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Commission approves Breakcut industrial park caretaker unit and 1,500 sq ft master sign plan
Summary
Planning commissioners approved an after-the-fact coastal/use permit for a caretaker’s unit and a master signage plan for Breakcut Industrial Park, allowing up to 1,500 square feet of signage subject to a tenant allocation plan and Coastal Commission coordination on access signage.
The Humboldt County Planning Commission approved an after-the-fact coastal permit and use permit for a caretaker’s unit and a master sign plan at the Breakcut Industrial Park, authorizing up to 1,500 square feet of signage across tenant walls and adopting controls on lighting and digital displays.
Staff told the commission the property historically displayed substantially more signage than current ordinances allow and that much of the existing signage is a vestige of prior industrial use. The county’s recently adopted sign regulations set a base allocation on a per-wall linear-foot basis and permit larger master sign plans by use permit. Staff recommended approval and a master sign plan that allocates the 1,500-square-foot total among tenants and restricts reflective, flashing or digital signage.
Coastal access and trespass signage: Commissioners and staff discussed directional signage and limited 'patrons only' or 'no trespassing' signs along the property’s trail-facing edge to steer public users toward a northern parking/access area rather than through operating industrial areas. Staff said the Coastal Commission has raised concerns about signage that could discourage public access; the applicant’s agent said the master sign plan includes directional signage and safety restrictions and that they are coordinating further with Coastal Commission staff.
Caretaker unit: Staff recommended the caretaker's unit as conditionally allowable in the Industrial General zone, noting adequate infrastructure (septic/wastewater review) and recommending a Class 3 CEQA exemption for the unit. The commission approved the package with a minor correction to a condition noted during the hearing.
Outcome and next steps: The motion to approve passed on a unanimous roll-call vote. The approved master sign plan requires tenant compliance and limits on lighting and sign design; Coastal Commission coordination on trail-access signage is ongoing and may require follow-up permits if the Commission seeks changes.
