TO: Zoning Commission
THRU: Jennifer C Baptiste - Planning & Zoning Division Manager
FROM: Thomas Cohen - Planner I
DATE: July 14, 2026
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A26-26: Order to Approve: Findings of Fact for Alpha Signs & Lighting Permitting (on behalf of Murphy USA #25122 and SCP 207-C27-078 LLC) for a variance to the pole sign maximum height standards (Section 30-5.L.8.1.C) allowing a the pole sign at 105 Hope Mills Road (0417108460000) to be taller.
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
5 - Lynne Greene
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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. Pole signs are an iconic part of the gas station profile.
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.
Goal VI: Collaborative citizen & business engagement base
* 6.1 - To ensure collaborative relationships with the business community, local governments, military and stakeholders.
According to the applicant, a water main project directly impacts the applicant business and construction plans and the request represents an opportunity for collaboration on solving the applicant's problem.
Executive Summary:
Applicant is requesting a variance in the maximum height standards for pole signs found in UDO Section 30-5.L.8.1.C as they relate to Community Commercial (CC) zoned properties by raising the maximum from 25' to 35' to allow appropriate visibility of the signage.
Zoning Commission Decision Point
The Zoning C...
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