,549.657
Avarlable Yeaa To
Counhouse Front Entrance
Slreet Dep8rtnenl Equipment
Roanoka Bh/'d Multmodal lmpr at VA
Social S€rvicos Euilding
Rke River G.eenway Phag€ 28
Rke River Gr6enway Phaso il-Appe6on
Rle Ri!€r Green*ay Phas€ $.Eddy
Greenway Donatons
Mason Crcok Greonway Phasa 2
Salom M6monal Palk Renovatons
Salam ilemonsl Part Sco,Eboard
Downtown lmprovcrnants
Total E)eendilures
Fund Balance. Oecember 3l. 2016
:t83.0@
876,38'1
625.0m
456.258
900.8&r
533,864
2,360
509,966
t,o@,000
350,000
5(x),0m
r0.453.S81
336,152
87.535
100.862
105,312
39.15E
845.923
125 940 462 092 336,152
37.725
,|*
36.258
260,E66
83.382
150.701
122 vO
996.624
3.424.731 606 578 4 035 309
Schedule H
Operatng Rovenuca
Sale ol Porfler
Other Electric Revenue
Total Operaling Revenues
Op.r.6ng Erporr3.3
Othe, Porcr Generation - Oporation
Olher Pon er Generation - Maintenanca
Purchased Po.ver
Transmission - Operation
Transmission - Maintenance
Oistribution - Operations
Distribution - Maintenaoce
Customer Servic€
Administ ation & Gonaral - Op€ration
Adminisiration & General - Maintenance
Capital
Contingency
Total Operating Expens€s
lncomo (loaal Eafort Tnrr3iur
Transfers
lncome (loss)
Cirty ol Srbm, Vlrginb
Ebctric Fund
Stabmant of OP.r.dotE
For Sir ,il,onlh. Ending Dcc.mb.t 31, 2016
CunantYgar CunonlYear oh ol
Budgel Year to Date Budoet
5 39,306,950 $ 19,948.@3 51oA
1.159.368 146,028 13%
40,466,318 20,094.631 50%
135.0@
/r5.000
24,422.274
3,610.500
24.m0
868.500
1,053.265
488.645
2,66,2,110
1E7.295
3,282.917
526,752
23.549
l(),451
10,889,361
2,0u.181
1 ,456
4't 8,1E6
562,290
237.576
62,1,894
59.068
1,776,203
Prior Year
Year to Oate
$ 19,520,294
132iy
19,652,729
17 .167
16.141
10.956.768
1.875.'125
't3,720
445.545
531,257
239,345
599.539
22.069
1 .186.317
Variance
s 426,309
13,594
$',t,w2
6,382
24,3,t0
(67,407)
209,359
(12,263)
(27,3s8)
31,034
(1 ,769)
25.355
36,998
589,886
17%
90%
45%
58%
6%
,lE%
53%
4g!Yo
23%
32%
u%
0%
a5%
50p6
37,306,318 16,717,516
3,160,0@ 3.377j14
(3,160,000) (1,s8o,000)
$ 1,797,114
15,902,993 8111,525
3,749,7$ (372,622\
(1,580,000)
s 2.169.736 3 (372.622)3-
City of S.l.m, Virginh
lv.tor Fund
Statemorn ol Oporadon3
Fo, Six mon$3 Ending Oecomb.r 31, 2016
Current Year
Year to Datc
%of
Budgct
Prior Year
Year to Dale
Schedule I
VarianceOpor.tang Ravonuaa
Services
Olher Revanu6
Total Operating Revenues
Opoiating Erpon$a
Ptduction
Salaries of Personnel
Fringe BBnefits
Conlraclual Services
Pnnbng and Einding
Advertising
Utilitias
Communications
lnsurance
Travol and Training
Miscellaneous
Meterials and Supplies
Capital
Contingency
Total Produciion Expcns€s
Dislibution
Salaries of Personnel
Fringe Benefits
Conua€tual Services
Communications
lnsurance
Laaser'Rent of Equipment
Travel and Training
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Credits
Materials and Supplies
Capital
lnlerest Obligalions
Total Distribution Expensss
lncoms (loar) Eafom TrarBtc'!
Transfars
Incomo (lo$)
Cunenl Year
Budgcl
t 6.480,105
801,323
7 ,28't,42E
740.442
394.547
954.,102
8.200
500
367.000
5,000
.t7 .200
9.200
45,954
197.700
255,700
155,727
3,1s',t,572
5/.2,751
290,125
663,960
4,550
10,000
2.000
4.800
11,954
(240,000)
215,2@
325,004
1.939,512
3,999,E56
130.000
(130,00o)
$ 3,147,7Elt
229,530
3.377,311
386,232
1E't.566
211.763-
186.553
3,561
23.202
1.577
33.375
64.687
567,281
1,579,817
264,266
142,591
197,1163
1 ,461
14.501
1.587
5,417
(1r 0,089)
66,40E
14E,580
6,693
73E,976
95E.51E
(81,651)
4696
52%
46%
22%
0%
0%
51%
71%
135%
17%
73%
33%
230%
0%
53%
49%
49%
23%
32%
'145%
0%
35%
45%
46%
27%
$%
0%
1E%
6396
3,421,460
yJ7,2',t4
207.520
284.815
899
362
184,450
5.602
22.210
3.?26
32.$4
.!1.536
41.1E7
(rt4,146)
'19,017
(25,93f)
(73,053)
(899)
(362)
2,103
(2,041)
992
(1,6/t9)
911
20,r 51
546,094
490k $ 3,264,9Es t (117,202)
156,,174 73.056
1,194.485 485.332
258,530
120,740
262.011
83.1
15.054
1 .687
4, t94
(117,821)
66.840
37.379
3,112
652.566
1,574,409
(79,637)
5,736
21,851
(64,s52)
627
(551)
(0)
1,223
7,731
(132.)
111,201
3,581
86,412
(615,E90)
(1,814)
s - I 876,867 $ 1,494,572 $ (617.705)
Schodulo J
Opar.ting R.vlnua3
Services
Olher Revenue
Total Op€rating Ravenues
Oporrung Erpon.6
Salaries of Personnel
Fringe Benefitg
Contraclual Services
Pnnting and Binding
Advertbing
Utilities
Communi{=tions
lnsurance
Leas€y'Rent of Equipmenl
Travel and Training
Miscallaneous
Miscellaneous Credits
Malerials and Supplies
Capital
lnterest Obligations
Bond CosB Totals
Conting6ncl
Total Operaling Expenses
lncomo (1o.3)
City of S.lem, Virgini.
Sower Fund
Sbtarnent of Oparatiolr3
For Sir lonths Endlng t .c.mb.r 3t, ml6
Cunent Year Cunent Year % olBudgot Ycar to Oate Budg.i
5 7.041,000 S 3,3s3.,1411.100,93E 8s.264
Prio,r Yeai
Yc.r to Data Varirnca
8,141.936
522,W7
334,985
3,994,E55
3.000
1.000
4.000
9.050
20,100
3.000
7.600
33.907
(325,000)
78.000
1,09.1,567
1.680.856
67E.911
8,141,93E
s-
3,438,706
232,320
119,616
1, t93,446
592
692
1,523
2,360
6,392
2.009
16,332
(1 1 1,672)
2E,839
1,326.365
36.512
42%
44%
36%
30%
20%
89%
38%
26%
32%
0%
26%
4E%
v%
37%
121%
2%
0%
$ 3,4E4,414
61 ,606
3,546,022
210,259
1.12.971
1,753,353
219
1.312
1 ,344
5.6?2.
1 .O92
16,1E4
('t5E,424)
6,722
352,865
57,641
t (130,972)
23,6s6
(107,316)
22.06'l
6,U2
(559,907)
592
643
211
1 ,036
77',|
917
148
46,753
(7,663)
973,500
(21,129-\
4E%
6%
2,855.546
s s83.159
35% 2,391,192 ,16.1,354
-!-1t!1939- !EL!Z9I
Schedule K
Clty ot S.bn, Virginh
Salem Clvlc Csntlr
statsront of op.r.Uom
For Sir lonlrl3 Endlng D.c.mb.r 31, 2016
Cunent Year
Budost
$ 410,m0
1,60,000
163,278
141 .000
67.500
29.285
576.980
500.0@
Cunent Year
Year to Date
%of
Budqct
s8%
s2%
43%
3E%
59%
't1%
0%
98%
0%
Prior Year
Year to Dala
s 215.359
723.478
74,ffi
84.753
32.41
1,659
96,030
572,97
2.29
235.988
550.379
70.654
53,2.18
39,641
3.360
556.49s
Varianc6
$ 20,629
(173,299)
(3,813)
(31.506)
7.180
1.701
(96,030)
(5,E51)
(2,2fi\
Oporating Ravcnu33
Shows/rentals
Box office shows
Catenng and concessrons
Merchandise and commisstons
Stalic advertising
Mrscellaneous income
NCAA events
Salem Farr
Blue Ridge Music Festival
Total Operatrng Revenues
Op.r.dng Exlpnaea
Selaries of personnel
Fringe benefts
Maintenance and contractual s€rvicrs
Printrng and binding
Advertrsing
Utilities
CommunEations
lnsuranc€
Travel and training
Mrscellaneous
Show expense
NCAA expense
Fair 2016 expense
Blue Ridge Music Festival
Matenals and supplies
Capital
Total Operatrng Expenses
lncomo (loaa) Baforo Trentiarr
Transfers
lncomG (1033)
4.006.E09 2.172.{i
(1.058,7e61 (8s3,043)
1,058,766 529,3E3
-.ryr
2212308 (39.501)
2.94E.0.13
929.537
36:!.595
'189.040
2.5@
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24€.24s
24i@
17,000
15,50O
@,302
1.160,@0
420,500
490,0@
46,150
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5E%
50%
57%
129%
40%
60%
50%
89,62*
41
4%
0%
0%
0%
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1.803.m3
w,574
206,60E
67,442
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21.528
125.688
12.739
15,673
11,411
28,532
62, 7
1 '13,'l 16
421I8
't5.927
(283,239)
(5,360)
(15,077)
26.770
2,332
(5,{40)
22,fi?
