Earlier editions: 2026-09
Nevada County Municipal Code Ch. 16 Art in Public Places
Nevada County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Nevada County
Cite as: Nevada County Municipal Code Chapter 16 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Section 14.16.010 - Intent.¶
In adopting this Chapter it is the intent of the Board of Supervisors to foster culture and the arts within the County of Nevada by acquiring art for public display within any new buildings that may hereinafter be built by the County.
(Ord. 2526. (06/13/2023))
Section 14.16.020 - Construction of Public Buildings.¶
Whenever any new building is to be constructed by the County of Nevada, the Board of Supervisors shall determine whether the building layout and use are conducive to the public display of art, and in such cases as the Board finds to be suitable, the Board of Supervisors shall endeavor to provide funding in an amount up to one percent (1%) of the total estimated cost of construction thereof for the express purpose of acquiring and displaying art therein.
(Ord. 2526. (06/13/2023))
Section 14.16.030 - Funding.¶
In order to establish a funding mechanism for art acquisitions, the County shall establish a separate budgetary account which shall be known as the "Art Acquisition Account." The Board of Supervisors shall annually during the budget adoption process allocate such funds to the account as the Board deems appropriate.
(Ord. 2526. (06/13/2023))
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