DESIGN REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT
TO: Design Review Board
FROM: Carolyn Camarena, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD NO. 26-012 (PIER LANDMARK SIGN)
REQUEST:
To review the design, colors, and materials for a landmark sign at an overall height of 26 ft. that will include “WELCOME TO SURF CITY USA®” located at the entrance of the pier on Main Street.
LOCATION:
1 Main Street, 92649 (Entrance of pier on Main Street, south of Pacific Coast Highway)
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APPLICANT:
Kriss Casanova - Economic Development, Community Development Department / Nicole Llido - Visit Huntington Beach, 155 5th Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
PROPERTY
OWNER:
City of Huntington Beach, PO Box 190, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
recommendation
That the Design Review Board take the following actions:
A) Recommend approval of Design Review No. 26-012 to the Zoning Administrator with suggested conditions of approval.
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General Plan:
CV-sp (Commercial Visitor - Specific Plan Overlay)
Zone:
SP 5-CZ (Downtown Specific Plan - Coastal Zone Overlay)
Coastal Status:
Appealable
Existing Use:
Pier
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Suggested Conditions of Approval
2. Plans received and dated July 16, 2026
3. Public View Analysis