E.9_ ZCA 22-02_Art In Public Places_10.25.2022OCTOBER 25, 2022
CITY COUNCIL HEARING MEETING
Zoning Code Amendment 22-04
❖Amending Chapter 18.06 –Definition
❖Adding Chapter 18.81 –Art in Public
Places
2030 Vision
Statement
Goal 3 to Promote Economic
Development by updating
zoning in preparation for
future growth and attract
and retain businesses
Preserve and protect our
community and its
exceptional quality of life
through thoughtful planning
Proposal
Proposing to Amend Title 18 (Zoning)
1.Adding a definition for “Arts in Public Places” to
Chapter 18.06-Definitions
▪"Art in Public Places" means any work of art which is
designed for and sited in a space accessible to the public,
from a public square to a wall inside a building open to the
public.”
2.Add Chapter 18.81 –Art in Public Places
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
Art in Public Places has the power to:
▪add beauty, character, and a sense of history to the city
▪provides a diverse and culturally rich environment
▪enhances the quality of life
▪educates the public
▪becomes an economic asset by attracting new business
and visitors
https://riversidecvb.com/play/arts-culture/
Purpose
1.Establish Art standards to
new Development Projects
2.Establish an Art fund to be
used exclusively for the
creation, purchase,
installation, security, and
maintenance of art in public
spaces
ART means all forms of original creations:
▪Sculptures
▪Paintings
▪Graphic Arts
▪Mosaics
▪Photography
▪Crafts in clay, fiber and textiles, wood, metal plastics,
and other materials
▪Calligraphy
▪Stained glass
▪Mixed media
▪Lighting elements
▪Dedication ceremonies
▪Water generated art
“Love” sculpture in New York City (Stock
Photos from f11photo/Shutterstock)
https://inlandempire.us/city-of-riverside-reaches-out-to-
community-on-public-art/
City of Riverside
Art in Public Places will be required:
▪New commercial and industrial construction
▪Remodeling or reconstruction of existing commercial or industrial property
▪Residential subdivisions or development of two or more units
City of Loma Linda
City of Redlands
EXCEPTIONS
Public projects
Remodeling, repair, or reconstruction caused by
a natural disaster
Remodeling, repair, or reconstruction of
residential units
Nonprofit, social service, or cultural institution
projects
Low, moderate, and affordable housing
developments
Private educational institutions
REQUIREMENTS
Art Value:
▪1% of the estimated total building valuation for all new
development projects (except single family residential)
▪½% of the estimated total building valuation for single -family
residential projects
In-Lieu Fee:
▪Monetary contribution will be collected in the same amount as
the required Art Value
PUBLIC ART FUND –IN-LIEU FEE
The in-lieu fee will be managed through a Public Art
Fund
Funds will be exclusively
used for Art
Location preference: library,
parks, office buildings,
sidewalks, lobbies, traffic
islands, and plazas.
Location and art shall be reviewed by the Planning
Commission and approved by the City Council.
OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENACE
Works of Art shall be maintained as originally approved
▪Title for the work of art will be required
▪A recorded covenant or agreement
▪Successive owners are responsible for the work of art
▪The city will enforce maintenance, repair, or restoration
▪Art donated and accepted by the city will be owned and maintained by the city
REVIEW PROCESS AND STANDARDS
Future
development
projects shall
include:
Proposal and artistic rendering of the
artwork
Indicate an intention to pay the in-lieu fees
The proposed Art shall be
considered as an element
of the Site and
Architectural review
process
Review and approval by the
Planning Commission
REVIEW PROCESS AN STANDARDS
▪Conceptual compatibility
▪Preservation and integration of natural features
▪Structural and surface integrity
▪Representation of a variety of Art within the community
▪Appropriate in scale, form, and content
Oro Valley, Arizona
REMOVAL OF PUBLIC ART
▪The removal or replacement requires Site and
Architectural review
▪unless the replacement is identical and in the same location
as originally approved
▪Replacement cost shall be equal or greater value
▪Shall be installed within 180 days of the removal
▪The owner may choose to pay an in-lieu fee equivalent
to the replacement cost
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
An annual report will be precented to the City Council indicating the
amount of revenue accumulated in the Art in Public Places Fund and
the expenditures made in the preceding fiscal year
The Art in Public Places fee does not replace the required development
fees, application fees, or other fees as part of the normal development
review process
California
Environmental
Quality Act
(CEQA)
These amendments are exempt
pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) in
that the activity is cover by the
general rule that CEQA applies to
projects, which have the potential for
causing a significant effect of the
environment
This proposal will not have a
significant effect on the environment
because the amendments only
change administration procedures
Public Notice
Public Hearing Notice was provided in
accordance with State Law
As of today, Staff has not received any
comments
Recommendation
1)Conduct a public hearing
2)Direct the City Attorney to Read the tile of the Ordinance,waive further reading,and introduce AN ORDINANCE OFTHECITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGRANDTERRACE,STATEOFCALIFORNIA,FINDING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 22-04EXEMPTFROMCEQAPURSUANTTOSECTION15061(B)(3)ANDAMENDINGTITLE18OFTHEGRANDTERRACEMUNICIPALCODE,CHAPTER 18.06 (DEFINITIONS),AND ADDING CHAPTER18.81 ESTABLISHING ART IN PUBLIC PLACES REQUIREMENTS
Questions?