Country Air Properties Digital Sign
Summary
SCH Number
2025120120
Public Agency
City of Lakeport
Document Title
Country Air Properties Digital Sign
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/3/2025
Document Description
The applicant, Country Air Properties, proposes to retrofit an existing freestanding sign at 460 S. Main Street, Lakeport, CA, with a 4' x 8' (32 sq. ft.) double-sided electronic message center (EMC) manufactured by Cirrus Systems. The EMC will be mounted on the existing sign pole with associated hardware and a low-profile controller. Electrical service will be provided via dedicated 20-amp lines on a separate circuit from existing back-lit components. The total combined signage area, including the EMC, will be 94.75 sq. ft., remaining under the 100 sq. ft. maximum permitted by the Lakeport Municipal Code.
Contact Information
Name
Victor Fernandez
Agency Name
City of Lakeport
Job Title
Planning Services Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Phil Smoley
Agency Name
Country Air Properties
Job Title
Owner
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Lakeport
Counties
Lake
Regions
Northern California
Zip
95453
Parcel #
025-501-20
State Highways
State Route 29
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
Clear Lake High School
Waterways
Clear Lake
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15311
Reasons for Exemption
The project qualifies for the Class 11 (Accessory Structures) categorical exemption because it consists of the placement of a minor structure accessory to an existing commercial facility. CEQA Guidelines §15311 defines Class 11 to include “construction, or placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial… facilities,” expressly listing on-premise signs as an example of exempt work.
County Clerk
Lake
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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