8 Industrial Way
Aqua Laboratories received Planning Board approval for a non‑illuminated, double‑sided monument sign (43" x 72", 21.5 sq ft) at 8 Industrial Way on November 10, 2025.
AI summary
Aqua Laboratories applied for a single non‑illuminated, double‑sided monument sign (43" x 72", 21.5 sq ft) to be installed on the east side of 8 Industrial Way. The Planning Board approved the sign design on November 10, 2025; the applicant must obtain a building permit from the Building Inspections Office before installation.
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Project details
What is proposed
The applicant, Aqua Laboratories, submitted a sign application to install a freestanding, double‑sided monument sign at 8 Industrial Way. The submission is for a single non‑illuminated monument sign; the application package includes scaled drawings and material specifications but does not propose changes to the building footprint or site circulation.
Where and how big
The sign is proposed on the east side of the property at 8 Industrial Way, with placement shown on the submitted site drawing and an annotated aerial cover image that also notes applicable minimum setbacks. The sign face measures 43 inches high by 72 inches wide, for a total of 21.5 square feet.
Materials and design details
The proposed sign is a 6‑inch deep aluminum monument with a painted gray aluminum base and identical graphics on both faces (double‑sided). The logo is 1/2‑inch acrylic painted PMS 293C (blue), primary letters are 1/2‑inch acrylic painted black, and the address is 1/4‑inch acrylic painted white. The drawing file references National Electrical Code Article 600 with respect to disconnect switches, but the application indicates the sign will be non‑illuminated.
(For clarity: a "monument sign" is a freestanding sign mounted low to the ground on a solid base rather than on tall poles or attached to a building.)
Installation and site considerations
The application indicates the sign will be installed by direct burial, meaning the sign base or posts will be set into the ground at the proposed location. The site drawing and aerial annotation show the sign position relative to the building and property lines; the applicant is expected to meet required setbacks shown on the plans. No changes to parking, driveways, or sidewalks are included in the sign application.
Status and next steps
The Amesbury Planning Board voted to approve the sign application at its November 10, 2025 meeting, and the approval memorandum states the approved sign package is attached to the approval letter. Planning Board approval does not replace required building permits or state code compliance; the applicant must obtain a building permit from the Inspectional Services/Building Inspections Office before installing the sign.
Discussion at meetings
- APPROVEWell, I'll make a motion that we approve the sign for Aid Industrial Way.
