Ukiah design review board refers Applebee’s–IHOP remodel at 1201 Airport Park Boulevard to zoning administrator

Ukiah — The City of Ukiah Design Review Board on Sept. 25, 2025, voted to refer a minor site development permit for a dual-branded Applebee’s and IHOP remodel at 1201 Airport Park Boulevard to the city zoning administrator, after staff and the applicant agreed to remove proposed red LED striping and confirmed signage and lighting will be reviewed during building-permit review.

City planning manager Catherine Schaevers told the board the project would incorporate IHOP branding into the existing Applebee’s building and that the proposal “did obtain a use permit to have the restaurant use in that area.”

The referral moves a façade- and signage-focused remodel — described in staff materials as interior and exterior updates within the existing building footprint and continued use of a previously approved sign — to the zoning administrator for a minor site development permit decision. The board made the referral by motion and roll call vote; the motion was made by…