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PREFACE
PUD #1 THE PRESERVE ON GRAND
PUD #2 GRAND WOODS
PUD #3 HEATHERWOOD
PUD #4 HEATHERWOOD 2
PUD #5 BEH
PUD #6 BEH II
PUD #7 PARKHAVEN
PUD #8 SOMERFIELD
PUD #9 SOUTHWOODS KNOLL
PUD #10 S AND F/KARP
PUD #11 SOUTHWOODS EAST 2
PUD #12 SOUTHWOODS EAST
PUD #13 STONEBRIDGE
PUD #14 WISTFUL VISTA
PUD #15 SOUTHWOODS WEST
PUD #16 WESTBROOKE
PUD #17 THE KNOLLS
PUD #18 WEST PARK
PUD #19 WOODLAND PARK
PUD #20 THE SHOPPES AT VALLEY WEST
PUD #21 WESTDALE PLAZA
PUD #22 COUNTRY PARK
PUD #23 JORDAN PARK VISTA
PUD #24 MEADOWVIEW
PUD #25 SUN PRAIRIE
PUD #26 SUN PRAIRIE WEST
PUD #27 WEST LAKES
PUD #28 COUNTRY CLUB OFFICE PLAZA (CCOP)
PUD #29 REED'S CROSSING
PUD #30 GLEN OAKS
PUD #31 ASHWORTH CORRIDOR
PUD #32 RYUN FARM
PUD #33 WIRTZ PROPERTY
PUD #34 BOONE FARM
PUD #35 98TH STREET
PUD #36 WESTOWN CENTRE
PUD #37 CORPORATE PLACE
PUD #38 WRENWOOD PLACE
PUD #39 WATER TOWER PLACE
PUD #40 THREE FOUNTAINS COMMERCIAL
PUD #41 BLUE CREEK
PUD #42 WESTIN HEIGHTS
PUD #43 SOUTH WATER TOWER PLACE
PUD #44 42ND STREET
PUD #45 50TH STREET
PUD #46 MAPLE GROVE NORTH
PUD #47 JORDAN CREEK TOWN CENTER
PUD #48 BRIDGEWOOD
PUD #49 ASHAWA
PUD #50 VALLEY GREEN
PUD #51 5940 UNIVERSITY
PUD #52 COLBY OFFICE PARK
PUD #53 GREENWAY CROSSING
PUD #54 WEST GRAND BUSINESS PARK
PUD #55 MILLS CROSSING
PUD #56 RESERVED
PUD #57 ASHWORTH CROSSING
PUD #58 BATY FARM
PUD #59 DEPOT AT ASHWORTH
PUD #60 LAKE VIEW
PUD #61 BENNETT
PUD #62 WEST GLEN TOWN CENTER
PUD #63 LINCOLN STREET PARK
PUD #64 KING'S VALLEY
PUD #65 CLEVEN
PUD #66 KING'S RIDGE
PUD #67 RESERVED
PUD #68 GALLERIA
PUD #69 ROBEL FARM
PUD #70 WELLS FARGO WEST DES MOINES CAMPUS
PUD #71 JORDAN CREEK CROSSING I
PUD #72 SOUTH MAPLE GROVE
PUD #73 BELLA SOUTH
PUD #74 JORDAN CREEK CROSSING II
PUD #75 JORDAN HEIGHTS
PUD #76 MAPLE GROVE WEST
PUD #77 PUBLIC SAFETY STATION #19
PUD #78 HERITAGE BEND
PUD #79 VILLAGE AT JORDAN CREEK
PUD #80 TALLYN'S REACH
PUD #81 VILLAGE OF PONDEROSA
PUD #82 PLAZA AT JORDAN CREEK
PUD #83 JORDAN CREEK BUSINESS PARK
PUD #84 MERCY WEST LAKES
PUD #85 LUTHERAN-MYERS
PUD #86 COUNTRY CLUB DENTAL
PUD #87 JORDAN WEST
PUD #88 PARADISE POINTE
PUD #89 SILVERWOOD
PUD #90 BROADMOOR APARTMENTS AT JORDAN CREEK
PUD #91 AVIVA USA
PUD #92 ESCALADE TOWNHOMES
PUD #93 WESTOWN CITY CENTER
PUD #94 TACO JOHN'S
PUD #95 RACCOON RIVER QUARRIES
PUD #96 WEST BANK-CASEY'S
PUD #97 60TH AND ASHWORTH CENTER
PUD #98 FAREWAY
PUD #99 DENTON
PUD #100 KINGS LANDING
PUD #101 ROGER'S FARM
PUD #102 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS PARK
PUD #103 CLOCKTOWER SQUARE
PUD #104 GRAND VALLEY
PUD #105 ELDORADO ESTATES
PUD #106 1ST STREET REDEVELOPMENT
PUD #107 PLATINUM POINTE TOWNHOMES
PUD #108 MAJESTIC OAKS
PUD #109 DELLA VITA
PUD #110 SAMMONS FINANCIAL GROUP
PUD #111 QUAIL PARK WOODS
PUD #112 PHENIX
PUD #113 THE FOUNDRY
PUD #114 THE PARKWAYS
PUD #115 TRAIL SIDE
PUD #116 RB WDM GRAND LLC
PUD #117 BROWNS WOODS HOLLOW
PUD #118 WDM PUBLIC SERVICES
PUD #119 CEDAR RIDGE
PUD #120 GRAND RIDGE
PUD #121 THE PRESERVE
PUD #122 MIDTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
