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Conduct a noticed Public Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance for Zone Text Amendment ZT-25-04 to amend Chapter 28 of the Solano County Code to revise and update regulations pertaining to signs within unincorporated Solano County; the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to ??15061(b)(3) and 15311 of the CEQA Guidelines
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Published Notice Required? Yes _X_ No ____
Public Hearing Required? Yes _X_ No ____
RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management (Department) recommends the Board of Supervisors:
1. Read the proposed ordinance by title only and waive further reading by majority vote;
2. Conduct a noticed public hearing to consider Zone Text Amendment No. ZT-25-04; and
3. Adopt the proposed ordinance Zone Text Amendment No. ZT-25-04 amending Chapter 28 of the Solano County Code to revise and update regulations pertaining to signs within unincorporated Solano County (Attachment A).
SUMMARY:
The proposed amendments to Chapter 28 (Zoning Regulations) reorganize and update ?28.96 governing signage in unincorporated Solano County. The updates include restructuring the section, revising permit requirements, introducing new permit categories, and clarifying development standards. These changes are intended to eliminate ambiguities, improve internal consistency and streamline sign permit processing.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing this agenda item are nominal and included in the Department's FY2025/26 Working Budget.
DISCUSSION:
Overview of Proposed Amendments to Section 28.96
Reorganization of Sections: ?28.96 is reorganized to improve readability and ensure consistency with the structure of Chapter 28. This update includes relocating "Definitions" to the beginning of the ordinance (now ?28.96.20) and revising section headings to enhance clarity and usability of the regulations.
General Revisions. The proposed amendment includes minor revisions througho...
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