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Title 17 — ZONING[1]

§ 17.27

Blythe Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-08 · Blythe

17.27.010 - Purpose.

The purpose of this section is to establish an arts in public places program.

(Ord. 800 § 1 (part), 2006)

17.27.020 - Applicability.

A.

Newly constructed and reconstructed commercial and industrial buildings and structures and additions to commercial and industrial buildings and structures shall include public arts amenities.

B.

New single- and multi-family developments of five units or more shall include public arts amenities.

(Ord. 800 § 1 (part), 2006)

17.27.030 - Fee in-lieu.

A.

Payment may be made to the city of a fee in-lieu of the inclusion of public arts amenities.

B.

Said fee shall be one percent of commercial and industrial project costs as stated on building permits. Project costs shall not include improvements in/to the public right-of-way.

C.

Said fee shall be one-half of one percent of project costs as stated on building permit. Said fee shall apply to single- and multi-family developments of five units or more. Project costs shall not include improvements in/to the public right-of-way.

D.

Proceeds of such fee shall be expended by the city only for the acquisition, installation, improvement, maintenance, and insurance of public arts amenities located in the city of Blythe.

(Ord. 800 § 1 (part), 2006)

17.27.040 - Review of art in public places.

The Blythe city council shall review and at its discretion approve all art proposed for construction and/or installation in public places.

(Ord. 800 § 1 (part), 2006)

17.27.050 - Waiver of fee.

The art in public places fee authorized by this chapter shall not be imposed on:

A.

Any housing project that includes affordable housing at a moderate income level or below. For purposes of this subsection, an affordable housing project is one that meets the requirements for a density bonus project under California Government Code Section 65915.

B.

Any special needs housing, including, but not limited to, housing for the elderly, homeless, farmworkers, and persons with disabilities.

(Ord. No. 937, § 3, 6-10-25)

Chapter 17.28 - HAZARDS—NOISE—LIGHT AND GLARE—AIR POLLUTION

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  1. ▸ Title 17 — ZONING[1]
    Overview
    1. § 17.02
    2. § 17.04
    3. § 17.06
    4. § 17.08
    5. § 17.10
    6. § 17.12
    7. § 17.14
    8. § 17.16
    9. § 17.18
    10. § 17.20
    11. § 17.22
    12. § 17.23
    13. § 17.24
    14. § 17.26
    15. § 17.27
    16. § 17.28
    17. § 17.29
    18. § 17.30
    19. § 17.32
    20. § 17.33
    21. § 17.34
    22. § 17.36
    23. § 17.38
    24. § 17.40
    25. § 17.42
    26. § 17.44
    27. § 17.46
    28. § 17.47
    29. § 17.49
    30. § 17.50
    31. § 17.52
    32. § 17.54
    33. § 17.56
    34. § 17.57
    35. Chapter 17.58 — GARAGE AND YARD SALES

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