UCDH Skyline Signage Replacement
Summary
SCH Number
2026080982
Public Agency
University of California, Davis
Document Title
UCDH Skyline Signage Replacement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/26/2026
Document Description
UC Davis Health proposes to replace the existing skyline signage on Davis Tower at the Main Hospital at the Sacramento Campus. The project will remove the existing illuminated letters on the west side of the Davis Tower that read “UC Davis Children’s Hospital” and replace them with new signage that read “UC Davis Health”. The new sign letters will be approximately seven feet tall and halo illuminated with LED lights that are 7100 K temperature. The LED lights will be installed with a dimmer and timer option. The project will also remove the existing skyline signage on the north side of the Davis that reads “UC Medical Center”. This sign will not be replaced at this time.
Contact Information
Name
Heather Davis
Agency Name
UC Davis
Job Title
Director of Environmental Planning
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Sacramento
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Stockton Blvd and X Street
Other Location Info
4301 X Street
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 (15301) and Class 2 (15302)
Reasons for Exemption
The renovation existing space and replacement of equipment qualifies as categorically exempt under Exemption Class 1 of the Guidelines for the Implementation to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEOA). This exemption applies to the operation, repair, permitting, leasing, maintenance or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities or mechanical equipment, involving negligible or no expansion of an existing use. On a separate and independent basis, the project also qualifies for as categorically exempt under Exemption Class 2. This exemption applies to the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. In addition, none of the exceptions for application of a categorical exemption apply to this project.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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