TO: Zoning Commission
THRU: Jennifer C. Baptiste - Planning & Zoning Division Manager
FROM: Thomas Cohen - Planner I
DATE: July 14, 2026
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A26-13: Order of Approval: Findings of Fact for Tina Arcuri of Coastal Sign Services (on behalf of dd's Discounts) for a variance to the building-mounted sign standards (Section 30-5.L.8.B.2) to allow for the dd's Discounts at 1800 Skibo Road (0418023139000) to have a greater number of signs and max sign copy area.
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
9 - Deno Hendros
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal II: Responsive city government supporting a diverse and viable economy
* 2.4 - To sustain a favorable development climate to encourage business growth
Businesses need advertising and signage to attract customers and grow.
Goal III: City investment in today and tomorrow
* 3.3 - To sustain a favorable development and business climate through timely and accurate construction review and building inspections
A variance request represents a pause in certain construction processes as designs are thus still in a state of flux. Swift completion of the variance represents the timely and accurate resumption of the review and inspection process.
Executive Summary:
Request
Applicant is requesting a variance to the maximum number of building-mounted signs from 5 signs to 7 signs and an increase to the max sign copy area from 113.58 square feet to 600 square feet.
Zoning Commission Decision Point
The Zoning Commission acting in accordance with NCGS ? 160D-705(d) and UDO Section 30-2.C.14.e.2 must decide a course of action:
* Approve the variance request as submitted
* Approve the variance request with conditions
* Deny the variance request
Variance Criteria
1. Unnecessary Hardship
2. Peculiar Conditions
3. Minimum Action Necessary
4. Spirit of the Law
5. Public Safety
The Zoning Commission unanimously approved the variance on June 9, 2026 with the condition that the lifestyle signs ...
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