(477\
(s64)
(6,969)
(3.608)
(114,036)
(113,116)
10.8@
3.147
157,802
543.194
191,532
96,252
3,2'17
16,089
147,995
12.262
15,109
4,441
24,924
508.61't
132,97
19.074
'157,@2
(409,305) (243,738)
50% 561,835 132,452)
s 152.530 S (276.190)
Cunent Year
Budget
t 698,578
148.500
47,000
16,000
910.078
225,724
90,599
12,500
1,000
r3,000
850
225
151,012
183,208
Cunent Year
Year lo Date
ok ot
Budget
Prior Yeer
Year to Date
s 379,s04
43,361
32,231
6,155
136,755
45,04n
9,2E4
8.40r1
383
74.129
106,14.{
380,164
20,235
6,238
14,066
9,335
18.527
4,818
1,250
r1.933
7,430
36,957
8,261
2,300
(2)
1,399
11,959
Schedule L
Variance
$ (62.239)
(2.076)
(1 1 ,134)
(2,7ss)
(1,762)
70
(2,719)
(4,170)
(,2421
2
(704)
(6,r 35)
Clty of Salem, Virginia
Selem C.t ring and Concea3iong
Statsment of Oporation3
For Sir onths Ending Dec.mbor 31,2016
Opchting RGYGnua!:
Catering
Concessions
Moyer Concessions
Salem High Concessions
Total Operating Ravenues
Opor.ting Expon3es:
Catedno
Selaries of p€rsonnel
Fringe benefits
Contraclual serviceg
Printing and binding
Laundry and Cleaning
Communications
Travel and training
Miscellaneous
Materials and supplies
Capital
Total Catering Expenses
Corcess,bns
Salaries of Personnel
Fringe B6nefts
Miscellaneous
Malerials and Supplies
Total Concessions Erpenses
Wver Concessions
Salaries of Personnel
Fringe Benefits
Contractual services
Miscellaneous
Materials and Supplies
Total Moyer Expenses
Sar6m Hiol, Concossbns
Salaries of Personnel
Fringe Benefits
Miscellaneous
Materials and Supplies
Total Salem Hlgh Expenses
lncoma (loas)
$ 317.265
41,286
2',t ,097
3,400
383,047
45o/o
280h
45%
21o/o
461 ,251 (78,204)
678,118
48.069
12,591
51.7m
35,500
147,E60
32.905
r 0,108
2,500
6.750
.t4,500
66,763
10.8E3
3,30.1
300
2,850
17,337
3-
't45.202
43.254
8,357
149
8,603
330
73.51r1
96.264
I ,965
377,637
21,163
5.E30
12.129
12,321
51,.143
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48%
67%
15%
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39%
0%
19%
53%
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56%
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8,446
(1,8r 1)
(9271
149
198
(53)
(615)
(9,880)
1,965
(2,5271
928
(40E)
(1,937)
2,986
44%
4$o/o
230h
35%
35o/o 49,875 1,568
.17.892
4,426
't,250
3.171
7,500
34,23E
4.091
1.038
69s
5,82,1
3 (86.095)
(635)
(393)
380/o
31o/o
lvo
24vo
$ (17,704) S (68.392)
City of S.lom, Villinir
Haalth ln3uranco Fund
Stabmant of Ravcnux and Erpanral
For Slr Honth. Endlng Oocrmbor 3t, 2016
Cunrnt YaarBudgrl Y..r to D.bg s 2,062,579
Schedule M
Prlor Ycar
Yorr to Drta Vrrlenco
s ?21351 3 133S22SB€ginning Fund Balance
Revenuo
Promiums Peid - City
Premiums Paid - School
Premiums Paid - Relire€s
lnterest Earnings
Miscellanoous
Total Year lo Date Revenues
Expenses
Claims
Employos Health Clinic
Consulting Services
Miscellaneous
Tolal Year to Date Exp€nsas
Ending Fund B.l.nc.
5,633,0@
4,690.000
735.00o
1 1.900
2,679,079
2,170,501
419,99'l
9.207
4.661,176
201.098
20,646
2,721,O57
2,210,275
422,4tO
4,075
4.553,463
228,165
13.596
(44,976)
(39,24)
(2,475't
5.132
107.713
(27,067)
7,2fi
P.rc9nt
to O.tr
44o/o
18o/o
29%
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46o/o
57'/a
77o/r
0,h 40 (40)
5,276.778 48% 5,@,917 (82,139)1 1,069,900
10,520,733
416,5.17
72,30060,320 ,1.408 7% 3..t0,1 l.m.r
1 1,069,900 4,887,528 4,798,62E E8,900
t t 2.atB.E29 I r,2E6,640 I r,'!67,1E9
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oRrr 4-13--\'1
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 105-110, ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 105, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM'
VIRGINIA, RELATING TO ZONING AND DIVIDING THE CITY INTO BUILDING DISTRICTS AND ESTABLISHING
DISTRICT BOUNDARY LINES ON THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, thAt SECIiON 106'110, ATIiCIE I,
Chapter 105 of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, relating to building district boundary lines be amended
in the following particular and no other, viz:
That the following described property in the City of Salem, of Michael B. and Shannon E. Richards,
property owners, located at 1O4 Electric Road (Tax Map Number 8G2-4), be and the same is hereby changed
from RSF Residential Single District to CBD Community Business District, and the map referred to shall be
changed in this respect and no other, said property being described as follows:
Lot 12, Section 1 Conehurst, a copy of which plat is attached hereto and made a part hereof'
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and the same
are hereby repealed.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten (10) days after its final passage.
Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows:
James L. Chisom -
James A. Martin -
Jane W. Johnson -
William D. Jones -
Byron Randolph Foley -
Passed:
Effective:
/sl
Mayor
ATTEST:
James E. Taliaferro, ll
Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 106.110, ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 106, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA, RELATING TO ZONING AND DIVIDING THE CITY INTO BUILDING DISTRICTS ANO ESTABLISHING
DISTRICT BOUNDARY LINES ON THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, that Section 105.110, Article I,
Chapter 105 of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, relatinS to building district boundary lines be amended
in the following particular and no other, viz:
That the following described property in the City of Salem, of Higgs Family Trust, property owner,
located at 503 South College Avenue (Tax Map Number L45-7-51, be and the same is hereby changed from
TBD Transitional Business District to CBD Community Business District, and the map referred to shall be
changed in this respect and no other, said property being described as follows:
Lots 3G32 & 16 lnch Strip Lot 29, Section 14, Salem lmprovement Company, a copy of which plat is
attached hereto and made a part hereof.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and the same
are hereby repealed.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten (10) days after its final passage.
Upon a callfor an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows:
James L. Chisom -
James A. Martin -
Jane W. Johnson -
William D. Jones -
Byron Randolph Foley -
Passed:
Effective:
lsL
Mayor
ATTEST:
James E. Taliaferro, ll
Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND 5ECTION 106.110, ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 106, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA, RELATING TO ZONING AND DIVIDING THE CITY INTO BUILDING DISTRICTS AND ESTABLISHING
DISTRICT EOUNDARY LINES ON THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL oF THE CITY oF SALEM, vIRGINIA, that Section 106.110, Article I,
Chapter 106 of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, relating to building district boundary lines be amended
in the following particular and no other, viz:
That the following described property in the City of Salem, of Thomas E. and June L. Hi8gs, property
owners, located at 507 South College Avenue (Tax Map Number 745-7-61, be and the same is hereby changed
from TBD Transitional Business District to CBD Community Business District, and the map referred to shall be
changed in this respect and no other, said property being described as follows:
Lot 28 & Major Part Lot 29, Section 14, Salem lmprovement Company, a copy of which plat is attached
hereto and made a part hereof.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and the same
are hereby repealed.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten (10) days after its final passage.
Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows:
James L. Chisom -
James A. Martin -
Jane W. Johnson -
William D. Jones -
Byron Randolph Foley -
Passed:
Effective:
lsl
Mayor
ATTEST:
James E. Taliaferro, ll
Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 106.110, ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 106, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM'
VIRGINIA, RELATING TO ZONING AND DIVIDING THE CITY INTO BUILDING DISTRICTS AND ESTABLISHING
DISTRICT BOUNDARY LINES ON THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CIW OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, that Section 106-110, ATIiCIE I,
Chapter 105 of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, relating to building district boundary lines be amended
in the following particular and no other, viz:
That the following described property in the City of Salem, of Edward N. Thornhill and Linda T. lves,
property owners, located at One Front Avenue (Tax Map Number 234-5-21, be and the same is hereby
changed from LM Light Manufacturing District to CBD Community Business District, and the map referred to
shall be changed in this respect and no other, said property being described as follows:
Parcel 3 & Part Parcel 2, Section 12, Salem Development Company, a copy of which plat is attached
hereto and made a part hereof.
All ordinances or parts ofordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and the same
are hereby repealed.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten (10) days after its final passage.
Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows:
James L. Chisom -
James A. Martin -
Jane W. Johnson -
William D. Jones -
Eyron Randolph Foley -
Passed:
Effective:
/sl
Mayor
ATTEST:
James E. Taliaferro, ll
Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 106.110, ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 106, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA, RELATING TO ZONING AND DIVIDING THE CITY INTO BUILDING DISTRICTS AND ESTABLISHING
DISTRICT BOUNDARY LINES ON THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, thAt SECIION 105.110, ATIICIE I,
Chapter 106 of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, relating to building district boundary lines be amended
in the following particular and no other, viz:
That the following described property in the City of salem, of Linda T. lves and Edward Nelson
Thornhill, property owners, located at 1516 King Street (Tax Map Number 234-5-3), be and the same is hereby
changed from LM Light Manufacturing District to CBD Community Business District, and the map referred to
shall be changed in this respect and no other, said property being described as follows:
Parcel 1 & Part 2, Section 12, Salem Development Company, a copy of which plat is attached hereto
and made a part hereof.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and the same
are hereby repealed.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten (10) days after its final passage.
Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows:
James L. Chisom -
iames A. Martin -
Jane W. Johnson -
William D. Jones -
Byron Randolph Foley -
Passed:
Effective:
/sl
Mayor
ATTEST:
lames E. Taliaferro, ll
Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 106-110, ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 105, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA, RELATING TO ZONING AND DIVIDING THE CITY INTO BUILDING DISTRICTS AND ESTABLISHING
DISTRICT BOUNDARY LINES ON THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, that Seclion 105.110, Article I,
Chapter 106 of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, relating to building district boundary lines be amended
in the following particular and no other, viz:
That the following described property in the City of Salem, of Donald L. and Margaret K. Bishop,
property owners, located at 917 South Colorado Street (Tax Map Number 184-4-10), be and the same is
hereby changed from HBD Highway Business District with condition to HBD Highway Business District with no
condition, and the map referred to shall be changed in this respect and no other, said property being
described as follows:
Lots 24-26, Section 7, Salem lmprovement Company, a copy of which plat is attached hereto and made
a part hereof.
All ordinances or parts ofordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and the same
are hereby repealed.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten (10) days after its final passage.
Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows:
James L. Chisom -
James A. Martin -
Jane W. Johnson -
William D. Jones -
Byron Randolph Foley -
Passed:
Effective:
/s/
Mayor
ATTEST:
James E. Taliaferro, ll
Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
rEM#-58-
DATE a-B-rrl
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND, REVISE, AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 106' Article II District
n gulu,ion., Section 106-2liiexly Arricle III Use
-and
Design standards-, Section 106-
liii<6ui), Article IV o"""rop-*t Standards, Section 106-402'7(D)&(E) and 106-
404.1(A) pertaining to miscelia.reous uses, buffer yards, screening & landscaping' and off-
street parking requirements.
BEITORDAINEDBYTHECoLTNCILoFTHECITYoFSALEM,VIRGINIA,ThaT
Section 106-212(AX7), Article II, Sections 106-314.2(C)&(E), Article III, Sections 106-
402.7(D)&(E)and iOO-+0+.t1A), Article IV, Chapter 106, of The Code of the City of Salem,
Virginia, be amended, revised, and reordained to read as follows:
CHAPTER 106
ARTICLE II DISTRICT REGULATIONS
SECTION 106.212 TBD - TRANSITIONAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.
Sec. 106-212.2. - Permitted uses.
(A) The following uses are permitted by right in the TBD Transitional Business District, subject
to all other applicable requirements contained in this chapter. An asterisk (*) indicates that
the use is subject to additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in Article III,
Use and Design Standards
7. Miscellaneous Use Types
Mixed Use*
Utility Service, Minor
ARTICLE III USE AND DESIGN STANDARDS
SECTION 106.314 MISCELLANEOUS USES.
Sec. 106-314.2. - Mixed use.
A. Standards in the DBD District:
l.Residential uses shall be allowed only in the same structure as an office or commercial
use type. Common entrances are encouraged.
The office or commercial use type must occupy at least the first floor of the structure,
except as allowed by the following:
a. Educational facilities, college/university as allowed by Section 106-306.5,
Standards in the DBD District.
b' Residential uses may be included on the ground floor by*pccielcxeeptiet
pemitr ih oeeordraee ing
+eqdren€n{s+
Tlese erees sholl be determined by the edministrater; in
ious
ether entities; but shnll generelly net be reqnired te exeeed 50 feet
o+d€pth-Mh€{+}€€;
at the discretion of the administrator, with consideration of historical and
architectural features, requirements of the Department of Historic
Resources, original historic commercial space layout, and other quali$ing
factors.
)
3.
4.
