Firebaugh City Zoning Code
§ 25-47.8
Murals.
It is the intent of the City Council, for purposes of promoting the local economy, tourism, and for further purposes of beautifying the City, to adopt standards regarding murals, their location and design.
a.
Location. Murals may be located on the sides of buildings and walls on property in any commercial, industrial or public/quasipublic zone district within the City of Firebaugh.
b.
Mural design approval. Prior to painting, installation and execution of a mural, an application shall be submitted to the Director. The application shall include a detailed drawing or sketch of the mural plus other details as prescribed on the application or deemed by Director to be pertinent. The Director shall forward the application, with a recommendation, to the Planning Commission. The Commission shall review and approve, approve with modifications, or deny the application as submitted.
c.
Criteria for design of murals.
1.
The subject matter of the mural shall be of historical or community significance regarding the growth and development of the City of Firebaugh and its surrounding environs or be of such high quality as to be appropriate. A mural shall not contain elements that advertise an existing business or product.
2.
The paint to be used shall be appropriate for use in an outdoor locale, for an artistic rendition and shall be of a permanent, long-lasting variety.
3.
The mural shall be designed and painted by qualified mural artists with sufficient knowledge in the design and painting of such projects.
4.
To the extent feasible, the mural shall be vandal- and graffiti-resistant.
d.
Planning Commission review. A request for approval of a mural shall be processed consistent with the public hearing requirements of a conditional use permit (§ 25-51) of this Ordinance, including a public hearing before the Planning Commission.
e.
Appeal to City Council. Within 10 days of the Planning Commission's decision on a mural, any interested party may appeal a decision of the Planning Commission regarding a mural application. The appeal must be in writing and must be received by the Planning and Building Department within 10 days of the action by the Planning Commission. Following public notice and public hearing, the appeal shall be considered by the City Council. Action of the City Council shall be considered final.
f.
Mural design amendment. Prior to amending an approved mural design (whether painted or not painted), an application for an amendment shall be submitted to the Director. The application shall include a detailed drawing or sketch of the mural, plus other details as prescribed on the application or deemed by staff to be pertinent. The Director shall forward the application, with a recommendation, to the Planning Commission. The Commission shall review and approve, approve with modifications, or deny the application as submitted.