Chapter 8.40 — 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 this chapter regarding murals, their location and design.

(Ord. 556 §1(part), 1996)

As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

A.

"Downtown Exeter" means the area from the south of Palm to the north side of Maple between the east side of F Street and the west side of Kaweah.

B.

"Mural" means a permanent picture painted directly on an exterior wall or on panels to exterior walls.

C.

"Mural project permit" means a permit issued by the city to a private party authorizing the painting of a mural within the city.

(Ord. 556 §1(part), 1996)

A.

Areas Established. Murals shall be located in two areas of Exeter. Area One shall be located within the downtown area only; Area Two shall be located within the remaining area of the city. The intent of the city council regarding establishment of the two areas is to encourage concentration of murals in the downtown area of Exeter; however, this intent should not be used as the sole rationale to deny murals in Area Two.

B.

Mural Design Approval Required—Permit Issuance. Prior to painting, installation and execution of a mural, an application must be submitted for review and approval by the city planner and the city council.

C.

Mural Design Amendment—Approval Required. Prior to amending a mural design (whether painted or not yet painted) that has been approved by the city council, an application for an amendment of the permit shall first be approved by the city planner and the city council. Upon approval, the permit for the mural shall be amended.

D.

Location of Murals. It is the intent of the city council that murals be located on the side of buildings in both Area One and Area Two that have been approved by the city council.

(Ord. 556 §1(part), 1996)

The following criteria shall apply to the design of murals submitted for approval:

A.

The subject matter shall be of historical significance of the growth and development of the city and its surrounding environs.

B.

The paint to be used and applied shall be appropriate for use in an outdoor locale and for an artistic rendition and shall be of a permanent, long lasting variety.

C.

The mural shall be designed and painted by qualified mural artists with sufficient knowledge in the design of such projects and the application of paints for such projects.

D.

The council may, from time to time, by resolution, adopt additional criteria and guidelines for the design of murals.

(Ord. 556 §1(part), 1996)

All applications for mural permits shall be referred to the mural design review committee of the Exeter chamber of commerce for review and comment. Said committee may offer suggestions and recommendations to the applicant, city planner and/or city council to assist in the decision-making process.

(Ord. 556 §1(part), 1996)

Application Fee and/or Permit Issuance. In the event the city council determines it appropriate, it may set, by resolution, a fee for the application and/or permit issuance.

(Ord. 556 §1(part), 1996)

City council approval of a mural design shall occur only after public notice and an opportunity being provided to any interested party to present any appropriate comments, considerations and/or concerns, either in writing or orally, to the city council.

(Ord. 556 §1(part), 1996)

Violations of this chapter constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed six months or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. 556 §1(part), 1996)