Residents push design guidelines to preserve Cob Village character

Nov 2, 2024

Lay pack members said design guidelines (façade, signage, setbacks, and FAR) should be a priority to retain the rustic log character of Cob Village and prevent large-format commercial developments from changing the village scale.

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Multiple participants said preserving the distinctive ‘pioneer log’ feel of Cob Village is important and recommended that the area plan include a priority to develop design guidelines for future commercial development. Participants cited examples from other local area plans (Middletown, Lower Lake) where design guidelines shaped storefront and signage improvements and helped integrate chain stores into community character.

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