Community Planning & Development Policy Landmark Preservation 3/4/2014 Administrative Review for Signs in the Lower Downtown Historic District - Adopted by the Lower Downtown Design Review Board 12/6/12 - Revisions adopted by the Lower Downtown Design Review Board 11/7/13 On December 6, 2012, the Lower Downtown Design Review Board delegated review and approval of wall signs in the Lower Downtown Historic District to Landmark Preservation staff provided specific design criteria are met. All other sign applications must be forwarded to the Lower Downtown Design Review Board for consideration. The following signage can be approved by staff: Signage in Storefront Sign Band: Landmark Preservation staff can approve signage in storefront sign bands, provided all of the following criteria are met: • One sign per business located over doorway/storefront in existing sign band • 12 square feet total, with cumulative built up depth of 2-1/2” or less • One or two materials – acrylic/aluminum/bronze or other appropriate material • Could be individual letters or wall sign with backing • Rectangular in shape • Size appropriate for scale and proportions of building façade, and for building use • Fully within sign band and not covering or obscuring view of architectural details • Minimal anchor points or mounted in mortar joints where possible • Non-illuminated Example of Individual Letters in Storefront Sign Band Landmark Preservation staff is solely responsible for determining if the above criteria are met. 201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 205 Denver, CO 80202 720.865.2709 or [email protected] Example of Wall Sign with Backing in Storefront Sign Band 8'-4 " 1" Square Tube Frame Paint Blk. to Match Panel 1" Deep High Density Hot Sealed Foam Letters 8 1/4" 1'-3 " 7'-5 1/2" 1/8" Aluminum Panel Painted Black 1" Deep High Density Hot Sealed Foam Letters 3M #3650-131 Satin Gold Opaque Vinyl applied 1st Surface to Aluminum Panel 10.4 sq. ft. Section View Single Faced Non Illuminated Aluminum Panel w/ Hot Sealed Foam Letters (Qty: 1) (Scale: 3/4“ = 1’-0”) Fabricate and Install 1/8” aluminum panel over 1” aluminum square tube frame (paint black to match panel) Paint bkgd. black (semi-gloss) Logo letters to be 1” deep high density hot sealed foam letters Paint letters white Gold ‘drop shadow’ to be 3650-131 Satin Gold vinyl Applied 1st surface directly to aluminum panel Final sizes pending detailed field survey Center sign on building front. CONCEPTUAL VIEW OF ‘THE WINE LOFT’ SIGN PACKAGE Wall Sign with Backing Adjacent to Main Business Doorway: M Bonkoski 10-10014-1A Landmark Preservation staff can approve signage adjacent to a main business doorway, provided all of the following criteria are met: A. 7/24/08 •One sign located next to doorway onshow main signstreet centered on front The Wine Loft_10014 •6 square feet maximum flat sign with built-up depth 1” or less •One or two materials – acrylic/aluminum/bronze or other appropriate material •Could be individual letters or sign with backing 7.17.08 C Falletta Noted Wazee St. •Rectangular in shape •Not covering or obscuring view of architectural details • Size appropriate for scale and proportions of building facade • Minimal anchor points or mounted in mortar joints where possible •Non-illuminated Example of bronze wall-mounted signage adjacent to business entrance 2.7 sq. ft. Landmark Preservation staff is solely responsible for determining if the above criteria are met. Window and Door Signs: Landmark Preservation staff can approve up to three (3) first-floor window/door signs for a business provided the following criteria are met for all windows and doors: • Signs are primarily transparent • Simple letters and graphics AND For signage on doors: For signage on windows: • No larger than 6 square feet in size on door • No more than 20% of window area for any one window • No more than 15% of window area can be signage of an opaque material or having an opaque effect Example of window and door signs Neon signs or sign clusters are acceptable if reasonably organized Example of opaque window sign Note: In addition to the signage delineated here, business are allowed up to 4 square foot of business identification signage (up to 2 signs) on each street frontage without a permit. Additional requirements apply. Refer to Section 10.10.3.1 of the Denver Zoning Code for additional information. Awning Signs: Landmark Preservation staff can approve awning signs provided the following criteria are all met: • High quality materials • Open on sides • Signage is 10 square foot or less per face Example of awning sign Landmark Preservation staff is solely responsible for determining if the above criteria are met. LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The information on this page should not be used as a substitute for codes and regulations. The applicant is responsible for compliance with all code, guideline and/or rule requirements, whether or not described in this handout.