Supervisors support community sign ordinance

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved the introduction and first reading of an ordinance to allow community signs and banners in public right-of-way.

The supervisors’ 4-0 vote Jan. 8, with Greg Cox absent due to California Coastal Commission activity, sends the ordinance for a second reading and adoption scheduled for Jan. 29.

“I think this is a good move,” said Supervisor Bill Horn. “This is something we’ve been trying to do for a while.”

In March 2012, the Board of Supervisors approved updates to the county’s Zoning Ordinance which included provisions to allow for community iden...