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Signs — Request for Review Application

This application outlines all requirements for obtaining Design Review consideration for signs. This application must accompany all requests for Design Review consideration. For further information, contact Development Services Department - Sign Section, at 200 W. Washington, 2nd Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003-1611 or call 602-495 0301.

With the exception of the site plan, documents are preferred to be 8 1/2" x 11". Larger documents will be accepted, provided they fold flat.

  1. Type of Request (Check all that apply):

    Additional Height and/or Area Elimination of Separation from Building
    Signs Above Roofline Erecting Sign on Attached Walls

  2. Submittal Requirements

    All submittals for Design Review for a sign permit, must include:

    Sign permit application with note that Design Review is requested
    Blueline drawing of proposed sign showing DR presumption have been addressed. (Part 'C' of application)
    Copy of Site Plan (if one exists), or Plot Plan
    Colored drawing of proposed sign or color 35 mm photographs or a color sample of the material being used
    Other pertinent information to enhance application

  3. Design Review Presumptions

    Copy of site plan or, if site plan doesn't exist, a plot plan in addition to plot plan on the application.
    Show drawing of proposed sign including:

    area of sign
    materials
    lighting (if applicable)
    location on site
    details that demonstrate the following Design Review presumptions and considerations:

    Additional Height and/or Area (Ground Sign) only completes P6.1.1 thru P6.1.4

    P 6.1.1 Signs should be designed to be consistent with the architectural treatment and overall character of the site.
    P 6.1.3 Sign should use materials or textures which are complimentary to those used in the building or project being signed.
    P 6.1.4 Signs should use colors which match or compliment the colors used on the building or project being signed.
    P 6.2.1 Sign locations should be integrated within the design of the site and the adjacent streetscape.
    P 6.2.2 Signs should be placed so they are not obscured by landscaping when it has reached full maturity.
    P 6.3.1 Sign placement and materials for multiple tenant occupancies should be delineated in a uniform and consistent manner.

Character
The following Design Review Considerations are concepts that should be considered in developing a project:

6.1.2 Signs should conform to the character of the context area as it is more specifically defined in any adopted plan for the area.

6.2.3 Consideration should be given to the location and design of signs on adjacent parcels.



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