All development e+aed should be configured so as to be pedestrian friendly'
New construction or constructio; involiing the demolition of existing buildings shall
be ofscale and construction materials so as-to be appropriate with existing surrounding
buildings. Materials and types of construction iliat should be given consideration
include, but are not limited to:
a. Brick facades;
b.Comices,p,uapets,motding,lintelsandotherexternallyvisibledecorations;
c. Roof lines;
d. Windows.
5. A homeowner's/property owner's association shall be created for each mixed use
structure development. The association shall be responsible for the perpetual
maintenance of ihe property and any open space or common areas within the
development.
E. Standards in the TBD District:
l. Residential uses shall be allowed only in the same structure as an office or
commercial use type. Common entrances are encouraged.
2. The office or commercial use type must occupy at least the first floor of the
structure, except as allowed by the following:
@
a.Residential uses may be included on the ground floor by-speeiol
foilo*ing-req$rem€n{e+
iE
ie
neseurees ang vario
at the discretion of the administrator, with consideration of historical and
architectural features, requirements of the Department of Historic
Resources, original historic commercial space layout, and other qualifying
factors.
3. All development should be configured so as to be pedestrian friendly.
4. New construction or construction involving the demolition of existing
buildings shall be of scale and construction materials so as to be appropriate
with existing surrounding buildings. Materials and types of construction that
should be given consideration include, but are not limited to:
Brick facades;
Cornices, parapets, molding, lintels and other externally visible
decorations;
er Roof lines;
& Windows.
5. A homeowner's/property owner's association shall be created for each mixed
use structure development. The association shall be responsible for the
perpetual maintenance of the property and any open space or common areas
within the development.
Ar
H
ARTICLE IV DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
SECTION 106-402 BUFFERYARDS, SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING.
Sec. 106-402.7. - Perimeter landscaping standards for parking lots.
(D) Standards in the DBD District
1. Any new parking area shall conform to 106-402.7 (A-C).
2. When a reconligured parking area is required or proposed adjacent to a public
street rights-of-way, a landscaped planting strip shall be established between
the parking area and the adjacent street rights-of-way' This required
Iandscaped planting strip shall have a minimum width of four feet.
3. The required landscaped planting strip shall be planted with a combination of
trees and shrubs. One tree shall be planted for every 25 linear feet of
landscaped area.
4. Landscaped endcaps shall be installed between rows of parking and adjacent
street rights-of-way.
5. Other types of screening may be allowed at the discretion of the odmif,ister
administrator.
(E) Standards in the TBD District
l. Any new parking area shall conform to f06-402.7 (A-C).
2. When a reconfigured parking area is required or proposed adjacent to a public
street rights-of-way, a landscaped planting strip shall be established between
the parking area and the adjacent street rights-of-way. This required
landscaped planting strip shall have a minimum width of four feet.
3. The required landscaped planting strip shall be planted with a combination of
trees and shrubs. One tree shall be planted for every 25 linear feet of
landscaped area.
4. Landscaped endcaps shall be installed between rows of parking and adjacent
street rights-of-way.
5. Other types of screening may be allowed at the discretion of the *dmir*ister
administrator.
SECTION 106.404 OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
Sec. 106-404.1. - Applicability.
A) These provisions shall apply equally for all use types listed in this section, except for
those use tlpes located within the DBD Downtown Business District and the TBD
Transitional Business District. No minimum parking shall be required for any use
type within DBD and TBD. However, if parking is provided for any use type in the
DBD and the TBD, it shall be constructed to the standards contained herein as well
as applicable standards contained in section 106-402 Buffer Yards, Screening and
Landscaping except that parking areas designated for private use of residents
may utilize compact size parking stalls.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and the
same are hereby repealed.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten (10) days after its final passage.
Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows:
James L. Chisom -
James A. Martin -
Jane W. Johnson -
William D. Jones -
Byron Randolph Foley -
Passed:
Effective:
lsl
Mayor
ATTEST:
James E. Taliafeno, II
Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
F.
ITEM #:J 9
DATE A-\}-N
AN ORDINANCE TO ABOLISH AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 66 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF sALEM,
VIRGINIA, PERTAINING TO SIGNS,
BE lT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VlRGlNlA, that Chapter 66, of The
Code ofthe City ofSalem, Virginia, be abolished and reordained to read as follows:
PART II- CODE
chapter 55 - SIGNS
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
Sec. 65-1. - Statement of purpose.
Signs perform an important function in identifying and promoting properties, businesses, services,
residences, events, and other matters of interest to the public. However, signs also obstruct
views, distract motorists, displace alternative uses for land, and pose other problems that
legitimately call for regulation. The intent of this Chapter is to regulate all signs within the City
of Salem to ensure the creation of a convenient, attractive and harmonious community, protect
against destruction of or encroachment upon historic areas, to safeguard that signs are
appropriate for their respective uses, in keepingwith the appearance ofthe affected propertyand
surrounding environment, and to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare by:
(1) Promoting the safety of the traveling public and pedestrians by assurinB quality construction
and maintenance of signs, providing for appropriate sign location relative to ri8hts-of-way and
other structures in order to maintain safe sight distances and access; minimizing distradions
for motorists; preventing traffic signs and signals from becoming obscure; improvinB motorists'
ability to quickly identify roadside destinations; and maintaining appropriate sign standards
that support police surveillance activities.
(2) Prohibiting the construction of signs in such numbers, sizes, designs, illumination, and
locations as may create a hazard to pedestrians and motorists.
(3) Enhancing the visual appearance of the city, with particular emphasis on protecting views of
its significant surrounding natural features, including the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains,
and with emphasis on improving the visual quality of the built environment and creating a
convenient, attractive and harmonious community, protection against destruction of or
encroachment upon historic areas.
(4) Ensuring sign design in the downtown, building on the traditional image and visual
environmentthe City ofSalem seeks topromote.
(5) Protecting property values by improving the quality of the built environment and eliminating
nuisances to the use of other properties due to sign brightness, si2e, height or movement.
(6) Promoting orderly development in all zones within the City.
Se.. 66-3. - lnspections.
The City Manager or his designee shall inspect annually, or at such other times as he deems
necessary, each sign regulated by this chapter for the purpose of ascertaining whether such sign is
secure or insecure, and whether it is in need of repair or removal, and if it conforms to all the
requirements herein.
Page 1
sec, 66-5. - Unsafe siSns and signs, maintained in violation of chapter.
lJnsofe signs ond signs in violotion of this chopte. lf the city Manager or his designee shall find
that any sign regulated under this chapter is unsafe or insecure, or is a hazard to the public, or has been
constructed or erected or is being maintained in violation ofthe provisions of this chapter, he shall give
written noticetothe permittee, lessee, operator or owner thereof lfthe permittee, lessee, operator
or owner fails to remove o. alter the si8n so as to comply with the standards set forth in this chapter
within fifteen days after such notice, such sign may be removed or altered by the City Manager or his
designee at the expense of the permittee, lessee, operator or owner of the property upon which it is
located, so as to comply with such standards. The City Manager or his designee shall refuse to issue
any other or further permit to any permittee, lessee, operator or owner who refuses to pay costs so
assessed. The City Manager or his designee may cause any sign which is an immediate peril to persons
or property to be removed summarily and without notice. Portable and temporary siSns maintained in
violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be governed by section 56-105. Any sign which
constitutes a nuisance may be abated by the City under the requirements of Sections 15.2-900, 15.2-
906, and/or 15.2-1115 of the Code of Virginia.
Sec. 56-7 NonconforminE Signs
A. Signs legally in existence at the time of the adoption of this Ordinance, which do not conform
to the requirements ofthis Ordinance, shall be considered nonconformingsigns.
l. Electronic sign settings not meeting the regulations herein shall not be considered
nonconforming since the settings may be easily altered.
2. The burden of establishinS nonconforming status of signs and of the physical
characteristics/location of such signs shall be that of the owner of the property. Upon
notice from the City ManaBer, or his designee, a property owner shallsubmit verification
that sign(s) were lawfully existing at time of construction. Failure to provide such
verification shall be cause for order to remove sign(s) or bring sign{s) into compliance with
the current ordinance.
3. To determine the Iegal status of existing signs in each of the cases listed in section 66-78,
theapplicant shall submit the following information to the City Manager or his designee:
a. Type(s) of existing sign(s) located on the property.
b. The area and hei8ht of allsigns.
c. For freestanding signs, the distance between the curbline or shoulder and the nearest
portion ofthe sign. A certified plat may be required.
d. Type of sign illumination.
e. The electronic capabilities ofthe sign.
f. The material of which the sign is constructed.
g. The buildingfrontage.
h. The control method for glare and brightness.
l). All permanent signs and sign structures shall be brought into conformance with the sign
regulations when and if the lollowing occurs:
1. The sign is removed, relocated, or significantly altered. Significant alteratlons include
changes in the height, size or dimension of the sign. Changes to the sign copy or the
replacement of a sign face on a nonconforming sign shall not be considered a significant
alteration.
2. lf less than 50% of the sign area is destroyed or damaged, it may be restored within two
(2) years after such destruction or damage but shall not be enlarged in any manner.
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3. lf morethan 50%of thesi8n area is destroyed ordamaged, it shall not be reconsftucted
but may be replaced with a siSn that is in full accordance with the provisions of this
chapter.
,tr. An alteration in the structure of a siSn support.
ri. A change in the mechanical facilities or type ofillumination
{i. A change in the materialofthe signface.
7. The property on which the nonconforming sign is located submits a subdivision or land
development application or site plan requiring City review andapproval
8. The property on which the nonconforming si8n is located submits an application for an
amendment to the ZoninB Ordinance requiring the review and approval of City Council.
.11. Discontinued use. lf any nonconforming sign or any use to which such a siSn applies is
discontinued for a period exceeding two years, it shall then be made to conform with the
requirements of this chapter or removed. ln addition, a nonconforming si8n structure
shall be removed by the owner or lessee of the property. lf the owner or lessee fails to
remove the sign structure, the City Manager, or his designee, shall give the owner fifteen
(15) days' written notice to remove it. Upon failure to comply with this notice, the City
Manager, or his designee, may enter the property upon which the sign is located and
remove any such sign or may initiate such action as may be necessary to gain compliance
with this provision. The cost of such removal shall be chargeable to the property owner
and may be collected as taxes and levies.
10. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent keeping in good repair a nonconforming
si8n. Nonconforming signs shall not be extended or structurally reconstructured or
altered in any manner, except a siSn face may be changed so long as the new face is equal
to or reduced in height and/or sign area. The material of the sign face shall not be
changed.
Prior to the events listed in section 66-78, nonconforming signs may be repainted or repaired
up to 50% of the replacement cost of the sign, the sign copy may be changed, and sign faces
may be replaced provided that these actions do not increase the dimensions of the existing
sign, and do not in any way increase the extent of the sign's non-conformity.
Nonconforming signs shall be exempt from the provisions of section 56-7, if the
nonconforming sign possesses documented historicvalue, and has met the requirements and
has been approved in accordance with Sec. 66-13.
All electronic signs must be programmed so as to conform to the regulations of this chapter.l.t.
Sec. 66-9. - Removal of sign no longer advertisint existing bona fide business.
Whenever any sign no longer advertises an existing bona fide business, service or product
manufactured on a premises, and such business, service or product has not been located or been
available on the premises for more than two years, such sign shall be taken down and removed within
30 days, after written notification from the City Manager or his designee, by the permittee, lessee or
operator or owner of the building or structure upon which such sign may be found. Upon failure of the
recipient of such notice to comply therewith within the time specified the.ein, the City Manager or his
designee may cause removal of such sign, and any expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner
of the building or structure to which such sign is attached. Nothing in this section shall be construed as
requiring the removal of any sign owned by a person licensed to engage in the business of outdoor
advertising in the state; provided the sign in question is kept and maintained in a proper condition.
