The St. Mary’s County Board of Appeals convened to review and deliberate on conditional use and variance requests submitted by Royal Farms for signage at two new store locations in Charlotte Hall and Lexington Park. Both applications sought approval to exceed the county’s 20-foot height limit for freestanding signs—requesting a 30-foot sign in Charlotte Hall and a 27-foot sign in Lexington Park. Additionally, Royal Farms requested variances to increase the allowable sign face area from 32 square feet to 50 square feet. Attorney Chris Longmore represented Royal Farms, providing justifications for the sign height and area increases in both cases. The Board carefully considered the arguments from the applicant, public comments, and zoning ordinance standards before making their decisions. Below is a comprehensive summary of the discussions, arguments, and decisions from the meeting. Case 1: Royal Farms – Charlotte Hall Applicant’s Key Points: District Standards Compliance: Royal Farms argued that the 30-foot sign complied with the commercial district’s standards and was in line with other commercial uses in the area. Mr. Longmore explained that Charlotte Hall is a heavily trafficked commercial hub, making the larger sign height appropriate and necessary to ensure visibility for drivers along busy thoroughfares. Appropriate Location […]
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