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UO-2Use Overlay
UO‑2 (Billboard Use Overlay District)
Purpose
UO‑2 allows the continued operation of billboard uses (outdoor general advertising devices) in specific areas of the city. The overlay preserves the entitlement for billboard advertising that existed prior to June 25 2010 and ensures that no new billboard districts are created. It maintains sign standards consistent with Denver’s regulations for outdoor general advertising.
Height & scale
Story rangeThe overlay does not modify building or sign height allowances beyond those established for billboards in the sign code. All other height and bulk standards derive from the underlying zone district.
Building placement
Build-to (primary)Building placement and setback requirements are governed by the base zone. Billboard structures must comply with applicable sign setback and spacing regulations.
Design standards
Transparency (primary)UO‑2 does not impose additional design standards for buildings. Billboard structures are subject to the sign code’s structural and aesthetic requirements to minimize visual clutter and ensure safety.
Permitted uses
Billboards (outdoor general advertising devices) are permitted subject to compliance with sign standards and spacing requirements. No other use changes occur under this overlay.
Typical application
Applied to specific corridors or locations where billboards existed under the previous zoning code. Properties cannot be rezoned to UO‑2 after June 25 2010.
Quick reference
CodeUO-2
FamilyUse Overlay
StoriesThe overlay does not modify building or sign height allowances beyond those established for billboards in the sign code. All other height and bulk standards derive from the underlying zone district.
TransparencyUO‑2 does not impose additional design standards for buildings. Billboard structures are subject to the sign code’s structural and aesthetic requirements to minimize visual clutter and ensure safety.