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sec. 66-11, - Application of chapter to certain types of signs.
Subjecttothe provisionsofsection 66-5, the following signs may be allowed without a siSn permit
and may not be included in the determination ofthetype, number, or area of permanent siSns allowed
within a zoning district, provided such signs comply with the regulations in this section, ifany
A. Officialtrafficsigns.
l]. Signs erected by the city of Salem including regulatory si8ns.
C. Public signs - Signs required bythe Cityof Salemfor utilities, includingtraffic, utility, safety, railroad
crossing and identification signs for public facilities.
l). Legal notices.
l.l. Real estate signs which advertise the sale, rental, or lease of the premises upon which such signt
are located only, not exceeding six square feet in area in residential districts and not exceeding 32
square feet in area in any other district.
F. Temporary signs, as approved as a grand opening event by the City Manager, or his designee, in
accordance with Section 56-105 Permitted Signs (TemporarVSigns).
(;. Non-illuminated incidental sl8ns, including incidental windowsigns, not exceeding 2 square feet.
"Open" signs may be illuminated.
H. Minor signs: Minor signs shall not be electronic nor illuminated. No minor sign may include
commercial messa8ing. No minor sign shall be located on public property or in the right of way.
Minor signs shall not exceed 24 square feet. Minor signs shall include:
l. Political campaign signs.
2. Temporary directional signs.
l. Signs inside a building or other enclosed facility, which are not meant to be viewed from
the outside, and are located greaterthan three (3)feet from thewindow.
2. Holiday and other temporary seasonal decorations.
i]. Personal expression and ideological signs.
'tr. Address signs - Stating address, number and/or name of occupants ofthe premises.
.5. Securityandwarningsigns-Theselimitationsshallnotapplytothepostingofconventional
"no trespassing" signs in accordance with state law.
6. Private drive signs.
7. Signs denoting the architect, engineer or contractor, when placed upon work under
construction.
l. Flags: Non-commercial flags, flags ofany nationr state, local, or other geopoliticalentity, orflags
not related to or used to draw attention to a commercial bu5iness, product, or service.
1. Flags and flagpoles shall not be located within any right-of-way, unless meets the
requirements of Allowed Encroachments as prescribed by the Handbook to Downtown
salem.
,. Flags, containing commercial messagin& shall be considered temporary signs. See
Section 66-105(A).
J. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings and date of construction when cut into any masonry
surface or when constructed of bronze or other incombustible materials.
K. Signs which are a permanent architectural feature of a building or structure, existing at the time
ofadoption of th is ordinance.
I-. Art and murals, provided such signs do not contain any commercial messaging.
M. Vehicular signs that meet the following conditions:
1. The primary purpose of such a vehicle or trailer is not the display of signs.
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2. The signs are magnetic, decals or painted upon an inte8ralpart ofthe vehicle or equipment as
originally designed bythe manufacturer, and do not breakthe silhouette ofthe vehicle'
3. The vehicle is in operating condition, currently registered and licensed to operate on public
streets when applicable, and actively used in the daily function ofthe business to which such
signs relate.
4. The vehicle is not parked within 20'ofthe right-of-way.
sec. 66-13. - Landmark signs
Signs that do not advertise an existing bona fide business, service or product manufactured on a
premises but which may be of significant civic, historic, architectural, or cultural interest may be
declared a Landmark Sign and deemed to be conformance with the requirements ofthis Chapter and
subject to the following:
A. An application shall bemadetothe Planning Commission.
ll. Applicantsshall provide at the time of applicatlon, a written history of the existing sign, notinS
any and all physical changes or modifications, and/or a written account of the nature of the
significance to the community.
C. Applicants shall provide photographs of the sign, preferably at various times throughout its
history, and from as many different views as possible, or plans or drawings ofthe proposed sign
from different views, along with a certified plat determining location, and photos ofthe existing
p.operty on which the sign will reside.
D. Applicants shall provide a maintenance plan as to how the sign will be maintained in its current
form or a restoration plan to include maintenance to restore the sign to its original form.
E. The Commission shall hold a public hearing and review the application before making a
determination as to the declaration.
[. Any alterations to any Landmark Sign must be approved through this process.
(;. The Commission may remove such landmark designation and require the sign to be removed if
it is altered, in disrepair, misused, or any other reason deemed appropriate.
Sec, 66-15. - Severability
lfanyclause, sentence, paragraph, or part ofthis Chapter should forany reason be adjudged by a
Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the
remainder ofthis Chapter, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph or
part directly involved in its controversy in which the judgment shall have been rendered.
Secs. 66-16-66-35. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. - PERMITS GENERAttY
Sec. 65-37. - Required,
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, alter, repair, or relocate any sign
within the City of Salem without first obtaining a sign permit, unless the sign is specifically exempt from
the permit requirements as outlined in 6-11 Application of Chapter to Certain Types.
Sec. 55-39, - Filing and contents of application.
r\. ln order to apply for a sign permit, the applicant must provide the following information, in
writinS, to the City Manager or his designee, City of Salem:
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l. Business name and address of sign location.
2. Name, address, and telephone number ofthe applicant.
ll. Name, address, and telephone number of the property owner, and the si8nature of the
property owner or duly authorized agent for the owner.
.tr. The current business License number or machinery and tools tax number of the applicant
from the commissioner ofthe Revenue.
.i. Descriptionoftheactivitiesoccurringonthesitewherethesignwill beinstalled.
ij. Description of any existing signage that will remain on thesite.
7. ldentification of the type of sign(s)to be erected by the applicant.
U. Concept plan depicting the locations of proposed signage and existing remaininEsignage.
1). Two copies of a plan drawn to scale depicting:
a. Lot dimensions, building frontage, and existing rights-of-way and driveways.
l). The design of each sign face and sign structure, including dimensions, total area, sign
height, depth, color scheme, structural details, materials, lighting scheme with brightness
and glare control details, dimming technology, and proposed location.
.. Building elevations, existing and proposed facades, parapet walls, eaveline andthe
location and size ofall proposed and existing permanent signage.
d. Current photographs showing existing signs on the premises and certifying the date on
which photographs were taken.
c. Copy of stress sheets and calculations, when deemed necessary by the City Manager or
his designee, showing the structure is designed for dead load and wind prersure in any
direction in the amount required.
10. A permit fee, to be established by City Council as shown in the Book of Rates, shall be paid.
It shall be unlawfulfor any person to erect, alter, change, relocate or remove within the city
any sign without first making payment ofthe requisite permit fee.
11. Any such other information as the City lManager or his designee shall require to show full
compliance with the chapter and all other laws and ordinances ofthe City.
l]. ln the instance that substantial repair or replacement becomes necessary (1.e., repairs that costs
more than 50% of the replacement cost of the damaged sign)i the organization must apply for a
new sign permit, and pay an additional permitfee.
C. The City reserves the right to assess the brightness of any sign at any time.
D. lt shall be the duty of the City Mana8er or his designee, upon the filinS of an application as
provided in this section, to review and inspect the plans and specifications and other data in
question and the premises upon which it is proposed to erect the s;gn. lf it shall appear that the
proposed structure is in compliance with all the requirements of this chapter and all other laws
and ordinances of the city, he shallthen issue the permit applied for within 20 business days after
receipt; provided, however, that in those cases where, in the opinion of the City Manager or his
designee, the issuance of a permit for a sign, or the lighting or placing thereof, would materially
damage adjacent property, or create a resulting nuisance, then such application shall be, by the
City Manager or his designee, referred to City Council for a determination as to whether such
permit should or should not under the existing circumstances be issued.
Il. The City Manager or his designee may revoke any permit issued under this article upon failure of
the holderthereofto comply with any provision ofthis chapter.[. All rights and privileges acquired under any permit issued under this article are mere licenses
revocable at any time by the City Manager or his designee, for just cause, and all such permits
shall contain this provision.
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o.
II.
lf the work authorized under a permit issued under this article has not been completed within six
months after date of issue, such permit shall become null and void.
Any person holding a permit revoked under section 65-37 may appeal such revocation to City
council for final disposition thereof, if, in such person's opinion, such revocation is unjustly
imposed.
SeG, 66-41. - Duty of eledrical inspector with relerence to application, for sign with electrical
wiring, etc.
A. An application for a permit for the construction of a si8n in which electrical wiring and
connections are to be used shall be submitted to the electrical inspector or, in lieu thereof, such
sign shall bear the Underwriterc' Laboratories, lnc., seal of approval or any other standard
related to electrical equipment referenced in the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.
B. All work shall be completed in full compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building
Code.
C. The electrical supply to all exterior signs, whether to the sign itself or to lighting fixtures
positioned to illuminate the sign, shall be provided by means of concealed eledrical cables.
Electrical supply to freestanding signs shall be providedby means of underground cables.
D. lf the work authorized under a permit issued under this article has not been completed within
six months after date of issue, such permit shall become null and void.
Ii. Any person holding a permit revoked under section 66-39 may appeal such revocation to City
Council for final disposition thereof, if, in such person's opinion, such revocation is unjustly
imposed.
Secs, 56-42-55-70. - Reserved.
ARTICLE lll. - CONSTRUCTION; LOCATION
DIVISION 1.. GENERALLY
Sec, 66-71. - Sign Location.
l. Nosignshall be placed in such a position asto endanger pedestrians, bicyclists, or traffic
on a street by obscuring the view or by interfering with official street signs or signals by
virtue of position or color.
2.
3.
To promote visibility for pedestrians and the operators of motor vehicles, a clear sight
triangle shall be established at the intersecting right-of-ways of any two public streets.
No sign may occupy a sight trian8le. The legs of this sight triangle shall be 25 feet in
length. They shall begin at the point of intersection of the two street right-of-ways, and
shall extend 25 feet along each right-of-way line. The triangle shall be formed by
connectingthe endpoints ofthese two lines.
No sign shall be located closer to the street right-of-way than ten feet. However, no
permanently affixed sign shall be required to be set back from the street right-of-way a
distance which is greater than the setback line observed by any building on an immediately
adjoining lot along the same street frontage, provided such building does not exceed the
setback building line established by law, and further provided that such setback would not
place the sign within any visibility triangle. This regulation may not apply to signs that
meet the requirements ofthe Handbook to Downtown Salem.
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1.Signs and their supporting structures shall maintain clearance and noninterference with all
surface and underground utility and communications lines orequipment.
No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or egress
from any door, window or fire escape. No sign of any kind shall be attached to a standpipe
or fire escape.
Sec. 65-73. - Sign Materials & Construction.
Every sign shall be constructed of durable materials, using non- corrosive fasteningsi shall be
structurally safe and erected or installed in strict accordance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide
Building Code; and shall be maintained in safe condition and good repair at alltimes so that all sign
information is clearly legible.
sec, 66-75. - SiSn Area.
A. The area of a sign shall mean the area of alllettering, wording, and accompanyingdesigns, logos,
symbols, and color schemes. The area of a sign shall not include any supporting frameworlg
bracing or trim which is incidental to the display, provided such frames or structural elements
are clearly structural and are not principally meant to draw attention to the sign.
7. Freestonding signs. For freestanding signs, sign area shall include the sum totalof the sign's
largest silhouette, including those areas where the silhouette is open but also enclosed by
a portion of the sign surface or enclosed by any imaginary regular geometric shape that
would encompass all the letters, symbols, shapes, designs, decorations, or color schemes.
2. Skeleton signs. For skeleton si8ns consisting of individual letters and shapes attached to a
building canopy, awning, manrard roof or other structure, sign area shall be defined and
computed as including the entire area within any imaginary regular geometric figure which
would enclose all ofthe lettering, wording and accompanying shapes, desi8ns or symbols.
3. Woll, other signs. Forwall signs, mansard signs, attached signs, projecting signs, roofsigns
and other similar signs, sign area shall include the total area of the hung, attached, mounted
or affixed surface.
