Grayson County Board of Zoning Appeals approves taller illuminated sign for Baywood Market
May 21, 2026 | Grayson County, Virginia
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The Grayson County Board of Zoning Appeals on May 21 approved application 20260065, allowing Baywood Market (applicant Tommy Savage) to install a freestanding illuminated sign with a maximum height of 23 feet 8 inches at 10405 Grayson Parkway, exceeding the Rural Farm district limit of 10 feet.
Jada, a county planning staff member, told the board that unique site conditions — including topography and a variable VDOT driveway width on the property’s frontage — limit visibility of the store entrance from Route 58 West. "Based on these findings, I recommend approval of the variance request to permit the proposed freestanding illuminated sign at the maximum height of 23 feet 8 in," she said, citing the five‑factor variance criteria under Virginia Code §15.2‑2309.
Board members asked technical questions about two placement schematics in the packet (one using a 70‑foot set back from centerline and a second closer placement at about 60–61 feet). Jada explained the sign company supplied both maps and that staff prefers the closer placement to ensure drivers cresting the hill can see the sign and identify the entrance. She referenced the VDOT map included in the packet to explain fluctuating driveway widths and sight lines.
Chairman Ron Davis opened the public hearing and reported no members of the public were signed up to speak. After brief discussion and comments from the applicant, a board member moved to approve the variance using the resolution language in the staff packet; that motion was seconded. The board adopted a resolution finding the request satisfied Virginia Code §15.2‑2309 criteria (unique physical conditions, not self‑created hardship, minimum relief necessary, and no substantial detriment to adjacent properties) and approved variance 20260065 for tax map 57‑A66D. The clerk proceeded with a roll‑call; the chair announced the motion passed and staff said they would send a confirmation letter to the applicant and proceed with zoning and permitting steps.
The approval permits the applicant to proceed with a zoning application and sign permitting; staff will issue a confirmation letter and coordinate remaining permit processes with the applicant and his sign company.
The board moved on to other agenda business after the approval.
Jada, a county planning staff member, told the board that unique site conditions — including topography and a variable VDOT driveway width on the property’s frontage — limit visibility of the store entrance from Route 58 West. "Based on these findings, I recommend approval of the variance request to permit the proposed freestanding illuminated sign at the maximum height of 23 feet 8 in," she said, citing the five‑factor variance criteria under Virginia Code §15.2‑2309.
Board members asked technical questions about two placement schematics in the packet (one using a 70‑foot set back from centerline and a second closer placement at about 60–61 feet). Jada explained the sign company supplied both maps and that staff prefers the closer placement to ensure drivers cresting the hill can see the sign and identify the entrance. She referenced the VDOT map included in the packet to explain fluctuating driveway widths and sight lines.
Chairman Ron Davis opened the public hearing and reported no members of the public were signed up to speak. After brief discussion and comments from the applicant, a board member moved to approve the variance using the resolution language in the staff packet; that motion was seconded. The board adopted a resolution finding the request satisfied Virginia Code §15.2‑2309 criteria (unique physical conditions, not self‑created hardship, minimum relief necessary, and no substantial detriment to adjacent properties) and approved variance 20260065 for tax map 57‑A66D. The clerk proceeded with a roll‑call; the chair announced the motion passed and staff said they would send a confirmation letter to the applicant and proceed with zoning and permitting steps.
The approval permits the applicant to proceed with a zoning application and sign permitting; staff will issue a confirmation letter and coordinate remaining permit processes with the applicant and his sign company.
The board moved on to other agenda business after the approval.
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