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Commission delays decision on Onyx Theatre sign amendment after debate over projecting element

Nevada City Planning Commission · August 8, 2025
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Summary

Nevada City planners continued action on a proposed sign and gable‑end change for the Onyx Theatre at 107 Argo Way after commissioners split over a proposed curved steel beam and projecting marquee. Staff and the applicant will return with revised designs.

The Nevada City Planning Commission on Aug. 1 continued review of a proposed sign and gable‑end alteration at the Onyx Theatre, after commissioners expressed differing views about whether a projecting curved steel element fit the 7 Hills neighborhood and Nevada City style guidelines.

Staff explained the application would alter the theater’s gable end to accommodate a new marquee and a projected curved metal beam that would carry the Onyx lettering. Staff noted that aggregate sign area is limited by code (section 17.80.19) and that the applicant calculated an allowed total sign area…

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