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PLN15-0050 - City of Alameda Zoning Amendment Updating the Public Art Ordinance. The Public Art Commission will consider modifications to the Development Regulations to update and improve the regulations governing the public art program. The proposed amendment is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines 15305 Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations
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CITY OF ALAMEDA
Memorandum
To: Honorable Chair and
Members of the Public Art Commission
From: Allen Tai,
Secretary to the Public Art Commission
Date: February 18, 2015
RE: PLN15-0050 - City of Alameda Zoning Amendment Updating the Public Art Ordinance. The Public Art Commission will consider modifications to the Development Regulations to update and improve the regulations governing the public art program. The proposed amendment is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines 15305 Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Zoning code amendments are proposed to improve the public art program by increasing the potential for the Public Art Fund revenues, expanding opportunities for the Fund to support public art activities, and streamlining the process for approving public art installations on development sites.
BACKGROUND
On March 4, 2003, the Alameda City Council adopted Ordinance 2892 which created the public art program. The ordinance was subsequently amended by Ordinance 2942 on July 5, 2005. The program was developed and recommended by the then director of the Recreation and Park Department. The mission of the public art program is to provide public art, enrich the quality of life, and educate city residents and visitors about art while preserving and enhancing the history and diversity of the community.
The public art ordinance, located in the Alameda Municipal Code Section 30-65.3, requires that certain private and municipal develo...
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