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Woodbridge Design Guidehims Chapter 5-Woodbridge Design Guidelines SECTION 5.3 SIGNS 5.3.1 Sign Types and Designs: Sign copy changes are exempt from permit and design review requirements. The following is a list of historic sign types which may be permitted for non- residential development within the District: Building-attached Signs: Building-attached signs shall compliment,rather than compete with, the architectural features and overall facade composition of the building. Such signs should be proportional to the building so as not to dominate the appearance. Sign graphics, materials, and finish should be compatible with the historic period of the corresponding building design and detailing. Lettering style should be appropriate to the building design and era of construction. The following building-attached signs are permitted pursuant to other provisions listed herein and applicable Development Title standards: • Wall Signs. Wall sign means a sign painted on, or attached parallel to, a building wall (See Figure 19). • Projecting Signs. Projecting sign means a sign which is attached to and projects from a building wall (See Figure 20). • Canopy Signs. Canopy signs are usually applied to an awning or canopy fascia for permanent business identification (See Figure 21). • Under-Canopy Signs. Under-canopy signs hang from the underside of a canopy or awning over the sidewalk or building entrance (See Figure 22). Freestanding Signs: Freestanding signs are not in keeping with the historic development of Woodbridge. However, newer developments in the District have incorporated freestanding signs in cases where the building is set back from the street. When used, freestanding signs should be designed to compliment the architectural style of the primary building(s) and should be small in scale and incorporated