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SOLVANG, CA – June 16, 2025 – The City of Solvang invites residents, business owners, and design enthusiasts to help define the City’s next era of architectural and visual character. An update the Sign Ordinance and creation of a design handbook is underway, and your voice can shape how Solvang looks and feels for years to come.
The community is encouraged to attend one or more of the three upcoming Design Review Committee (DRC) meetings on June 18, July 17, and August 14. These working sessions will inform final proposals going to the Planning Commission and City Council later this year. This effort supports the City Council’s 2024–2026 strategic goals to modernize outdated codes, improve clarity, and preserve the character that defines Solvang.