Title
An ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the City Code covering the sign components of the Downtown Mesquite “DM” Special Purpose Zoning District (DM-District).
Body
The City of Mesquite is proposing amendments to Chapter 13 of the City Code to create signage regulations tailored to the newly adopted Downtown Mesquite (DM) Special Purpose Zoning District. These updates, separate from the Mesquite Zoning Ordinance, introduce Section 13-76, which outlines permitted sign types, design standards, and placement guidelines for the DM District’s subdistricts: DM-Core, DM-Mixed-Use, and DM-Edge.
The proposed regulations allow sign types that complement downtown’s character-such as blade signs, ghost signs, murals, and A-frame signs-and set expectations for their size, materials, and lighting. The goal is to enhance walkability, preserve historic aesthetics, and support a vibrant streetscape by aligning signage with the DM District’s design approach.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends that the City Council take action.
Attachment(s)
Staff Report
Ordinance
Drafter
Garrett Langford
Head of Department
Adam Bailey