PUD #123 DOWLING CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
PUD #124 WENDY’S
PUD #125 SOUTH BRANCH BUSINESS PARK
PUD #126 VILLAGE ON JORDAN CREEK
PUD #127 KING’S GROVE
PUD #128 WESTOWNE SHOPPING CENTER
PUD #129 MILLS LANDING
PUD #130 LINNWILL HY-VEE
PUD #131 THE WILDER PINES
PUD #132 M&W MINI STORAGE (CUBESMART)
PUD #133 ERIK'S BIKES
PUD #134 THE VILLAGE AT SUGAR CREEK
PUD #135 PAVILION PARK
PUD #136 JORDAN RIDGE
PUD #137 JORDAN CREEK TOWER
PUD #138 SUITE SHOTS
PUD #139 ASHWORTH 88
PUD #140 WOODHOUSE
PUD #141 VALLEY WEST MALL
PUD #142 VAL AIR BALLROOM
071-09: SIGNAGE:
Illustrative signage concepts are on file in the city. While some variation may occur between the actual built sign and the illustration, the nature and intent of the signs must be consistent with the illustration. The regulations and provisions set forth in title 9 of the city code for signs shall be met unless otherwise noted in this ordinance.
   A.   Landscaping: All signs shall incorporate landscaping of shrubs and perennials to be located at the base of the sign. (Ord. 1738, 3-26-2007)
   B.   Complex Identification Signs (S-2 On Specific Plan Map): A maximum of two (2) complex identification signs shall be allowed. Said signs, including the decorative elements, shall be no greater than eleven feet (11') in height and ten feet (10') in width. The sign panel (copy area) shall be no larger than sixty four (64) square feet. Said sign may display the development name, logo and address, and no more than four (4) tenants. Halo lighting or lighting projecting back towards the sign structure shall be permitted; however no illumination projecting from the face of the copy shall be permitted. Unless otherwise allowed by the director of development services, signs shall be situated in those locations as indicated on the specific plan map. Signs shall be set back at least fifteen feet (15') from the street right of way line and shall be so located as to not block visibility at drive intersections. See schematic elevations for type S-2 signs on file in the city.
   C.   Business Identification Signs (S-3 On Specific Plan Map): A total of three (3) business identification ground monument signs shall be allowed within the overall Jordan Creek Crossing development. Said signs, including decorative elements, shall not exceed five and one-half feet (51/2') in height and twelve feet (12') in length and shall be set back a minimum of eighty feet (80') from the street right of way line. The copy area of the sign panel which lists the tenant names shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet. The copy panel may be internally illuminated; however the background shall be opaque with the intent of only allowing the wording or logo on the sign to illuminate. In addition, the building name may be identified on the sign structure; however, the copy area for the building name shall not exceed six (6) square feet. The intent of building identification is to allow for building name identification; therefore, no duplication of tenant name and building name shall be allowed.
