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Sonoma commission approves Bank of America sign permit with limits on plaza illumination
Summary
The planning commission approved a sign permit for the Bank of America building at 1st Street West and West Napa Street after adopting conditions that require the street-facing sign comply with Option B measurements, move the 1st Street West sign to its existing location, and limit most illuminated signs to one hour after close while granting 24/7 illumination for the ATM-facing wall; motion passed 6–1.
The Sonoma City Planning Commission voted Nov. 20 to approve a sign permit for the Bank of America building at 1st Street West and West Napa Street with conditions intended to balance safety needs and the Plaza’s historic character.
Planning staff presented two design options: Option A, a stacked logo and lettering layout that exceeded the city’s illuminated sign-area limit; and Option B, a linear layout that complied with the maximum illuminated sign size but not the total number of signs on the property, which would require a variance. Staff recommended approval of either option only if the…
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