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ALUC-24-09 (Digital Freeway Billboard Ordinance)
Determine that Application No. ALUC-24-09, (Digital Freeway Billboard Ordinance) located within the Travis Air Force Base (AFB) Compatibility Zone D and E and Nut Tree Airport Compatibility Zones, is consistent with the applicable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plans (City of Vacaville)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Determine that Application No. ALUC-24-09, (Digital Freeway Billboard Ordinance) located within the Travis Air Force Base (AFB) Compatibility Zone D and E and Nut Tree Airport Compatibility Zones, is consistent with the applicable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plans.
DISCUSSION:
Section 21676 (d) of the State Aeronautics Act requires the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) review of zoning regulation amendments within an Airport Influence Area.
On May 9, 2024, the ALUC reviewed the Digital Freeway Billboard Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration that was prepared for the project and identified that illuminated billboards, specifically, the south facing facades, within the approach/departure zones have the potential to cause pilot confusion especially in foggy conditions. ALUC recommended that FAA No Hazard Determination review shall be required for billboards within the Nut Tree Airport Influence Area. City staff amended the proposed zoning text amendments to require No Hazards Determination to be submitted by an applicant prior to submitting an application to City staff.
The specific language can be found under Section 14.09.260.100.5 (c): Compliance with State and Federal Law:
5.(C): FAA Determination of No Hazard. All development applications for a digital freeway billboard located along Interstate 505 within the Nut Tree Area Airport Influence Area shall include a Determination of No Hazard from the Federal Aviation Administration prior to submittal to the City of Vacaville.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Community Development Department is proposing to amend the City's Sign Or...
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