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Commissioners pause Ojai Music Festival color change as lantern policy and 2011 exception are reviewed
Summary
The Historic Preservation Commission continued consideration of a sign permit for the Ojai Music Festival after commissioners disagreed on whether previously allowed lanterns set a precedent; staff will verify the 2011 approval language and consult the city attorney before the item returns.
The Ojai Historic Preservation Commission on March 12 voted 4–2 to continue review of a sign‑permit application from the Ojai Music Festival so staff can verify earlier approvals and seek legal advice on whether decorative lanterns remain an exception to the city’s pennant policy.
The permit (S26004), presented by Maura Macaluso, principal planner and HPC liaison, sought approval for a color update to pennants used in the arcade and a design that includes Chinese lantern elements that have been displayed in the past. Macaluso told the commission the change…
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