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Council allows regulated A-frame signs in downtown with strict size and sidewalk rules

Placerville City Council · March 11, 2026
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Summary

The Placerville City Council approved a zoning code amendment to permit regulated A-frame (sandwich board) signs in the central business district with a 2 ft by 3 ft maximum size, one sign per frontage, annual $50 permit, and a 48-inch clear pedestrian path to protect ADA access.

The Placerville City Council voted May 10 to allow limited A-frame signs on public sidewalks in the central business district while requiring a 48-inch clear pedestrian path and a $50 annual permit.

Carol Kendrick, the city’s Development Services director, told the council the amendment (COA25-03) is intended to “enhance economic opportunities for our central business district merchants,” while balancing historic character and public safety. Kendrick said the change follows a council direction from February 2024 to…

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