The following criteria shall apply to the design of murals submitted for approval:
(A) The subject matter shall be of historic significance of the growth and development of the town and its surrounding environs, to include the geographical area of the County of Moore.
(B) The paint to be used and applied shall be appropriate for use in an outdoor locale and for an artistic rendition and shall be of a permanent, long-lasting variety.
(C) The mural shall be designed and painted by qualified mural artists with sufficient knowledge of the design of such projects and the application of paints for such projects.
(D) The Town Board of Commissioners may, from time to time, by resolution, adopt additional criteria and guidelines for the design of murals.
(E) Mural design review. All applications for mural permits shall be referred to the Mural Review committee. The said committee may offer suggestions and recommendations to the applicant and/or Town Commissioners to assist in the decision-making process.
(F) Mural Review Committee and application. The Century Committee shall be responsible for selecting five persons of their choosing to serve on the Mural Review Committee. The Mural Review Committee will establish an application and guidelines consistent with this chapter.
(G) Fees for mural permit. Application fee and/or permit issuance. In the event the Town Board of Commissioners determines it appropriate, it may set, by resolution, any fee for the application and/or permit issuance.
(H) Town Board of Commissioner approval. The Town Board of Commissioners approval of a mural design shall occur only after public notice and an opportunity being provided to any interested party to present any appropriate comments, considerations and/or concerns, either in writing or orally, to the Town Board of Commissioners.
(Ord. passed 11-19-2013)