This chapter establishes procedures and minimum standards for
provision of art as part of new development projects. The Council
finds that the environment, image, and character of the city would
be improved by art and that the impacts associated with new development
projects would be mitigated, in part, by provision of urban art in
compliance with this chapter.
(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001)
Each project that is subject to the provisions of this chapter
shall comply with the following requirements.
A. Approval of Urban Art Plan and Value of Art. The applicant
shall file with and receive approval from the Arts and Cultural Affairs
Commission for an Urban Art Plan for the project site and structures.
The plan shall provide for the installation of public art with a value
of at least one percent of the valuation of the project as determined
by the Building Official.
B. Installation of Art. The urban art approved with the Urban
Art Plan shall be installed in compliance with the Urban Art Plan
before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or Final Inspection.
C. Large-Screen Video Signs. Art shall be provided in conjunction
with a permit for a large-screen video sign in compliance with Section
19.34.080(H).
(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 14-940 § 28, 2014; Ord. 19-1058 § 169, 2019)
As an alternative to the art plan and installation requirements of Section
19.38.030, the applicant may choose to make a contribution to the West Hollywood Public Art and Beautification Fund in an amount equivalent to one percent of the value of the project as determined by the Building Official. If the valuation of the project changes during construction, the fee shall be adjusted accordingly. The balance of the fee, if any, shall be paid before issuance of a Certificate of Final Occupancy or Final Inspection.
(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001)
The following development activities shall be exempt from the
requirements of this chapter:
A. Financed with Public Funds. Alteration, construction, or
repair of structures to perform rehabilitation of private property
if that rehabilitation is primarily financed with public funds;
B. Residential Structures. Alteration, construction, or repair
of residential structures of one or two units;
C. Financed with Development Exactions. Alteration, construction,
or repair financed by funds collected in compliance with the development
exactions;
D. Cultural Resources. Cultural resources that are residential
buildings; and
E. Nonprofit Service Providers. Projects that are intended,
primarily, to provide facilities for nonprofit public service providers.
(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 21-1160 § 5, 2021)
The Council shall establish by resolution, the procedure for city review of a final arts plan. The Council shall also establish, by resolution, the requirements and guidelines for art required by Sections
19.38.020 (Applicability) and 19.38.030 (Art Plan and Installation Requirements), above, and alternative voluntary contributions to the West Hollywood Public Art and Beautification Fund.
(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001)
An action of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission may be appealed to the Council and shall otherwise comply with the provisions governing an appeal of a decision of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, in compliance with Chapter
19.76 (Appeals). The fee for an appeal shall be as established by the city's Fee Resolution.
(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 19-1058 § 170, 2019)