B. Signs may be double-sided.
C. Sign Face:
1. Only one (1) side shall be considered when determining the sign area, provided that the
faces are equal in size, the interior angle formed by the faces is less than 45 degrees, and
the two faces are not more than 18inches apart.
2. Wherethefacesarenotequal insize,buttheinteriorangleformedbythefacesislessthan
45 degrees and the two faces are not more than 18 inches apart, the larger sign face shall
be used as the basis for calculating sign area.
3. When the interior angle formed by the faces is greater than 45 degrees, or the faces are
greater than 18 inches apart, all sides of such sign shall be considered in calculating the sign
area.
D. Signs that consist of, or have attached to them, one or more three-dimensional or irregularly-
shaped objects, shall be determined by computing the entire area within a single, continuous 3
or 4 sided geometric form that encloses the limits of the objects;
E. lf elements of a sign are movable or flexible, such as a flag or banner, the measurement is taken
when the elements are fully extended and parallel to the plane ofview-
F. The permitted maximum area for all signs is determined by the sign type and thezoning district
in which the sign is located (see Sec. 66-103).
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G. Exclusions. Sign area shall not include frames or structural elements, provided such frames or
structural elements are clearly structural and are not principally meant to draw attention to the
sign. Further, sign area shall not include the opposite face of any double-faced sign, provided
such faces are parallel or are at no more than a 45-degree angle with the obverse face.
Sec. 66-77. - Sign Height.
A. Signheightshall bemeasuredasthedistancefromthehighestportionofthesigntothemean
finished grade at the base of the sign.
B. Clearance for freestanding and projecting signs shall be measured as the smallest vertical
distance between finished grade and the lowest point of the sign, including any frameworkor
other structural elements.
C. The permitted maximum hei8ht for all signs is determined by the sign type and the zoning
district in which the siSn is located (see Sec.66-105).
Sec. 66-79 - Sign Spacing:
The spacing between sign structures shall be measured as a straight-line distance between the
closest edges of each sign.
Sec. 55-81 - Electronic Conversion.
A. Conversion of a permitted non-electronic sign to an electronic sign requires the issuance ofa
permit pursuant to sec. 66-39. See Sec. 66-105, Permitted Signs for Electronic Signs.
B. The addition of any electronic display to a nonconforming sign isprohibited.
C. No existing grandfathered off-premise sign shall be converted to an electronic sign, billboard,
or multi-vision board.
Sec, 66-83. - Glare Control
Glare control shall be achieved primarily through the use ofsuch means as dimming technology,
cutoff fixtures, shields, and baffles, and appropriate application of fixture mounting height, wattage,
aiming angle, and fixture placement. Vegetation screens shall not be employed to serve as the primary
means for controlling glare-
Sec. 66-85. - Brightness.
A. The light from any illuminated, including electronjc, sign shall be so shaded, shielded or
directed that the liBht intensity or brightness will not be objectionable to surrounding areas
or to operators of motor vehicles on public thoroughfares.
ll. During daylight hours between sunrise and sunset, luminance shall be no greaterthan four
thousand (4,000) nits.
C. At all other times, luminance shall be no greate. than two hundred fifty (250) nits.
f). Eachelectronicsignshallhavealightsensingdevicethatwillautomaticallyadjustthebrightness
of the display as the natural ambient light conditions change to comply with the limits set here
within.
Secs. 66-86-65-100. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IV.. PERMITTED SIGNS BY USE AND DISTRICT
Sec. 66-101. - General requirements.
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Signs shall be permitted which are in accordance with (i) the provisions of this chapter; (ii) the sign
regulations of this article which pertain to the district in which such sign is located; and (iii) all other
applicable provisions, including the building code and all amendments thereto. ln the event of any
conflict among these regulations, the more restrictive regulations shall apply.
Sec. 56-103. - Tota! Allowable Signage for All Signs
A. Districts:
The following table depicts the total allowable area of signs per district. The districts are as
follows:
B. For purposes of this section, "principal street frontage" shall be based upon the street toward
which the building faces. Where a building faces more than one street or does not clearly face
any street, principal street frontage shall be that frontage along the street which provides major
access to the business or the frontage to which the main entrance faces.
Abbreviation Description Abbreviation Description
AG Agriculture District CUD Colleee and Universitv District
RSF Residential Single Family District DBD Downtown Business District
coL Cluster Overlay District CBD Communitv Business District
RMF Residential Multi-Family District HBD Hiehwav Business District
RB Residential Business District BCD Business Commerce District
PUD Planned Unit District LM Lisht Manufacturing District
MHP Manufactured Home Park District HM Heavy Manufacturing District
TBD Transitional Business District
AG RSF & COL RMF, RB, & PUD MHP
TotalArea Maximum
of 24 square feet TotalArea Maximum
of 48 square feet
TotalArea Maximum
of 78 square feet.
Limit of one sign per
business.
TotalArea Maximum of 17
square feet
TBD, DBD*, CUD, CBD, HBD, BCD, LM & HM
For lots or parcels with a
combined width of 33 feet or
less along their principal
street frontage.
For lots or parcels with a
combined width of more than
33 feet along their principal
street frontage.
For lots or parcels that front on more
than one street.
Total Area Maximum of 50
square feet
TotalArea Maximum shall not
exceed 1.5 square feet for
each linear foot of street
frontage or building frontage,
whichever is greater.
*SeeSec. 106-105 (C)
Additionol Stondards
Total Additional Area Maximum shall
not exceed 1 square foot per L linear
foot of secondary frontage. Total
Area Maximums cannot be
combined. The total sign area
facing or oriented toward any one
frontage shall not exceed the total
area maximum allowed for that
frontage.
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A. Permitted
Awning Sign:
All awning frames and supports shall be of metal. All awnings shall be constructed and erected so
that the lowest portion thereof shall be not less than eight feet above the level of the sidewalk or
esta blished street grade.
AG, RSF, RMF, MHP, COL RB, CUD, TBD, DBD*, CBD, HBD, BCD, LM, HM, PUD
Not Allowed 12 Square Feet
*See Sec. 106-105 (C) Additionol Stondords
Sec. 66-105. - Permitted Sitns.
Drone
Not Allowed in anv district
Electronic Sign:
No more than one electronic sign shall be allowed per business. All electronic signs shall be
freestanding. All electronic signs must utilize a header cabinet. All electronic signs shall be required
to hold a static image for a minimum duration of eight seconds. Faster rates are prohibited.
Transition times shall be no more than one second facing the same travelled way. All electronic signs
shall have an automatic light adjustment feature to regulate brightness. Any electronic sign shall be
oriented away from residential properties so as to avoid light trespass. Video, flashing, strobe
effects, "storybook" advertising, consecutive messages, or similar effects are prohibited. Electronic
signs may not be used as off-premises, temporary, or portable signs. Electronic signs displayingthe
current time or date shall be kept accurate. lf this requirement is not complied with, the sign in
question shall be promptly repaired or removed.
AG, RSF, RMF, MHP, RB,
DBD, TBD, COL, PUD, CBD CUD HBD, BCD, LM, HM
Not Allowed
Freestandingonly. Maximum
height of 8 feet. Maximum total
area of 24 square feet. Must be
placed a minimum of 150 feet from
any residential district.
Freestanding only. For lots or
parcels with less than 75 feet along
their principal street frontage
maximum of 24 square feet. For all
others maximum of 60 square feet.
Canopy Sign:
All canopy frames and supports shall be of metal. All canopies shall be constructed and erected so
that the lowest portion thereof shall be not less than eight feet above the level of the sidewalk or
established street 8rade..
AG, RSF, RMF, MHP, COL RB, CUD, TBD, DBD*, CBD, HBD, BCD, LM, HM, PUD
Not Allowed 12 Square Feet
xSee Sec. 106-105 (C) Additionol Stondads
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Freestanding Sign, Pole Sign:
All letters, figures, characters or representations in cutout or irregular form maintained in conjunction
with, attached to or superimposed upon any freestanding sign shal! be safely and securely built or
attached to the sign structure and shall comply with all requirements in section 66-7L. No
freestanding sign shall be nearer than two feet to any other sign, building or structure, except those
freestanding signs parallelto and adjacent to a wall or structure. For Monument or Ground Signs see
Monument Section below.
AG RSF & COL
RMF, RB,
PUD MHP CUD, CBD, HBD, BCD, LM, HM
TBD,
DBD*
Maximum
total area
of 24
square
feet not
to exceed
8 feet in
height.
One sign allowed for
religious, charitable,
institutional,
recreational and
other public and
semipublic uses:
Maximum total area
of 24 square feet not
to exceed 8 feet in
height. May have
2nd sign on
secondary street
frontage if 100 feet
from lst sign and
both signs are not
visible from same
point along same
street.
One sign
allowed.
Maximum
Area 24
square
feet not
to exceed
10 feet in
heieht.
One
allowed,
maximum
of 15
sq ua re
feet and
shall not
exceed
15 feet in
heieht.
For commercial or industrial
uses one freestanding sign
placed 100 feet apart and not
visible from the same point
along the same street.
Additional frontage may have
additional signage. lf
frontage is less than 75' sign
shall not exceed 24 sq. ft.
Frontage 75 to less than 150
feet sign shall not exceed 100
sq. ft. Frontage 150 feet or
greater sign shall not exceed
150 sq. ft. May contain
more than one sign not to
exceed the max. allowable
size. No sign shall exceed
25 feet in heieht.
Maximum
Area of 24
square
feet and
shall not
exceed 15
feet in
height.
*See Sec.
706-10s
(c)
Additional
Stondards
Location Sign:
AG, RSF, RMF, MHP, COL, RB,
PUD TBD, DBD*, CUD, CBD, HBD, BCD, LM, HM
Not Allowed
Location signs up to 24 square feet in total sign area, provided such
sign may be erected only for a business which does not have
frontage on an urban primary arterial, urban minor arterial or urban
collector as designated by the state department of transportation,
provided such sign shall not exceed 25 feet in height, and provided
such sign is at least 400 feet from any other sign which refers to the
same establishment or premises and 100 feet from any other
freestanding sign on the same property.
*See Sec. 106-705 (C) Additionol Standards
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Manual
Permitted onlywhen integrated into a freestanding, marquee, wall, or portablesign. All manual
changeable copy signs must utilize header space except portable signs.
Marquee Sign:
Such signs shall be located only above the principal public entrance of a building facing a public street
or parking lot. No marquee sha!! be wider than the entrance it serves, plus two (2) feet on each side
there-of. Sign Height. No portion of a marquee sign shall extend vertically above the eaveline.
The lowest edge of the marquee sisn shall be at least eieht (8) feet above the finished grade.
AG, RSF, RMF, MHP, RB,
CUD, COL, PUD, CBD, LM,
HM HBD, BCD TBD, DBD*
Not Allowed
Per sign face: Frontage less than 75 feet sign shall not
exceed 24 square feet. Frontage 75 feet to less than
150 feet sign shall not exceed 100 square feet.
Frontage 150 feet or greater sign shall not exceed 150
square feet. Sign may contain more than one sign not
to exceed the maximum allowable size. No sign shall
exceed 25 feet in height.
Maximum
Area of 24
square feet
per sign face.
*See Sec.706-
los (c)
Additionol
Stondords
Mechanical Movement & Revolving Sign:
Mechanical Movement & Revolving signs may not be used as off-premises, temporary, or portable
srgns
AG, RSF, RMF, MHP, CUD, LM, HM, COL,
PUD RB, TBD, DBD*, CBD, HBD, BCD
Not Allowed
Barber Pole style only, maximum 6 Square Feet
tSee Sec. 706-105 (d additionol Stondords
Menu Sign:
AG, RSF,
RMF,
MHP, RB CBD, HBD
TBD, DBD, CUD, BCD,
LM, HM, COL, PUD
Not
Allowed 2 up to 36 Square Feet each and 75' from a residential district Not Allowed
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Monument Sign:
Shall be supported and permanently placed by embedding, anchoring or connecting the sign in such a
manner as to incorporate it into the landscape or architectural design scheme. So long as the
supporting structure does not contain any messaging or is a continuation of the color scheme of the
sign it will not be counted as part of the sign area. All letters, figures, characters or representations in
cutout or irregular form maintained in conjunction with, attached to or superimposed upon any
monument sign shall be safely and securely built or attached to the sign structure and shall comply
with all requirements in section 65-73. No monument sign shall be nearer than two feet to any
other sign, building or structure, except those signs paralle! to and adjacent to a wall or structure.
