West Covina Municipal Code Div. 6 Standards for Artworks

Artwork shall be situated so as to be readily visible by the general public and be located in an area specifically designated on approved building plans. Appropriate locations may include entryways, greenbelts, and building exteriors.

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1, 8-17-04)

Artwork shall be constructed of permanent materials requiring a low level of maintenance. The application is reviewed for durability and weather resistance of the art media.

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1, 8-17-04)

The continued maintenance of artwork shall be responsibility of the owner. Artists and developers shall include maintenance provisions in the artist's contract which stipulate the length of time the artist shall be responsible for repairs. Where artwork is placed on private property pursuant to the requirements of this article, the applicant shall execute and record a covenant with the Los Angeles County Recorder which sets forth the applicant's obligation to properly maintain the approved artwork. If any approved artwork placed on private property pursuant to this article is removed without city approval, the city shall pursue enforcement of the covenant and any other appropriate remedies that will ensure compliance with the requirements of this article.

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1, 8-17-04)

Artwork must be designed by artists with experience and knowledge of monumental-scale public art. The artist's qualifications shall be reviewed by the planning commission. Qualifications must include examples of past works that can be documented.

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

In addition to the standards set out in this article, the planning commission shall also be responsible for promulgating and adopting a set of guidelines that shall further set out appropriate standards for artwork, artists, and other related matters. These guidelines shall be adopted by resolution of the planning commission and may be amended from time to time as necessary.

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