270 ESSEX STREET - SIGN PERMIT - TOMBBCommonwealth of Massachusetts
City of Salem
120 Washington St, 3rd Floor Salem, MA 01970 (978) 745-9595 x5641
Permit No. SP-20-23
FEE PAID: 25
DATE ISSUED: October 23, 2020 PERMIT TO BUILD SIGN Expiration Date: April 23, 2021
This certifies
that:
Mark Blanchard
has permission to erect a
sign(s) on :270 ESSEX STREET Map/Lot #: 26-0437-0
Detailed as
follows:Sign #1: Right Angle to Building, Sign #2: Window Sign,
Contractor Name: Concept Signs
DBA:
Installer:
Building Official : Issued Date: October 23, 2020
This permit shall be deemed abandoned and invalid unless the work authorized by this permit is commenced within six months after issuance. The Building Official may grant one or
more extensions not to exceed six months each upon written request.
All work authorized by this permit shall conform to the approved application and the approved construction documents for which this permit has been granted.
All construction, alterations and changes of use of any building and structures shall be in compliance with the local zoning by-laws and codes.
This permit shall be displayed in a location clearly visible from access street or road and shall be maintained open for public inspection for the entire duration of the work until the
completion of the same.
HIC #:
Restrictions:
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BBuilding plans are to be available on site.
All Permit Cards are the property of the PROPERTY OWNER.
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Design Review Board Sign Recommendation
270 Essex Street
Tomb Signs
Meeting Date: October 21, 2020
Members Present: Paul Durand, Chair, Helen Sides, Vice-Chair, David Jaquith, Glenn Kennedy,
Catherine Miller, Marc Perras, J. Michael Sullivan
Members Absent: None
Decision: At a regular meeting of the Design Review Board (DRB), upon a motion duly made and seconded,
it was unanimously voted to recommend approval of the sign proposal as designed and conditioned herein.
Referenced Plans and Documents
1. Sign Proposal, prepared by Mark Blanchard, 270 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970, dated 10/08/2020.
2. Staff Comments dated 10/14/20.
Condition of Approval
1. Consistency with Design/Plans: Should the applicant determine that the approved sign design may
not be completed as detailed in the plans referenced herein and the following conditions,
he/she/they shall return to the DRB to review proposed modifications prior to making any changes
in the field.
2. Hanging Sign:
a. Installation: The sign will be installed on the existing bracket.
b. Movement: The hanging sign must be stationary.
c. Surety Bond: The applicant shall adhere to the surety bond requirements as found in the
City of Salem’s Code of Ordinances, Section 4-47: Signs or Structures over Public Ways.
Findings
1. The DRB reviewed the sign proposal and found that the proposed signage is consistent with the
standards and guidelines in the SRA Sign Manual and the City of Salem Sign Ordinance.
2. The overall design of the sign package is consistent in terms of branding the business. The use of
two sign types works together and create a cohesive, appropriate sign design.
3. The locations for the signs are appropriate given the limited amount of frontage the business has on
Essex Street.
Signature of the DRB
By the signature below, I certify that this recommendation accurately reflects the actions of the Design
Review Board.
_______________________________________ ________
Paul Durand Date
Chair
10/22/2020
DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
98 WASHINGTON STREET,
SALEM, MASS. 01970
(978) 619-5685
DPCD APPROVAL OF A WINDOW SIGN
Record #: SP-20-23 Date Submitted: October 8, 2020
Date Approved: October 23, 2020
Name of Sign Owner:
Address of Proposed Sign: 270 ESSEX STREET , SALEM, MA 01970
Description of Work
Approved:Window Sign
Tom Daniel, AICP, Executive Director
This certificate is being provided as proof of certification by the Department of Planning and Community Development for
signage that does not require a building permit.
This is not a building permit.
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