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Sec. 17-32. - Definitions.

West Covina Planning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · West Covina

The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Applicant. The owner of the property or the tenant utilizing the property and seeking required permits.

Artwork. Original works of art, including, but not limited to, the following categories: sculpture, mural or portable painting, mosaic, fountains, earthwork, firework, neon glass mosaic, photograph, print, calligraphy, or other forms of physical hard media. These categories may be realized through such mediums as steel, bronze, stained glass, concrete, wood, ceramic tile and stone, as well as other suitable materials.

City manager. The City Manager of the City of West Covina or his/her designee.

Eligible fund. A source fund for construction projects construction cost) from which art is not precluded as an object of expenditure. Construction cost excludes costs of real property acquisition, demolition, equipment, normal major maintenance, financing, advertising and legal fees, and costs paid from contingency reserve funds, capital reserve or interest earnings on city bond proceeds.

Performing arts. Performances presented by professional or amateur performers, including theater performance (any form of dramatic presentation, spoken or silent); musical theater/opera (any dramatic performances of which music is an integral part; dance (any form of rhythmical movement); music/concert (any musical form whether classical or popular); and children's theater (any theater for young audiences, for or by children).

Planning commission. The Planning Commission of the City of West Covina.

Planning director. The planning director of the City of West Covina or his/her designee.

Project cost. The total value of the improvements for a project, excluding land value, as determined by the Public works Director, and indicated on the building permit(s) that are issued for that project.

Public place. Any exterior area on public or private property which is easily accessible and clearly visible to the general public, such as a street or other public thoroughfare, sidewalk, parks, and plazas.

Public works director. The Public Works Director of the City of West Covina or his/her designee.

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1, 8-17-04; Ord. No. 2174, § 1, 4-15-08; Ord. No. 2229, § 2(Exh. B), 3-20-12)

Secs. 17-33—17-40. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - PROJECTS SUBJECT TO ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM

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  1. Sec. 17-31. - Purpose.
  2. Sec. 17-32. - Definitions.
  3. Sec. 17-41. - Projects subject to requirements.
  4. Sec. 17-42. - Exempt projects.
  5. Sec. 17-51. - Requirements.
  6. Sec. 17-61. - Project screening.
  7. Sec. 17-62. - Art in public places application.
  8. Sec. 17-63. - Completion of requirements.
  9. Sec. 17-71. - Fund created.
  10. Sec. 17-72. - Accounting.
  11. Sec. 17-73. - Use of funds.
  12. Sec. 17-74. - Budget and work program.
  13. Sec. 17-81. - Location.
  14. Sec. 17-82. - Materials.
  15. Sec. 17-83. - Maintenance.
  16. Sec. 17-84. - Artist qualifications.
  17. Sec. 17-85. - Art in public places guidelines.
  18. Sec. 17-101. - Purpose and intent.
  19. Sec. 17-102. - Area of application.
  20. Sec. 17-103. - Definitions.
  21. Sec. 17-111. - Designation criteria.
  22. Sec. 17-121. - Nomination requirements, landmark.
  23. Sec. 17-122. - Minimum eligibility requirements, landmark.
  24. Sec. 17-123. - Nomination requirements, historic district.
  25. Sec. 17-124. - Minimum eligibility requirements, historic dist…
  26. Sec. 17-125. - Delay of work pending hearing.
  27. Sec. 17-126. - Application.
  28. Sec. 17-127. - Notice.
  29. Sec. 17-128. - Owner's withdrawal of consent.
  30. Sec. 17-129. - Commission study and determination.
  31. Sec. 17-130. - Notice of designation, city departments.
  32. Sec. 17-131. - Designation statement.
  33. Sec. 17-132. - Removal of designation: substantial destruction.
  34. Sec. 17-133. - Use of California Historical Building Code.
  35. Sec. 17-141. - Actions requiring certificate of appropriateness.
  36. Sec. 17-142. - Review procedures for certificates of appropria…
  37. Sec. 17-143. - Criteria for approval of certificates of approp…
  38. Sec. 17-144. - Certificate of appropriateness for removal or d…
  39. Sec. 17-145. - Expiration of certificate of appropriateness.
  40. Sec. 17-146. - Revocation of certificate of appropriateness.
  41. Sec. 17-147. - Emergency demolition.
  42. Sec. 17-151. - Appeals.
  43. Sec. 17-152. - Notice of public hearing before the city counci…
  44. Sec. 17-153. - Decision of the city council.
  45. Sec. 17-161. - Ordinary maintenance and repair.
  46. Sec. 17-162. - Duty to keep in good repair.
  47. Sec. 17-171. - Incentive programs.
  48. Sec. 17-181. - Enforcement.
  49. Sec. 17-182. - Penalties.
  50. Sec. 17-201. - Authority.
  51. Sec. 17-202. - Findings and purpose.
  52. Sec. 17-203. - Definitions.
  53. Sec. 17-204. - Establishment of DIFs.
  54. Sec. 17-205. - Calculation and payment of DIFs.
  55. Sec. 17-206. - Exemptions and credit for existing development.
  56. Sec. 17-207. - Fee adjustment.
  57. Sec. 17-208. - Fee revenue accounts.
  58. Sec. 17-209. - Distribution of impact fee funds.
  59. Sec. 17-210. - Periodic review and inflation adjustment.
  60. Sec. 17-211. - Fee refunds.
  61. Sec. 17-212. - Fee revision by resolution.

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