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Design Review Committee allows raised bracket for courtyard sign at 475 1st Street

Design Review Committee · April 17, 2026
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The Solvang Design Review Committee approved a sign-permit exception allowing two carved wood wall signs for a courtyard tenant at 475 1st Street, directing staff to permit a fabricated bracket and limiting projection to a maximum of 10 inches; a building permit is required before installation.

The Solvang Design Review Committee approved an exception April 16 to allow two carved, hand-painted wood wall signs for a tenant at 475 1st Street, directing staff to permit a fabricated bracket and capping the sign projection at 10 inches.

The decision followed a staff presentation that said the storefront is tucked into a rear courtyard with limited usable wall area; the applicant requested more projection so the business would be visible from the walkway. Staff noted the proposal would be exempt from CEQA under section 15301. The committee recorded…

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