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Planning and Building Department, Planning Division, Long Range Planning Unit, recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution of Intention 010-2026 to initiate the process to propose amendments to Title 130 of the El Dorado County Zoning Ordinance regarding digital signs and other related topics as needed.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On September 16, 2025 (Legistar file 25-1480), the Board adopted amendments to Chapter 130.36 of the Zoning Ordinance (Signs). These amendments included language banning digital signs with limited exceptions after the Signage Ad Hoc Committee, formed in March 2025, recommended the ban on digital signs to the Board.
Since September 16, 2025, staff has received feedback that the digital sign ban may have been too narrowly written. Though there is still a strong interest in protecting view sheds and preserving the rural nature of the County, thoughtful use of digital signs in limited circumstances can provide benefits similar to the exceptions adopted with the most recent update. Staff is therefore recommending the Board approve the ROI to initiate the process to amend portions of Chapter 130.36 of the Zoning Ordinance and other chapters/sections as needed. During this item, staff plans to request feedback and direction from the Board regarding the following specific digital sign-related items: 1) sign technology; 2) restrictions on message changes; 3) sign size, placement, type, height, and number allowed; 4) appropriate permitting process; and 5) appropriate location(s). Staff also plans to broadly discuss the previous digital sign language and whether it would be appropriate to reevaluate it, with updates, or instead further expand the list of exceptions to the current digital sign ban.
The first step in amending the Zoning Ordinance is the adoption of the ROI, as required by Section 130.63.020 (Ordinance Amendments and Zone Change Applications) of the Zoning Ordi...
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