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Berkeley council adopts updated zoning and sign regulations; several ordinances and motions pass
Summary
The Berkeley City Council voted to adopt a revised zoning ordinance that consolidates and modernizes sign regulations and updates the zoning map, and it approved a separate ordinance aligning code provisions on sight lines and vegetation.
The Berkeley City Council voted to adopt a revised zoning ordinance that consolidates and modernizes sign regulations and updates the city zoning map, and it approved a separate ordinance aligning code provisions on sight lines and vegetation.
The first ordinance (O0225) repeals chapter 94 (signs), replaces chapter 138 (zoning) and updates the zoning map to move sign regulations into the zoning ordinance and to align the code with the city master plan, planning staff said. Planning staff and the presenter noted several edits made between readings, including clarified definitions for building‑mounted and freestanding signs, adjustments to temporary sign rules in residential districts, and measurement clarifications for parking distances. Following a public comment period with no speakers on the item, the council approved O0225 by roll call.…
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