9.50.095 Mural Sign Regulations.
A. Standards for Mural Signs. The following standards apply to mural signs in addition to the general requirements provided in BC 9.50.100:
1. Mural signs are allowed on properties designated as commercial, mixed-use, public facilities, or industrial on the Comprehensive Plan map, in addition to any other sign allowed on a property.
2. Except for sites zoned Urbanizable Area (UA) District, mural signs are allowed in the residential Comprehensive Plan map designations in addition to any other sign allowed on a property when they comply with the following:
a. The mural sign is located on a developed site that abuts an arterial or collector street and the site does not include a residential use.
3. Mural signs are not subject to size and height limitations.
4. Mural signs must be kept in good condition until they are removed.
5. A permit is required for mural signs. All artists and owners of the property must sign the mural sign permit application. When a mural sign is part of a school or similar group project, the signature of a responsible official of the school or other group will be deemed signature by all artists. All artists and owners of the property must agree to the following:
a. The mural sign must remain in place, without alterations, for at least 12 months from the date of permit issuance, unless the property is transferred during that period.
b. After 12 months the mural sign may be painted over, or at any time the mural sign becomes noncompliant with this code.
6. Murals may be allowed on structures within the public ROW if authorized by City Council motion, following an establishment of a program for murals in the right-of-way. [Ord. NS-2340, 2019]