Submittal Procedures for Signage
All signage must be reviewed and approved in writing by the Denver West Architectural Control Committee (DWACC) prior to installation, including building signs, monument signs, storefront signage (including any interior signage to be installed within 24 inches of the storefront), and temporary signs. Evidence of DWACC approval is required to obtain City of Lakewood sign permits.
For signage approval, please submit a PDF request that includes the following to [email protected]:
Important Information
For signage approval, please submit a PDF request that includes the following to [email protected]:
- Cover letter requesting approval of your request, and containing your contact information.
- Professionally produced sign package that includes the following information for all signs:
- Color images of all signs, including building, storefront, monument and temporary signs.
- Locations of all signs on building or site.
- Dimensions, square footage, and installation method for all signs.
- DWACC signature block, placed in the upper or lower right-hand corner of each page. It must measure 3 x 4 inches when printed.
- Color images of all signs, including building, storefront, monument and temporary signs.
- The required signage review fee, payable by check to the Denver West ACC. Please send or deliver this check to our mailing address and include a short description of the request on the memo line. Review fee amounts are listed on each subpage of the "Signage" section of the DWACC website.
Important Information
- Signage includes all wall signs, monument signs, door/window signage (such as hours of operation and decals), temporary signs, parking lot signs, and anything displayed within 24 inches of glass windows and/or doors.
- Installation of unapproved signage is illegal and may result in citations and fines.
- The Committee does not allow raceways on wall signs. All signs must consist of individual pan channel letters. Attractive backer panel materials are considered on a case-by-case basis.
- All store hour signage must consist of individual white vinyl lettering.
- Square footage is to be calculated by multiplying the overall width of a sign by its overall height, or by using a rectangle to encompass all components of the sign.
- Please review the Sign & General Guidelines for your development for additional signage information. Please email [email protected] for a copy of this document if needed.
- Please contact Michelle Swafford, Committee Coordinator, at [email protected] for upcoming meeting dates or with any questions.