§ 78-131. Ownership and maintenance of private art.  


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  • Artwork installed on private property pursuant to the requirements of this article shall be the property of the property owner. Title and ownership of the artwork shall transfer in whole or in part to any successor in interest of the property. The property owner shall be responsible for maintenance of the art work in good condition at all times, as determined by the city's code enforcement official. The property owner shall be responsible for ensuring that the public's view of the artwork is maintained and no vegetation or additional construction shall obstruct the public's view. Maintenance shall include any associated landscaping or related improvements. In the event of destruction or casualty to the artwork, the property owner shall repair or replace the artwork with art equal in value to the value of the artwork originally installed. If the artwork is to be replaced, the art in public places advisory board shall review the proposed artwork and shall recommend to the city commission whether to approve, deny, or approve with conditions the selection of the artwork in accordance with the art in public places implementation guidelines.

(Ord. No. 4635-16, § 1, 5-9-2016)