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Hearing to consider: Planning and Building Department, Long Range Planning Unit, proposed amendments to Chapter 130.36 of the Zoning Ordinance (Signs) and proposed Cameron Park Sign Standards and staff recommending the Planning Commission forward the following recommendations to the Board of Supervisors:
1) Adopt the Addendum to the County 2015 Sign Ordinance Update Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), certified in July 2015 (State Clearinghouse No. 2014102011) (Legistar Attachment B) demonstrating that the analysis in that FEIR adequately addresses the potential physical impacts associated with implementation of the amendments to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 130.36 (Signs) and the related Cameron Park Sign Standards and both the amendments and Cameron Park Sign Standards would not trigger any of the conditions described in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR or negative declaration based on the analysis prepared; and
2) Approve the amendments to Chapter 130.36 of the Zoning Ordinance (Signs) and the draft Cameron Park Sign Standards as presented, based on the Findings in Attachment B and guidance from the Commission and Board.
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DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
On April 13, 2021, the Board directed Long Range Planning (LRP) staff to proceed with specific Zoning Ordinance amendments based on issues and concerns discovered by staff and decision-makers during implementation of the ordinance over approximately the past five years (Refer to LRP Work Plan for FY 2021-22, File No. 21-0502). Board-directed amendments included revisions to the following Chapters/Sections: Chapter 130.36 (Signs); Chapter 130.39 (Oak Resources Conservation); and Section 130.40.130 (Communications Facilities). On July 30, 2024, the Board reviewed the LRP Work Plan for FY 2024-25 (File No. 24-1332) and further directed staff to move the amendments to each of the above Chapters/Sections forward for adoption as soon as they are completed.
On December 7, 2021 (File No. 21-1753), the Board approved Agreement 5857 with Dudek Consulting to provide expertise and assist staff with development of the draft Zoning Ordinance amendments. The Board requested amendments to Chapter 130.36 (Signs) include the following objectives: 1) consistency with state and federal law, 2) expand maximum size allowances for signs associated with commercial development, 3) clarify permitting and enforcement requirements for off site subdivision signs, 4) clarify the permitting process, review authority and procedures for community sign programs, and 5) create unique sign standards for the Cameron Park Community Region based on the proposed amendments to Chapter 130.36.
On February 22, 2024 and February 25, 2025, LRP staff held respective Commission and Board informational workshops to solicit feedback on the preliminary draft amendments based on the Board’s goals. At both workshops, the Board and Commission supported the proposed amendments to Chapter 130.36 and Cameron Park Sign Standards with a few recommended edits, which have been incorporated into both documents where appropriate. A summary of the additional topics and how each topic has been addressed is included in the staff memo (Legistar Attachment F).
The current draft of the proposed amendments is included as Legistar Attachment B. The draft Cameron Park Sign Standards are also included as Legistar Attachment D. The proposed Ordinance amendments and Cameron Park Sign Standards would be effective 30 days after final adoption by the Board.
CONTACT
Rob Peters, Deputy Director of Planning
Planning and Building Department