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Planning Commission approves several historic-district reviews, signs and outdoor structures

Nevada City Planning Commission · January 16, 2026
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Summary

The Nevada City Planning Commission approved architectural reviews and sign permits for multiple downtown properties — including paint colors for Golden Era at 309 Broad Street, an Ice House Gallery sign, shelters for the Brew House, and exterior changes at 211 Park Avenue — and recorded related conditions and design guidance.

The Nevada City Planning Commission unanimously approved several applications for architectural review and sign permits affecting the downtown historic district and nearby properties.

Staff summarized each item and recommended finding the projects exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. The commission approved:

- An architectural review and CEQA exemption for new paint colors at Golden Era cocktail bar and lounge (309 Broad Street). Staff reported that after Advisory Review Committee (ARC) feedback the applicant revised colors to a country redwood base with black trim and gold accents; the commission voted to…

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