   D.   Business Directional Signs (S-4 On Specific Plan Map): A total of two (2) business directional signs shall be allowed within the overall Jordan Creek Crossing development. Said signs, including decorative elements, shall not exceed six feet (6') in height and six feet (6') in length and shall be set back a minimum of fifteen feet (15') from the street right of way line. The copy area of the sign panel which lists the tenant names and directional arrows shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet. The copy panel may be internally illuminated; however the background shall be opaque with the intent of only allowing the wording or logo on the sign to illuminate. In addition, the building name may be identified on the sign structure; however, the copy area for the building name shall not exceed six (6) square feet. The intent of building identification is to allow for building name identification; therefore, no duplication of tenant name and building name shall be allowed. See schematic elevations for type S-4 signs on file in the city. (Ord. 1965, 11-12-2012)
   E.   Clock Tower (S-1 On Specific Plan Map): Development name identification shall be permitted on the clock tower feature along S. 68th Street, if said feature is incorporated within a landscaped plaza area. The clock tower shall be no higher than fifty feet (50') including decorative elements. Signage may only display the development name or logo; no tenant signage shall be allowed. Halo lighting or lighting projecting back towards the clock tower shall be permitted; however no illumination projecting from the face of the copy shall be permitted. The allowable sign area for each side shall be no more than ten percent (10%) of the sign face. The tower shall be set back twenty feet (20') from the right of way.
   F.   Building Signage: Signage for buildings within all parcels of the Jordan Creek Crossing shall be calculated as follows:
      1.   For ground floor or single-story tenants, a ratio of one square foot of copy shall be allowed for every one linear foot of the tenant's longest exterior leasable front.
      2.   Those tenants located on the second or higher floors shall be allowed to use a ratio of one-half (1/2) square foot of copy for every one linear foot of front.
      3.   Those tenants with multiple frontages shall be allowed, in addition to the primary leased frontage calculation, to use one other leased exterior frontage for additional sign square footage using a ratio of one-half (1/2) square foot of copy for every one linear foot of secondary frontage.
      4.   The total square footage allowed may be located on the building at the tenant's discretion and as allowed by the city code or this ordinance; however, no more square footage of copy shall be allowed on any one facade than that facade is long at a one to one (1:1) ratio (i.e., an exterior tenant front which is 20 feet in length may not have more than 20 square feet of copy in which to identify the tenant).
      5.   Lettering on windows and doors may not exceed four inches (4") in height.
      6.   Building signage shall respect the residential tenants of the Jordan Creek Crossing by minimizing light pollution into their residential spaces.
      7.   Wall signage located above a roof element shall be allowed at the discretion of the director of development services provided that the signage is located on a flat wall. For instance, signage located on and as part of an architectural feature such as a tower. Signs placed on the roof are not allowed. Wall signage above a roof element may use halo lighting or lighting projecting back towards the wall face; however, no illumination projecting from the face of the copy shall be permitted.
      8.   Wall signage shall be located directly above the tenant space for which they identify; first floor tenants shall not place wall signage on second or third floor walls.
      9.   Unless otherwise noted in this ordinance signage shall conform to the sign codes.
   G.   Development Logo: Signage that displays the development's logo, initials or name may be integrated into the architecture to further enhance the character of the development and may be considered as part of the site plan review. This signage will not count towards the allowable building signage.
   H.   Character: All signage constructed within the Jordan Creek Crossing specific plan shall incorporate aesthetic features compatible with the overall character of the development. All signs shall be composed of self-contained individual letters with anodized aluminum returns and trim or solid routed faced metal panels.
   I.   Pedestrian Projection Signs: Signs shall be allowed as a small, pedestrian oriented sign of less than eight (8) square feet that projects perpendicular from a structure. Signage shall have a maximum of five inch (5") letter size.
   J.   Suspended Decorative Banners: Signs which attach to light poles or other vertical features that consist of colors, greetings, or the development name shall be allowed at the discretion of the director of development services. Decorative banners must be located on permanent structures such as a light pole and designed to withstand structural requirements of the building code. Said banners shall not exceed twenty one (21) square feet in size. The top of the banner should be located no more than fifteen feet (15') from the ground with the bottom of the banner located no less than eight feet (8') above the ground plane in height. In no case shall said banners display any tenant signage or tenant logos.
   K.   Temporary Signage: Signs shall adhere to the City Code regarding duration and size. (Ord. 1738, 3-26-2007; amd. Ord. 1965, 11-12-2012)