The maximum height shall be eight feet (8')from the ground, the maximum length shal! be fifteen feet
(15'), and the maximum thickness shall be three feet (3'). The maximum sign face area shall cover no
more than 75% of the sign.
AG RSF & COL
RMF, RB,
PUD,
MHP
CUD, CBD, HBD, BCD,
LM, HM TBD, DBD*
Maximum
total area
of 24
square
feet not
to exceed
4 feet in
heieht.
One allowed for religious,
charitable, institutional,
recreational and other
public and semipublic uses:
Maximum total area of 24
square feet not to exceed 4
feet in height. May have
2nd sign on secondary
street frontage if 100 feet
from 1st sign and both
signs are not visible from
same point along same
street.
Maximum
total area
of 24
square
feet not
to exceed
6 feet in
heieht.
One monument sign
placed 100 feet apart
and not visible from
the same point along
the same street.
Sign may contain
more than one sign
not to exceed the
maximum allowable
size. Maximum total
area of 120 square
feet. No sign shall
exceed 8 feet in
heieht.
Maximum total area of
24 square feet not to
exceed 4 feet in height.
May have 2nd sign on
secondary street
frontage if 100 feet
from 1st sign and both
signs are not visible
from same point along
same street. *See
Sec. 106-105 (C)
Additional Standords
Multi-tenant Sign:
AG
RSF & COL
RMF, MHP, PUD CUD, CBD, HBD, BCD, LM, HM RB, TBD, DBD*
Not Allowed
Maximum of 150 square feet based on building
frontage. For commercial or industrial uses one
freestanding sign placed 100 feet apart and not
visible from the same point along the same street.
Sign may contain more than one sign not to
exceed the maximum allowable size. No sign
shall exceed 25 feet in heieht.
Allowed as Wall Signs only.
Maximum of 12 square feet.
Sign may contain more than
one sign not to exceed the
maximum allowable size.
*See Sec. 106-105 (C)
Additional Standords
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MuralSign:
AG, RSF, RMF, MHP, RB, CUD, CBD, HBD, BCD,
COL, PUD TBD, DBD*, LM, HM
Not Allowed
Any mural sign shall comply with the regulations of
wall signs.
*See Sec. 706-705 (C) Additional Stondords
Off-Premise
Not Allowed in any district
Roof
Not Allowed in anv district
Portable Sign, A-Frame or Sandwich Board Sign, Pedestal Sign:
Cannot be electronic nor have mechanical movement
AG, RSF, RMF, MHP, RB, COL, PUD CUD, TBD, DBD*, CBD, HBD, BCD, LM, HM
Not Allowed
Maximum Area of 12 square feet. Shall comply with the
regulations of temporary signs.
*See Sec. 106-105 (C) Additional Stondards
Projecting Sign:
Shall project no more than 4 feet from the face of the building and no closer than 4 feet from the
curbline of a public street. Lowest edge shall be at least 8 feet about the finished gECg.
AG, RSF, RMF, MHP, RB, CUD, CBD, HBD, BCD, LM, HM, COL, PUD TBD, DBD+
Not Allowed
*See Sec.706-705 (C) Additional
Stondords
Not Allowed in any district
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Streetclock:
This section shall not apply to signs which display lighted messages and animation, such as those which
display time, temperature and other information. No person shall erect more than one street clock
for any place of business at any one location. Street clocks, including the frames, braces and supports
thereof, shall be constructed of incombustible material. The dial of a street clock shall be not less
than 30 inches nor more than 40 inches in diameter. Any glass forming a part of a street clock or the
sign thereon shall be safety glass or plate glass at least one-quarter inch thick, and in case any single
piece or pane ofglass has an area exceedingthree square feet, it shall be constructed of wired glass,
securely held in place. Any movable part of a street clock, such as the cover or service opening, shall
be securely fastened by metal hinges. Street clocks supported on the corner of any building or
structure at the intersection of two streets, or within six feet of the corner, shall not be less than 12
feet nor more than 20 feet above the sidewalk and shall not project from the face or wall ofthe
building or structure in any direction more than six feet. All clocks erected on the exterior of any
building or structure shall comply with the requirements set forth in this article, regulating the sign
type, in all respects, whichever applies. Each street clock shall keep accurate time and, if this
requirement is not complied with, the street clock in question shall be promptly repaired or removed.
AG, RSF, RMF, MHP, RB, CBD,
HBD, BCD, LM, HM, COL, PUD TBD, DBD* & CUD
Not Allowed See corresponding sign types for regulations.
+See sec. 106-105 (C) Additional Stondords
Temporary Signs, Balloons, Balloon Sign, Banner, Flag, lnflatable Sign, Pennants, Streamers:
No temporary sign shall exceed 24 square feet in area. Every temporary sign shall be attached with
adequate supports in accordance with good engineering practice. The advertisement contained on
any temporary sign shall pertain only to the business, industry or pursuit conducted on or within the
premises on which such sign is erected or maintained. A string of pennants or row of streamers shall
be considered one sign. Up to four temporary signs may be displayed for a grand opening event with
the prior approval of the City Manager or his designee, and may not require a permit. Temporary
signs for a grand opening event may be displayed two (2) weeks prior to the event and shall be
removed within two (2) weeks after the event.
AG, RSF, RMF,
MHP, COL, PUD TBD, DBD*RB, CUD, CBD, HBD, BCD, LM, HM
Not Allowed
One sign per parcel no more than 30
consecutive days during a 3-month period.
30 days begins the day the permit is
issued. Must be removed within 5 days
of permit expiration.
*See Sec. 706-705 (C) Additional
Stondards
One sign per parcel no more than 30
consecutive days during a 3-month
period. 30 days begins the day the
permit is issued. Must be removed
within 5 days of permit expiration.
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Wall Sign, Gas Station Canopy Sign, Mansard Sign, Skeleton Sign, Channel Letter Sign:
No wall sign, skeleton sign or mansard sign shall cover wholly or partially any opening nor project
beyond the ends of the structure to which it is attached. No wall sign or skeleton sign shall project
above the wall to which it is attached. No mansard sign or skeleton sign shall project above the ridge
line of the immediate mansard roof plane to which it is attached. No wall sign, skeleton sign or
mansard sign shall extend more than 18 inches beyond the building line and shall not be attached to a
structure at a height of less than nine feet above the sidewalk or ground.
AG RSF, COL RMF, RB, PUD MHP TBD, DBD*
CUD, CBD, HBD,
BCD, LM, HM
Maximum
24 Square
Feet
Religious,
Charitable,
lnstitutional,
recreational, and
other
public/semipublic
uses up to 24
Square Feet
One per
business.
Maximum of 5
Square Feet per
frontage.
Religious,
Charitable,
lnstitutional,
recreational, and
other
public/semipublic
uses up to 24
Square Feet
Maximum
15 Square
Feet
For commercial or
industrial uses one
sign allowed.
Additional frontage
may have
additional signage.
lf frontage is less
than 75'sign shall
not exceed 24
square feet.
Frontage 75 to less
than 150 feet sign
shall not exceed
100 square feet.
Frontage 150 feet
or greater sign shall
not exceed 150
square feet. Sign
may contain more
than one sign not
to exceed the
maximum
allowable size.
*See Sec. 706-705
(C) Additionol
Stondards
For commercial
or industrial
uses one sign
allowed.
Additional
frontage may
have additional
signage. lf
frontage is less
than 75'sign
shall not exceed
24 square feet.
Frontage 75 to
less than 150
feet sign shall
not exceed 100
square feet.
Frontage 150
feet or greater
sign shall not
exceed 150
square feet.
Sign may
contain more
than one sign
not to exceed
the maximum
allowable size.
Window Sign:
AG, RSF, RMF, MHP, COL,
PUD
RB, CUD, TBD, DBD, CBD, HBD, BCD, LM, HM
Not Allowed
Area: A maximum of 25% of each window area of any single building
frontage may be used for signs. These signs shall be non-illuminated
nor electronic.
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Vehicular Sign:
Not Allowed in any district except as prescribed in subsection 55-11..
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B. Permitted lllumination:
lllumination Types:
There shall be no light trespass into any residential district.
AG, RSF,
RMF, MHP,
coL PUD, RB, CUD TBD & DBD
CBD, HBD, BCD, LM,
HM
No
lllumination
Externa I
lllumination only External, Halo, or Neon lllumination only
lnternal, External, or
Halo lllumination
onlY.
C. AdditionalStandards:
Signs located in the Downtown Business Districts may have additional standards and/or differing
regulations as set forth in the Handbook to Downtown Salem.
D. Signs located along the Roanoke Valley Greenway system:
1. Signs shall observe an appropriate clear zone from the trail.
2. Signs shall not be illuminated.
3. Signs shall have a maximum area of 2 square feet.
Sec. 66-107. - Prohibited signs.
A. No siSn shall have flashing, intermittent or animated illumination or lights of changing degrees of
intensity, unless each interval in the cycle is a minimum of eight seconds and the sign does not
constitute a traffic hazard. This section shall not be construed to prohibit signs which display
time, temperature and other information, provided all other requirements of this chapter are
met.
B. The following devices and locations shall be specifically prohibited:
l. Signs located in such a manner as to obstruct or otherwise interfere with an official traffic
sign, signal or device, or obstruct or interfere with a driver's view of approaching, merging or
intersecting traffic.
2. Except as provided for elsewhere in this Code, signs encroaching upon or overhanging public
riSht-of-way. No sign shall be attached to any utility pole, light standard, street tree or any
other public facility located within the public right-of-way.
3. Signs which blink, flash or are animated by lighting in any fashion that would cause such signs
to have the appearance of traffic safety signs and lights, or municipal vehicle warnings from
a d istance.
,1.. Portable signs except as provided in subsection 66-105 (Portable Signs).
5. Vehicular signs except as provided in subsection 66-11.
{;. Balloons, streamers, inflatables, pennant strings flags (except as allowed in Section 66-11},
pinwheels, and like displays, except as provided in section 66-105 (Temporary Signs).
7. No off-premise sign shall be located within the corporate limits of the city.
ll. No existing off-premise sign shall be converted to an electronic sign, billboard or multi-vision
board.
!). Abandoned signs.
10. Snipe si8ns. Signs shall only be attached to utility poles in conformance with state and utility
regulations and the requirements of this Chapter.
ll.Signswhichpreventfreeingressoregressfromanydoor,window,fireescape,orthatprevent
free accessfrom one pan ofa roofto anyotherpart. No sign otherthan a safety sign shall be
attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
l!.si8ns which emit smoke, visible vapors, particulate matter, sound, odor or contain open
flames.
l:]. Reflective signs or signs containing mirror5.
11. Vehicular interactive signs.
15. Signs incorporating beacon lighting.
16. Any banner or sign of any type suspended across a public street, without the permission of
the owner of the property and the City of Salem.
17. Roofsigns.
18. Signs for any home occupation.
11). Signs erected without the permission of the property owner, with the exception of those
authorized or required by local, state, or federal government.
20. Any sign containing information which states or implies that a property may be used for any
purpose not permitted under the provisions of the City of Salem ZoningOrdinance.
2l.Signsthatexhibitstatements,words,orpicturesofobsceneorpornographicsubjects.
