Rezoning from D-C, UO-1 to D-TD, UO-1 Approved for Large Format Sign Installations at 800 15th Street

• When: 2025/10/06
• Address: 800 15th Street
• City: Denver
• State: CO
• Category: Spot Rezoning
• Asset Class: Commercial
• Size (SF): 12500 SF
• Size (AC): 0.29 AC
• New Zoning: D-TD, UO-1
• New Zoning Description: Downtown, Theater-District zone district with Use Overlay 1 (Adult Use Overlay) intended for use in the Downtown Neighborhood Context, allowing for large format sign installations.
• Previous Zoning: D-C, UO-1
• Previous Zoning Description: Downtown Core with Use Overlay 1 (Adult Use Overlay), where height and form are generally limited by a floor-area ratio (FAR) base of 10.0 and Sunlight Preservation Area requirements.

A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 800 15th Street in the Central Business District was approved. This map amendment rezones the property from D-C, UO-1 (Downtown Core, Use Overlay 1) to D-TD, UO-1 (Downtown Theater District, Use Overlay 1). The 12,500 square foot (0.29 acre) property is currently a hotel. The rezoning permits large format sign installations, including billboards, illuminated, and flashing signs, as allowed in the Denver Theatre District. The D-TD zone district is intended for a mix of multi-unit residential, commercial, office, civic, institutional, and entertainment uses in large buildings. Regulations on height and form are identical to the previous D-C district, but D-TD allows for greater flexibility in signage, subject to the Denver Theatre District Sign Plan which requires a higher standard of design quality and mitigation of adverse impacts. 15% of gross revenue from off-premise advertising will be paid to the Denver Theatre District for public performances, art, capital improvements, and marketing.

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