Site PlanTabled820 South Columbus Street

820 South Columbus Street Signage

Alexandria

Description

Request for alterations and an individual letter pin-mounted halo aluminum sign.

Impact summary

Deferred after resident opposition regarding nighttime light pollution in a residential area.

Applicant

Name: Courtland Alexandria
Address: 820 South Columbus StreetSee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 3
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Board of Architectural Review

Tabled4–0, unanimous

Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Sep 2, 2026Tabled 4–0

Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing — September 2, 2026

Request for alterations and an individual letter pin-mounted halo aluminum sign.

Related issues (1)

Commercial Signage and Light Pollution in Residential Areas

Residents near South Columbus Street successfully deferred a corporate halo-illuminated sign proposal, raising concerns about light pollution and commercial creep into historic residential neighborhoods. Meanwhile, office signage on North Washington Street was approved with strict lighting color temperature controls.

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