Susanville Municipal Code Art. I Intent and Definitions

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 the ordinance codified in this chapter regarding murals, their location and design. It is the further intent of the city council that, where feasible, funding assistance may be provided by the city to the establishment, execution, painting, maintenance, and repair of murals and public art. The source of such funding is not restricted, but could come from a portion of transient occupancy taxes.

(Prior code § 6-B.1)

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

"Artist"

means one who demonstrates professional competence in the visual arts discipline of painting and who is approved by the design review committee.

"Historic uptown Susanville area"

means: beginning at the intersection of the northerly boundaries of properties facing the northerly edge of North Street and the westerly edge of North Pine Street; thence easterly along said line to the easterly line of each property facing onto the easterly line of North Weatherlow Street, thence southerly along the easterly line of each property facing onto the easterly line of Weatherlow (both North and South), to the intersection with the southerly line of the property lying at a point extended to the northerly edge of Mill Street, thence in a westerly direction along said extended and northerly line of Mill Street to its intersection with the westerly line of South Gay Street, thence southerly to the intersection with the northerly line of Court Street to its intersection with the easterly line of South Pine Street; then northerly along said South Pine Street to its intersection with the northerly line of the extended line from the northerly edge of the alleyway lying between Main and Cottage Streets; thence westerly along said line to the easterly line of the alleyway lying behind the Elks Hall, thence northerly along said easterly line of the alleyway, and extending past said alleyway in a northerly direction along the westerly line of the boundaries of the properties facing onto North Pine Street, to the point of beginning.

"Maintenance of a mural"

means power spray the murals with water every one to three years as needed. Revarnish every five to 10 years as needed. The revarnishing can be spot revarnishing. Repaint if deemed necessary by the design review committee.

"Mural"

means a permanent picture painted directly on a wall or on panels attached to walls. A mural shall be historic in subject matter. If the mural is to be painted on a city easement on a private building, the artist shall first make arrangements with the city to sell his or her work to the city and/or the Lassen County arts council and to transfer royalty rights thereon to the city and/or the Lassen County arts council pursuant to Civil Code Section 980 et seq. and any replacement thereof.

"Mural project"

means to provide public murals to strengthen Susanville's historical identity, to expand the visual aesthetics of Susanville, and to provide travelers and tourists a destination site or a reason to stop in Susanville.

"Ownership of mural"

means a joint venture between the city and the Lassen County arts council. The city shall have ownership of the mural and the Lassen County arts council shall administrate the project.

"Paint to be used in murals"

means paint specific for outdoor murals, similar or equal to Nova paint.

Public Mural Easement on Private Building:

This easement shall be of the surface of the building where the mural will be painted only. It shall not be construed to create any liability on the part of the city for the structural integrity, maintenance, repair or replacement of the building.

(Prior code § 6-B.2)