22. Any sign that promotes illegal activity.
Secs. 66-108-66-149. - Reserved.
ARTICLE V. - Definitions
Sec. 65-151. - Definitions,
A. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed
to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Abandoned Sign: A sign which has not identified or advertised a current business, service, owner,
product, or activityfora period ofat least 180days, in the case of off-premises signs, or at Ieast 360 days
in the case of on-premises signs.
Address Sign: A siSn that designates the street number and/or street name for identification purposes,
as designated by the City of Salem. (Also known as: nameplatesign)
Awning: A cloth, plastic, or other nonstructural covering that projects from a wall for the purpose of
shieldinB a doorway or window. An awning is either permanently attached to a building or can be raised
or retracted to a position against the building when not in use.
Awning Sitn: Any sign painted on, or applied to, an awning.
Balloon Sign: A lighter-than-air, gas-filled balloon, tethered in a fixed location, which contains an
advertisement messa8e on its surface or attached to the balloon in anymanner.
Banner: Any cloth, bunting, plastic, paper, or similar non-rigid material attached to any structure, staff,
pole, rope, wire, or framing which is anchored on two or more edges or at all four corners. Banners are
temporary in nature and do not includeflags.
Building FrontaSe: The maximum linear width of a building measured in a single straight line parallel, or
essentially parallel, with the abutting public street or parkinglot.
Canopy: A structure other than an awning made of fabric, metal, or other material that is supported by
columns or posts affixed to the ground and may also be connected to abuilding.
Canopy Sign: Any sign that is part of, or attached to a canopy.
Clearance: The distance above the walkway, or other surface if specified, to the bottom edge of asign.
This term can also refer to a horizontal distance between twoobjeds.
Drone: An unmanned aircraft or ship, weighing less than 55 pounds, that can navigate autonomously,
with or without human control or beyond line of sight.
Drone SiSni Any sign that is part of, or attached to a drone.
Electronic Sitn: An electrically activated changeable sign whose variable content capability can be
electronically programmed or controlled.
Flat: Any sign printed or painted on cloth, plastic, canvas, or other like material with distinctive colors,
patterns, or symbols attached to a pole or staff and anchored along only one edge or supported or
anchored at only two corners.
FreestandinB Sign: A sign suppoded by structures or suppons that are placed on, or anchored in, the
Sround; and that is independent and detached from any building or other structure. The following are
subtypes of freestandint signs:
Monument Sign: A free-standing sign, generally having a low profile where the base ofthe sign
strudure is on the ground or a maximum of twelve inches (12") above the lowest point of the
ground adjacent to the sign such that the sign has the appearance of a solid base. (Also known
as crcund siEnl
Pole Sign: A freestandinS sign that is permanently supported in a fixed location by a structure of
one or more poles, posts, uprights, or braces from the ground and not supported by a building
or a base structure.
Gas Station Canopy: A freestanding, open-air structure constructed for the purpose of shielding service
station islands from the elements.
Gas Station Canopy Sitn: Any sign that is part of, or attached to, the vertical sides of the tas station
canopy roof structure. For the purposes of this ordinance, gas station canopy signs shall be considered
wallsigns.
GhostSign: an old hand-oainted advertisinqsiqn thathas been preserved on a buildingforan extended
period oftime. The sign may be kept for its nostalgic appeal, or simply indifference by the owner. May
be approved by Planning Commission as a Landmark sign.
Government/Regulatory Sign: Any sign for the control of traffic or for identification purposes, street
signs, warning signs, railroad crossing signs, and signs of public service companies indicating danger or
construction, which are erected by or at the order of a public officer, employee or agent thereof, in the
discharge of official duties.
Historic District: A district or zone designated by a local, state, or federal government, within which
buildings, structures, and/or appurtenances are deemed important because of their association with
history, or because of their unique architectural style and scale.
Holiday Decorations: Signs or displays including lighting which are a non-permanent installation
celebratinB national, state, and local holidays, religious or cultural holidays, or other holiday seasons.
(Also known as seoso nal decorotions)
lllumination: A source of any artificial or reflected light, either directly from a source of light
incorporated in, or indirectly from an artificial source.
External lllumination: Artificial light, located away from the si8n, which li8hts the sign, the source
of which may or may not be visible to persons viewing the sign from any street, sidewalk, or
adjacent property.
lnternal lllumination: A light source that is concealed or contained within the sign and becomes
visible in darkness through a translucent surface. Message center rigns, digital displays, and signs
incorporating neon lighting shall not be considered internal illumination for the purposes ofthis
ordinance.
Halo lllumination: A sign using a 3-dimensional message, logo, etc., which is lit in such away as
to produce a halo effect. (Also known as bockJitilluminotionl
Neon lllumination: A sign using a neon tube, or other visible light-emanating gas tube, that can
bend to form letters, symbols, or othergraphics.
llluminated Signl A sign with electrical equipment installed for illumination, either internally illuminated
through its sign face by a light source contained inside the sign, externally illuminated by a light source
aimed at its surface, or contains luminous tubes as part ofthe sign proper.
lncidental Sign: A sign that displays general site information, instructions, directives, or restrictions that
are primarily oriented to pedestrians and motor vehicle operators who have entered a property from a
public street. These signs shall not contain any commercialadvertising.
lncidental Window Sign: Signs displayed in the window displaying information such as the business,
hours of operation, credit institutions accepted, commercial and civic affiliations, and similar
information. These signs shall be informational only and shall not contain a commercial message.
lnflatable Sign: A sign that is an air-inflated object, which may be of various shapes, made of flexible
fabric, resting on the ground or structure and equipped with a portable blower motor that provides a
flow of air into the device.
lnteractive Sign: An electronic or animated sign that reacts to a person's behavior or electronic signals
of motor vehicle drivers.
Light Trespass: Light emitted by a lighting installation, which extends beyond the boundaries of the
propertyon which the installation issited.
Location Sign: A sign which directs attention to the approximate location of an establishment from
which the advertised product or service may be obtained.
[uminance: An objective measurement of the brightness of illumination, including illumination emitted
by an electronic sign.
Mansard sitn: Any siSn attached to a mansard roof.
Manual Changeable Copy sign: A sign or portion thereof on which the copy or symbols are changed
manually through placement or drawing of letters or symbols on a signface.
Marquee: A permanent structure, other than a roof or canopy, attached to, supported by, and
projecting from a building and providing protection from theelements.
Marquee SiSn: Any sign attached to a marquee for the purpose of identifying a use or product. lf
attached to a theater, performing arts center, cinema, or other similar use, it may also advertise films or
productions-
Mechanical Movement Signi A sign having parts that physically move rather than merely appear to
move as might be found in a digltal display. The physical movement may be activated electronically or by
another means, but shall not include wind-activated movement such as used for banners orflags.
Mechanical movement signs do not include digitalsigns that have changeable, programmable displays.
Memorial Sign: A memorial plaque or tablet, including grave markers or other remembrances of
persons or events, which is not used for a commercia I message.
Menu Sign: A permanent sign for displaying the bill of fare available at a restaurant, or other use
serving food, or beverages. Portable A-frame style signs shall be considered portable signs and not
menu si8n5.
Minor Signr A non-illuminated, non-electronic, non-commercial sign not exceeding twenty-four (24)
square foot in area.
Multi-Tenant Sign: A freestanding or wall sign used to advertise businesses that occupy a shopping
center or complex with multiple tenants.
Multi-Vision Board: An outdoor unit with a slatted face that allows many different copy messages to
revolve at intermittent intervals.
Mural: A large picture/image (including but not limited to painted art) which is painted, constructed,
or affixed directly onto a vertical building wall, which may or may not contain text, logos, and/ or symbols.
Mural Sign: Any sign painted on, or applied to, a mural.
Nit: A photometric unit of measurement referring to brightness. One nit is equal to one cd/m 2.
Nonconforming Sign: A sign that was legally erected and maintained at the effective date of this
Ordinance, or amendment thereto, that does not currently comply with sign regulations of the district
in which it is located.
Official Traffic Sign: Officialhighway route number signs, street name signs,ffi.gft5and other
traffic signs erected and maintained on public highways and roads in the interest of public safety or for
the regulation of traffic.
Off-Premise SiSn: An outdoor sign whose message directs attention to a specific business, product,
service, or other commercial activity not contained on the premises upon which the sign is located or is
attached to a mode of transportation, including pedestrians. (Also known as a third-porty sign,
billboard, outdoor odvettising, generol odvertising sign, promobikes, troiler sign, and mobile billboord.
Fot rcgulotions lor decol spoce qnd wrop odvertising on vehicles see subsection 66-11.)
On-Premises Sitn: A sign whose message and design relate to an individual business, profession,
product, service, event, point of view, or other commercial or non-commercial activity sold, offered, or
conducted on the same property where the sign islocated.
Pennant; a triangular or irregular piece of fabric or other material, commonly attached in strings or
strands, or supported on small poles intended to flap in thewind.
Permanent Sign: A sign attached or affixed to a building, window, or structure, or to the ground in a
manner that enables the sign to resist environmental loads, such as wind, and that precludes ready
removal or movement ofthe sign and whose intended use appears to beindefinite.
Personal Expression Signi An on-premises sign that expresses an opinion, interest, position, or other
non-commercial message.
Portable Sign: A sign designed to be transported or moved and not permanently attached to the ground,
a building, or otherstructure, not to include temporary signs.
Sandwich Board Sign: A type of freestanding, portable, temporary sign consisting of two faces
connected and hinged at the top and whose message is targeted to pedestrians (Also known as
A-lrome sign)
Private Drive Sign: A sign indicating a street or drive which is not publicly owned and maintained and
used only for access by the occupants of the development and theirguests.
Projecting Sign: A building-mounted, double-sided sign with the two faces generally perpendicular to
the building wall, not to include signs located on a canopy, awning, or marquee. (Also known as b/ode
sign)
PublicArt: ltems expressing creative skillor imagination in a visualform, such as painting or sculpture,
which are intended to beautify or provide aesthetic influences to public areas or areas which are visible
from the public realm.
PublicSign: Asign erected orrequired bygovernmentagenciesorutilities, includingtraffic, utilit, safety,
railroad crossing, and identification signs for publicfacilities.
Reflective Sign: A sign containing any material or device which has the effect of intensifying reflected
light.
Revolving SiSn: A sign which revolves in a circular motion; rather than remaining stationary on its
supporting structure.
Roof Sign: A buildin8-mounted sign erected upon, against, or over the roof of a building, other than a
mansard sign.
Scoreboard: A sign contained within an athletic venue and intended solely to provide information to the
attendees of an athletic event.
Security Sign: An on-premises sign regulating the use of the premises, such as a "no trespassing," "no
hunting," or "no soliciting" si8n. (Also known as worning sigh'l
SiSnr Any object, device, display, or structure, or part thereof, visible from a public place, a public right-
of-way, any parkinS area or right-of-way open to use by the general public, which is designed and used
to attract attention to an institution, organization, business, product, service, event, or location, and
shall include any announcement, declaration, demonstration display, illustration or insignia used to
advertise or promote the interests of any person when the sign is placed out-of-doors in view of the
general public, by any means involving words, letters, figures, designs, symbols, fixtures, logos, colors,
illumination, or projected imaSes. The term does not include public art, architectural elements
incorporated into the style or function of a building, or flags of any nation, state, or other geopolitical
entity not related to a commercial business, product or service. The term "sign" also does not include
the display of merchandise for sale on the site ofthe display. Sign includes the sign faces ar well as any
sign supportingstructure.
Sign Areal The total dimensions of a sign surface used to display information, messages, advertising,
logos, or symbols. See Sec. 66-75 for standards for measuring sign arca. Exclusions. Sign area shall not
include frames or structural elements, provided such frames or structural elements are clearly structural
and are not principally meant to draw attention to the sign. Further, sign area shall not include the
opposite face of any double-faced sign, provided such faces are parallel or are at no more than a 45-
degree angle with the obverse face.
