City of Paso Robles – City Council Public Comments call 805-865-7276 1 Zoning Amendment
Sign Ordinance - Chapter 21.52
Non-Commercial – Temporary Signs (political signs)
P25-0117, RZN 25-07
April 21, 2026
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▪ Sign Ordinance – Zoning Code Chapter 21.52 (“Signs”). ▪ This is a housekeeping ensure consistence with latest laws and best practices.
▪ Proposed revisions to Chapter 21.52:
–Temporary Non-Commercial Sign Standards (Political Signs) –Updated definitions
Summary
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Temporary Noncommercial Sign Changes
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Clean-up Items - definitions
▪ Definition clarifications
–Flashing or Moving Signs
–Vehicle or Trailer Mounted Signs
–Obsolete Signs
–Obstruction of Ingress or Egress
–Signs in the Public Right-of-Way
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Issue Raised at April 7, 2026 Hearing
▪ No Changes Proposed
–Banners
–Feather Flags
–“Real Estate” sign
–Sidewalk signs
–No changes to rules or enforcement procedures
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The proposed ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it does not qualify as a “project” under CEQA. State CEQA Guidelines §15060(c) provides that “[a]n activity is not subject to CEQA if … the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378.” Here, the proposed ordinance does not qualify as a “project” because:
1. A “project” is an activity that “has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.”
2. A “project” excludes “organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.”
CEQA
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After consideration of public testimony, the City Council should consider the following options:
1. Take no action;
2. Introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance XXXX amending Chapter 21.52 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code;
3. Provide alternative direction to staff.
Options
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Staff recommends the City Council introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance XXXX, amending Chapter 21.52 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code.
Recommendation
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