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DRAFT 134-5. SiGNS

Signs in DX, X, I and P Districts

TAble 5.7-1. SIGNS IN DX, X, I AND P DISTRICTS
DX2 MX1 EX
DX1 MX3 CX RX P
DXR MX2 I
PeRMITTeD SIGN TYPeS
Wall 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Monument 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Projecting 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Roof 4 4 — — 4 — 4 —
WAll SIGNS: MAXIMUM NUMbeR AND AReA
Maximum Number 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
per Occupant
2 per linear foot of
Maximum Total building frontage 1.25 per linear foot of building frontage for floors 1–3 2 per linear foot of building
Sign Area (sq. ft.) frontage for floors 1–3
for floors 1–3
Maximum Area of 200 sq. ft. 100 sq. ft. 100 sq. ft. 200 sq. ft. 200 sq. ft. 100 sq. ft. 200 sq. ft. 200 sq. ft.
Any Single Sign
Other Regulations See 134-5.7.3
MONUMeNT SIGNS: MAXIMUM NUMbeR, AReA AND HeIGHT
Maximum Number 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
per Street Frontage
1 per 1 per
linear foot linear foot
Maximum Sign Area 25 25 of street 75 75 15 of street 75
frontage
frontage
(sq. ft.) or 75 feet, or 75 feet,
whichever whichever is
is less less
Maximum Height 8 8 8 8; 15 if setback at least 8 8 8; 15 if setback
(ft.) 20 feet at least 20 feet
PROJeCTING SIGNS
Maximum Number May be used in-lieu of wall signs or in addition to wall signs, but the total number of wall signs, projecting signs and roof
signs may not exceed the maximum number of wall signs allowed in accordance with this table.
Maximum Sign Area Same as apply to wall signs
Maximum May not project more than 7 feet from the wall of the building to which they are attached.
Projection
Minimum Vertical Must be mounted to provide at least 9 feet vertical clearance above the sidewalk, driveway or other ground surface
Clearance beneath the sign
Other Regulations See 134-5.7.5
AWNING AND CANOPY SIGNS
Regulations See 134-5.7.6
ROOF SIGNS
May be used in-lieu of wall signs or in addition to wall signs in those districts that expressly allow roof signs, but the total
Maximum Number number of wall signs, projecting signs and roof signs may not exceed the maximum number of wall signs allowed in
accordance with this table.
Maximum Sign Area Same as apply to wall signs
Maximum Height Mounted height of a roof sign may not exceed 8 feet. The combined height of a roof sign and the building upon which the
sign is mounted may not exceed the maximum height limit of the subject zoning district or the subject building type.
Other Regulations See 134-5.7.7
eleCTRONIC AND MUlTI-VISION DISPlAYS
Regulations See 134-5.8

Table Notes: 4 = Permitted, subject to compliance with all applicable regulations of this article | — = Prohibited

CITY OF DES MOINES CHAPTER 134: ZONING DRAFT 134-5-11