Sign Face: The part of the sign that is or can be used for the sign area. The sign area could be smaller
than the sign face.
Sign Height: The vertical dimension of a sign as measured using the standards in Sec. 66-77.
sign supporting Strudure: Poles, posts, walls, frames, brackets, or other supports holding a sign in place.
Snipe Sign: A sign tacked, nailed, posted, pasted, glued, or otherwise attached to trees, poles, stakes,
fences, public benches, streetlights, or other objects, or placed on any public property or in the public
right-of-way or on any private property without the permission of the property owner. (Also known as
bondit sign)
Streamers: A display made of lightweight, flexible materials, consisting of long, narrow, wavy strips hung
individually or in a series, with or without a logo or advertising message printed or painted on them and
typically designed to move in the wind.
Street clock: Any timepiece erected on the exterior of any building or structure and extending more
than 18 inches over the street right-of-way and primarily for the convenience of the public, and shall be
substantially a clock and not for advertising matter.
Street trontage: The side or sides of a lot abutting on a public street orright-of-way.
Structural trim: means the molding, battens, capping, nailing strips, latticing, aprons and platforms
which are attached to the sign structure.
TemporarySign: A sign constructed ofcloth, canvas, vinyl, plywood, fabric, or other lightweight material
not well suited to provide a durable substrate or, if made of some other material, is neither permanently
installed in the ground nor permanently affixed to a building or structure which is permanently installed
in the ground. A temporary sign can be displayed for no more than 30 consecutive days at onetime.
However, "temporary sign" shall not include any sign displaying price information for gasoline, diesel
fuel or other products sold on the premises, nor shall it include portable signs.
Vehicular sign: Any si8n attached to or displayed on a vehicle. Any such vehicle shall, without
limitation, be considered to be used for the primary purpose of advertising if it fails to display current
license plates, up to date inspection sticker, if the vehicle is inoperable, if evidence of paid-to-date
personal property taxes cannot be made available, if the sign alters the standard design of such vehicle,
or if the vehicle is parked within twenty (20) feet of the ri8ht-of-way. (Also known as: wrap
advertising.) Fot promobikes, mobile billbootds ttoilet signs dndvehicle decol spoce, see oll-premise
signs,
WallSign: A building-mounted sign which is either attached to, displayed on, or painted on an exterior
wall in a manner parallel with the wall surface. A sign installed on a false or mansard roof is also
considered a wall sign. (Also known as: foscio sign, pdtdllel wqll sign, ot bondsignl
Channel Letter Sign: A sign consisting of fabricated or formed three-dimensional letters,
individually applied to a wall, which may accommodate a light source.
Skeleton sign: means individual letters, symbols, logos and other designs mounted on a parapet
wall, building or other structure.
Window Sign: Any sign that is applied, painted, or affixed to a window, or placed inside a window, within
three (3) feet ofthe glass, facing the outside ofthe building, and easily seen from the outside. Customary
displays of merchandise or objects and material without lettering behind a store window are not
considered signs. lncidentol Window Signs shall not be considered a window sign.
B. Sign Type Examples:
1. Downtown Scenario
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2.General Commercial Scenario
Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows:
James L. Chisom -
James A. Martin -
Jane W. Johnson -
William D. Jones -
Byron Randolph Foley -
Passed:
Effective:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
James E. Taliaferro, ll
Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
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#_6fr-ITEM
DATE 4 - 13-tn
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, lebrwary 73,,20'17:.
RESOLUTION 1311
WHEREAS, the Salem Rotary Club hasplanned activities in the downtown
area of Salem to involve citizens on September 9, 2077 , from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00
p.m. that will require the closing of Main Street (Route 460) between Chestnut
Street and kwis Avenue to Thompson Memorial Dtivel and
WHEREAS, Council concurs in the request from The Rotary Club of Salem
for the closing of Main Street for this date and time andhas developed alternate
routing for traffic around the downtown area; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE m RESOTVED BY TIIE COUNCIL OF TIIE CrY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA,
that Council doth request the Virginia Departrneflt of Transportation to concur
and approve Council's request to allow the closing of Main Street (Route 460)
between Chestnut Street and Irwis Avenue to Thompson Memorial Drive on
September 9.,2017;
BE IT FURTI{ER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be
forwarded to the VirginiaDepartment of Transportation.
Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows:
James L. Chisom -
James A. Martin -
Jane W. Johnson -
William D. Jones -
Byron R. Foley -
ATTEST:
James E. Taliaferro, II
Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
ITEM# 6E -
DATE-4'I3'E
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE:February 13,20'17
Request to appropriate interest earned on the unspent
proceeds of the 2016 General Obligation Bonds and
additional amounts from issuance.
Rosemarie B. Jordan
Director of Finance
AGENDA ITEM:
SUBMITTED BY:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The City earns interest on the escrow account holding the unspent proceeds of the 2016
General Obligation Bonds. This interest is used to supplement grant and local funding for
capital pOects.
After issuance, actual bonds costs for the issuance of the 2016 ceneral Obligation Bonds
was $3,103 less than estimated bond costs. This difference was allocated among 2
projects - $1,180 for the Library Roof in series 20'l64 and $'l,923 for the Salem Memorial
Park Renovations in series 20'16B. Since these amounts were not included in the original
bond appropriation, they need to be appropriated in the Capital Projects Fund
FISCAL IMPACT:
lnterest from bond proceeds allow us to provide the necessary local funding for the
completion of various capital projects.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Because interest is earned on the 2016 General Obligation bond proceeds on an on-
going basis, it is recommended that interest earned be administratively appropriated
when received to be spent on any City capital project as specified by the City Manager.
City staff requests Council to appropriate $3,'103 in 2016 bond proceeds to account 20-
0'12-0200-49205 and increase the expenditure budget by $1 ,'180 for the Library Roof, 2O-
0'18-0205-54405, and by $1 ,923 for the Salem Memorial Park Renovations, 20-053-0205-
54710.
ITEM #bC
0ArE 3- l3..!
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM'
VIRGINIA HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: February 13,2017
AGENDA ITEM: Request to appropriate funding for the local malch on various
caPital Projects.
SUBMITTED BY: Rosemarie B. Jordan
Director of Finance
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The City contributes a local match to the funding of various capital pOects to aid in the
progress and completion of these projects. Local match funding for several capital
projects was included in the FY2016 and FY2017 General Fund operating budgets as a
transfer to capital prolects and therefore needs to be appropriated to specific pOects in
the Capital Projects Fund.
FISCAL IMPACT:
General fund monies allow us to provide the nec€ssary local match for funding and
completion of the various capital projects.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
City staff requests Councilto appropriate General Fund local match funding in the Capital
Projects Fund to the accounts and in the amounts as outlined in the attached. As
mentioned above, this funding was included in the FY2016 and FY2017 operating
budgets of the General Fund as a Transfer to Capital Projects.
CapitalProjects Fund
Local Match Transfers from General Fund
FY2016 FY2017
Amount in the General Fund:
10-012-9100-59410 TransferTo Capital Projects
Already budgeted in Capital Projects Fund:
2O-O42-O2O5-54109 Mason Creek 6reenway Phase 2
Net to be appropriated
72,227 749,100
(26,000) 11.4,7os)
46,227 134,995
Appropriation to be made in the Capital Projects Fund:
20-012-0200-40200 Designation of Beginning Fund Balance l.46,227)
20 012 0200 49905 Transfer From General Fund - Capital Projects (134,995)
2O-O42-O2O5-544O9 Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety lmprovement Program 2a,227
20-042-0205-54707 Roanoke River Greenway Phase 28 16,334 93,546
2O-O42-O2O5-547O5 Roanoke River Greenway Phase s-Eddy 1,666 47,449
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DAIE e- t3 - \'1
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: Fehuary 13,20'17
AGENDA ITEM: Appropriate funds for gun range maintenance
SUBMITTED BY: Rosemarie B. Jordan, Director of Finance
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
TheFBl has contracted with the City Police Department to use the City's gu n range. They
will use the range once each month and pay us $500 for each use. The City anticipates
receiving $4,500 in the currenl fiscal year. These funds will be used to maintain and
improve the gun range by removing the range tower, adding topsoil to the berms and
replacing metal target stands.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Proceeds will fund the purchase of items not included in the current operating budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
lncrease the revenue budget for Range Use revenue, 10-030-0'10046380, by $4,500 and
increase the expenditure budget for Gun Range Maintenance, '10-030-3110-53360, by
$4,500.
SALEM
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Dtrecto. E^gtleerl^g/Gls, t^strncttons, Pl.,n'ttng & Zonlng ctt! E^glneet
VAffi
January 30, 2017
Council of the City of Salem
Salem. VA
Council Members:
The Office of Community Development has reviewed the estimate for erosion
and sediment control for Aztec Rental.
It is recommended that the project be bonded in the amount of $2,112.00 and
time frame for completion set at twelve (12) months.
WLSjr/llp
Attachment:
City Engineer's Estimate
Sincerely, , /%=
Wlliam L. Simpson, Jr., PE
City Engineer
2l South Bruffey Street
5alem, VA 24153{869
P.O. Box 869 Telephone: 540-375-3032
PROPERTY:
owNER(S):
January 30,2017
MTEC RENTAL
2069 APPERSON DRIVE
WILLIAM E. BROWN JR. AND JENNIFER G. BROWN
Listed below are the erosion and sediment control measures to be constructed in
conjunction with the property of the referenced contractor, and the
recommended security required for each from the contractor.
Silt Fence 1,620.00
Check Dam 100.00
Seeding 200.00
SUBTOTAL: 1,920.00
1O % CONTINGENCY 192.00
TOTAL BOND:$ 2X12.0e
Depart rDnt o.f Con rutn,ltg lretEloPrrGnt
Englneerlng/GlS, Inspections, Planning & Zonlng
Chq.rles E. VanAllr.nan, Jr., PE, LS, Dlrector
rEM # 6I*
DATE_e- \3- 11
February 7 ,2017
Council of the City of Salem
Salem, VA
Dear Council Members:
The City Engineer's office has reviewed the estimate for physical improvements
and erosion and sediment control for Staybridge Suites.
It is recommended that the project be bonded in the amount of $137,907.00 for a
time frame for completion set at twelve (12) months.
Sincerely,
d;"t/-cro-cp-
Charles E. Van Allman, Jr., PE, LS
Director of Community Development
CEVjr/llp
Attachment:
City Engineer's Estimate
2l South Bruffey Street
Salem, VA 24153-0869
P.O. Box 869 Telephone: 540-375-3032
PROJECT:
OWNER:
February 7,2017
STAYBRIDGE SUITES
1OO1 TEXAS STREET
SPARTAN DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Listed below are the physical improvements and erosion and
to be constructed in conjunction with the property of the
recommended security required for each from the developer.
sediment control measures
referenced owner, and the
1 . Storm Water Manaqement
107 LF
903 LF
28 LF
85 LF
1EA
1EA
509 LF
17 EA
,1 EA
1LS
1LS
1LS
12" rype S HDPE
15" Type S HDPE
15" CMP P|PE
15" RCP P|PE
15" RCP EW-1
15'RCP ES-1
18" Type S HDPE
lnlets
Manhole
SWM Facility
Storm As-builts
Sight Distance As-Builts
Construction Entrance
Silt Fence
Temporary Diversion Dike
lnlet Protection
Culvert Protection
Outlet Protection
Blanket Matting
Sediment Trap
Temporary Seeding
Permanent Seeding
2. Erosion & Sedrment Control
SUBTOTAL:
1O% CONTINGENCY:
TOTAL:
$ 86,87s.00
38,495.00
$125,370 00
12.537.00
tr37-907-OA
2EA
2,380 LF
885 LF
19 EA
1EA
1EA
23 SF
2EA