Chino Hills extends moratorium on off‑site billboards as planning commission prepares permanent ordinance
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Summary
The council extended an interim urgency ordinance banning off‑site advertising (billboards) while the planning commission prepares a regular ordinance; one resident raised concerns about illuminated electronic billboards near an elementary school. The extension passed 4–0.
City Attorney Hensley explained that the council adopted an urgency ordinance Aug. 13 imposing a temporary moratorium on off‑site advertising (billboards) and that the ordinance would expire on Sept. 27 unless extended. Staff recommended extending the moratorium for up to 10 months and 15 days while the planning commission considers a permanent ordinance.
Jim Gallagher, a resident, spoke during public comment and asked the planning commission to consider the impacts of electronic billboards near schools and whether flags or other attention‑seeking signage should be covered by the ordinance. Hensley noted that the city has limited regulatory authority over state school property, such as illuminated school marquees.
Council moved and passed the extension of Interim Ordinance No. 409 by a 4–0 vote. Staff said the planning commission would hear a regular ordinance in the coming weeks and the urgency moratorium would remain in effect only as long as necessary until the regular ordinance is in place.
