17.10.160: OUTDOOR PUBLIC ART:

Outdoor public art, such as statues, art structures and other design features, can benefit a community in many ways. Well placed and well designed public art can:

   A.   Create cohesion in the urban design of a community;

   B.   Provide a sense of community for individual neighborhoods, as well as the community at large;

   C.   Have a positive impact on the image of the community; and

   D.   Assist with community historical preservation efforts.

Public art in Price should be placed, where possible and practical, near commercial centers, along major corridors, in parks, near recreational facilities and at other locations where it can be seen by many people. Local artists are encouraged to participate in the display of public art.

URBAN DESIGN GOALS

Goals	Strategies	Actions	Timing	Agency
1. Realize a community design and environment that is visually pleasing and unique to Price.	A. Improve the image of Price by placing well designed entrance signs and landscaping at entryways to the city, and by planning for public art throughout the city.	i. Identify and prioritize entryway areas for beautification projects.	0-1 year	Beautification committee
		ii. Develop and pursue plans to beautify community gateways.	0-10 years	City council, planning commission
		iii. Identify and recommend types and locations for future public art.	0-2 years	Beautification committee
	B. Support the beautification commission, the shade tree commission and other programs that actively promote beautification efforts throughout the city.	i. Participate in and support community beautification and tree planting projects.	0-20 years	City council, community director, public works
		ii. Adopt zoning requirements for tree planting throughout the city.	0-2 years	City council, planning commission, building and zoning
		iii. Organize community cleanup projects with the help of civic organizations.	0-20 years	Community director, public works
	C. Focus increased efforts on the improvement and enforcement of city ordinances that promote an attractive urban environment.	i. Review and update the land development code to include provisions for urban design and landscaping requirements.	0-2 years	City council, community director, building and zoning
		ii. Hire/train an ordinance enforcement officer.	0-5 years	City council, public safety
		iii. Proactively enforce the zoning codes.	0-20 years	Public safety, building and zoning
2. Promote Main Street beautification, making it more visually appealing and pedestrian friendly, while also protecting business interests.	A. Create a citizens committee to develop recommendations for Main Street beautification.	i. Adopt and implement a plan for Main Street beautification with specifics on features, upgrades and themes.	0-2 years	City council, planning commission, community director
		ii. Adopt design guidelines for developments on Main Street.	0-5 years	City council, planning commission, community director
3. Promote streetscape beautification on other city streets.	A. Devise a plan for the beautification of all main corridors in Price.	i. Develop streetscape projects on all main corridors, in the priority as identified in this chapter.	0-20 years	City council, planning commission, community director
4. Support historic preservation efforts throughout the community.	A. Maintain active efforts to preserve historic properties and projects throughout the community.	i. Develop and follow procedures and eligibility for placement of properties on the national register.	0-20 years	Historical commission
		ii. Survey and keep updated an inventory of historic properties.	0-20 years	Historical commission
		iii. Pursue funding options to make money available for community historic projects.	0-20 years	Historical commission
	B. Pursue efforts to renovate properties and storefronts in the downtown area of Main Street.	i. Procure funding and organize renovations.	0-20 years	City council, historical commission

 

(Ord. 2004-001, 2004)