This ordinance allows businesses to place signs on awnings or marquees in certain commercial and mixed-use districts, in addition to existing regulations for projecting signs. It also expands sign controls to more Neighborhood Commercial Districts and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow business signs on awnings or marquees in addition to projecting signs in various neighborhood commercial and residential-commercial districts, and in certain Chinatown mixed use districts; applying business sign controls to additional Neighborhood Commercial Districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to update the Planning Code to support small businesses by allowing additional signage options.
Supervisor Stefani introduced the ordinance to amend the Planning Code regarding business signs on awnings and marquees.
The Board referred the legislation to the Small Business Commission for comment and recommendation.
The Small Business Commission voted unanimously to support the legislation, emphasizing its importance for small businesses.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended approval of the ordinance, affirming its consistency with the General Plan.
The committee recommended the ordinance for passage to the full Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, allowing business signs on awnings and marquees.
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